Machines Alive: Designing and Building Contraptions

Students will explore simple machines and harness their power to bring imaginative contraptions to life. From building intricate Rube Goldberg machines that perform captivating chain reactions to designing pulley systems that can lift heavy loads effortlessly, participants will learn how to apply principles of levers, gears, wheels, and inclined planes to create working marvels. Throughout the course, students will discover the art of problem-solving and critical thinking as they tackle engineering challenges and transform everyday materials into incredible mechanical inventions. Join us on this journey of ingenuity and creativity, where simple machines take center stage in crafting extraordinary contraptions.