PLATFORM:
(Roblox Studio is free and can be obtained here: https://www.roblox.com/create. Mac and Windows ONLY! Not compatible with Ipads, Kindles, Tablets, Phones, and Game Consoles.)

SKILL LEVEL:
This program is meant for Advanced level players. This program requires Moderate reading comprehension, Advanced proficiency with computers, and in-depth prior experience with Roblox. Additionally, campers will need typing and hotkey proficiency, along with basic arithmetic skills.

We recommend that you take our Coding Camp in Roblox or our Game Design Camp in Roblox before taking this program to ensure that you have the best experience possible. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Are you ready to build a machine that relies on the power of gravity, physics, and a single “push”? In this class, you’ll put together a Rube Goldberg machine, a device that uses multiple chain reactions to fulfill a simple task. Like all Connected Camps programs, this class offers a project-based, exploratory classroom environment that sits at the intersection of learning and playing. After all, kids learn the most when they're having fun!

The goal is simple; you must create a network of contraptions that seamlessly activate one another that leads to an end goal. Through the creation of your own machine, you’ll also discover how kinetic energy is transferred across objects with each new and varied simulation. 

During this 5 session course, you will:

- Design and prototype a one-of-a-kind Rube Goldberg machine in Roblox.
- Create a domino effect by using simple machines and projectiles to shift the action into the next area. 
- Learn how to debug and when add complexity or simplify a system.
- Discover what can be improved with each machine error and what we can do to strengthen future builds.

Behind every successful Rube Goldberg machine is an engineer who can tweak and create contraptions that adheres to the laws of physics! Throughout this class, you’ll participate in group discussions that will enhance your understanding of physics fundamentals. You will then apply what you know to perfect your prototype, debug any malfunctions, and add complexity to the final build. By the end of this class, you will get to share your epic invention with others and witness the ingenuity of your peers’ creations!

PARENTS: 
A Rube Goldberg machine is a STEM-based project that gives kids the opportunity to explore their creativity with logic-based engineering. Through iterations of experimentations and group discussions, students will combine inclines, levers, and pulleys to develop a machine that relies on kinetic energy. Unlike traditional lessons, your child will have the opportunity to explore many of these concepts through the 3D world of Roblox that can virtually simulate real-world physics

This is a 5-session course that balances discussion time with plenty of hands-on experience so students can cement what they’re learning and explore the topics they're interested in. We combine Roblox with education so your child can engage their passions as they learn in a positive, interest-driven environment. Please note that we will be asking for your camper's in-game username so that we can connect and play together.