Where the task that teams grapple with is to create a deliberately complex contraption in which a series of devices that perform simple tasks are linked together to produce a domino effect in which activating one device triggers the next device in the sequence. The concept was made famous by American cartoonist and inventor of such contraptions, Rube Goldberg. In recent days, this concept caught the attention of the world with the iconic ad for the Honda Accord.
How it will work!
The purpose of this event is for participants to design and build a Chain Reaction Device.
In this activity you will use a series of simple machine and/or pendulum assemblies to create Chain Reaction Devices.
Each individual simple machine/pendulum assembly is known as a Stage of the overall device.
participants will also build and/or design at least one Trigger Mechanism to activate the operation/chain reaction of their device(s) in this unit.
Our Goal!
The Challenge goal is to move the ball or the power from the first stage (first Table) to the last stage (last table).
The time needed to play the round from the 1sttable to the last is 3 minutes.
3 winning teams will be selected as winning teams, based on their innovation and creativity of their stage.
The time needed to play the round from the 1sttable to the last is 3 minutes.
3 winning teams will be selected as winning teams, based on their innovation and creativity of their stage.
Learning Outcomes
Chain Reaction Challenge is an exhilarating, high-energy event combining strategy, imagination, and plenty of hands-on action.
Split up into smaller groups, the teams will be collaborating, designing, and building their own crazy contraptions and resources allocation techniques. Success requires troubleshooting and clear communication, plus the ability to think way outside the box. Once all machines are completed, teams will actually link everything together to create an explosive finale. The whole thing is a great visual analogy for teamwork, not to mention lots of fun.
Split up into smaller groups, the teams will be collaborating, designing, and building their own crazy contraptions and resources allocation techniques. Success requires troubleshooting and clear communication, plus the ability to think way outside the box. Once all machines are completed, teams will actually link everything together to create an explosive finale. The whole thing is a great visual analogy for teamwork, not to mention lots of fun.
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