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Gale in Context: Biography
Use this database of articles about people to find out more about Rube Goldberg's life.
Search terms: Rube Goldberg
Passcode: see Mrs. Williams or Mrs. Adamczyk
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ScienceFlix
Scholastic database with easy to read articles about science.
Search terms: simple machines, force, work, energy
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Gale in Context: Middle School
This database has information especially for middle school students. The articles can be read to you, there are images, and the sources are reliable!
Search terms: Rube Goldberg, Rube Goldberg machine, Rube Goldberg device
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PK Physical Science
This is an easy-to-read database of science topics.
Search terms: Simple machines, Force and Motion, Inclined planes, levers, pulleys, screws, wedges, wheels and axles
- Rube Goldberg Machine Contest Site (opens in new window) This site conatins informaition about Rube Goldeberg and the contest that still runs in his honor.
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Rube Goldberg Website
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Site is devoted to his life and work
- Smithsonian Magazine article about Rube Goldberg (opens in new window) Great look at how the famous contraptions came to be!
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Youtube Video: 13 Different Rube Goldberg Ideas
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Check out some ideas for building your own machines.
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Mythbusters Christmas Rube Goldberg Machine
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See how some professionals take on the Rube Goldberg machine!