CBL is hosting a Rube-Goldberg Machine Challenge! What is a Rube-Goldberg Machine? - It is a complex machine of interconnected parts that work together to complete a simple task. Something like this:
Now it's your turn to carefully plan and build a Rube-Goldberg machine at home! With a parent's permission, use anything you can find around the house to build a machine that completes a simple task (like flipping a light switch) in as many steps as possible. Film your machine in action and share it with the CBL team at:
For more examples and ideas visit:
The deadline to participate in the challenge is May 7, 2020!
Matthew Shackley