Rube Goldberg's Official SiteI found this Website quite interesting and helpful. It contained lot's of cartoons and information about him as well as competitions to enter.
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Here is My Attempt at a Rube Goldberg Cartoon |
Rube Goldberg - GizmodoAnother website I found Interesting was Gizmodo. This site gives a lot of information on him and explains about him. It also includes some colourful cartoons.
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OK GO - This Too Shall Pass |
MythBusters - Rube Goldberg Special |
I Like this video because there is a nice beat to the music and the music is started from the creation. I also found it interesting that the video carried on bigger thing were created, for example it started with dominoes and in one part a car was moved!
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I enjoyed this video because i like the MythBusters and this video shows how one small thing can change a lot. It was also cool how they managed to create something interesting without it getting boring.
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Inventions are Designed to Solve a Problem
Absurd Invention's
Life Expectancy Watch
This watch shows how long left you have to live based on food diets, physical activities, alcohol and whether you smoke.
This watch shows how long left you have to live based on food diets, physical activities, alcohol and whether you smoke.
Leaf Chaps
The Leaf Chaps collect leaves in an easy way. As you walk through the leaves or items to collect it collects them. According to the inventor leaves have always been hard to collect.
The Leaf Chaps collect leaves in an easy way. As you walk through the leaves or items to collect it collects them. According to the inventor leaves have always been hard to collect.
Super ATV Dude
The Super ATV Dude allows you to lie down in your ATV. It changes you from standing to lying in the chair/seat.
The Super ATV Dude allows you to lie down in your ATV. It changes you from standing to lying in the chair/seat.
A NoLimits Roller Coaster called "FlashBack" in Switzerland
New York, New York Roller Coaster in New York
Research Questions
What is the tallest roller coaster ride in the world?
The tallest roller coaster in the world is the Kingda Ka.
The tallest roller coaster in the world is the Kingda Ka.
Who invented the roller coaster?
The Company that invented the Kingda Ka was, Intamin AG.
The Company that invented the Kingda Ka was, Intamin AG.
When was the roller coaster invented?
The Kingda Ka roller coaster was invented in 2005.
The Kingda Ka roller coaster was invented in 2005.
What is the fastest roller coaster in the world?
The fastest roller coaster is Formula Rossa.
The fastest roller coaster is Formula Rossa.
How fast does the roller coaster go?
The Formula Rossa roller coaster reaches speeds of up to 240km per hour.
The Formula Rossa roller coaster reaches speeds of up to 240km per hour.
What is the name of three roller coasters at Australia’s Dream World?
The three roller coasters at dreamworld are, The Buzzsaw, Tower of Terror 2 and The Cyclone
The three roller coasters at dreamworld are, The Buzzsaw, Tower of Terror 2 and The Cyclone
Using the Discovery Channel Roller Coaster Creator, I made a roller coaster
What are "The things that make Roller Coasters fun" ?
Thrill - Thrill is a very big reason why people go on roller coasters. It makes them feel scared.
Excitement - Excitement is a big part of roller coasters because without it people would not ride them.
Anxiety - Anxiety plays a major role. It makes people question whether they should ride the coaster and therefore scares and excites them even more.
Thrill - Thrill is a very big reason why people go on roller coasters. It makes them feel scared.
Excitement - Excitement is a big part of roller coasters because without it people would not ride them.
Anxiety - Anxiety plays a major role. It makes people question whether they should ride the coaster and therefore scares and excites them even more.
Roller Coaster Timeline
The First Chinese Wooden Roller Coaster
Roller Coaster History
When was John Miller born?
John Miller was born in August 1872.
John Miller was born in August 1872.
When did he die?
John Miller was born in June 24 1941.
John Miller was born in June 24 1941.
What did he do that made Him a Legend whenever Roller Coaster History was mentioned?
There were a few things that John Miller did that is still remembered today. The most important was that he invented a wheel that would clip under the carriage to stop the carriage flying off the coaster. He also created chains that would pull the roller coaster up the steep hill until it reached its peak.
There were a few things that John Miller did that is still remembered today. The most important was that he invented a wheel that would clip under the carriage to stop the carriage flying off the coaster. He also created chains that would pull the roller coaster up the steep hill until it reached its peak.
What was the first Tubular Steel Roller Coaster?
The First Tubular Steel Roller Coaster was Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland.
The First Tubular Steel Roller Coaster was Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland.
Roller Coaster Key Terms
- Research - The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- Evaluation - The making of a judgement about the amount, number, or value of something.
- Simulate - Imitate the appearance or character of something.
- Roller Coaster - A fairground attraction that consists of a light railway track which has many tight turns and steep slopes on which people ride in small, fast open carriages.
- Rollercoaster carriage or cart - A means of conveyance
- Gravitational Force - strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
- Kinetic energy - Energy which a body possesses by virtue of being in motion.
- Potential energy - The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others,stresses within itself, electric charge, and other factors.
- Terrain - A stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features.
- Aesthetics - A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty.
- Vertex point - The highest point.
- Station - A place or building where a specified activity or service is based.
- Brake - A device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle.
- Design - A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of abuilding, garment, or other object before it is made.
- Production - The action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials, or the process of being so manufactured.
- Transport - Take or carry (people or goods) from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship.
- Promote - Support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of.
- Idea - A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.
- Process - A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
- Select - Carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.
- Simulate - Imitate the appearance or character of something.
- Software - The programs and other operating information used by a computer.
- Editor - A person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or multi-author book.
- Scenery - The natural features of a landscape considered in terms of their appearance,especially when picturesque.
- Track - A rough path or road, typically one beaten by use rather than constructed.
- Segment - Each of the parts into which something is or may be divided.