This art lesson package, titled "Intricate Inventions: Creating Rube Goldberg Machines," is designed for students in grades 5-8. The lesson guides students through the concept of Rube Goldberg machines, emphasizing creativity, sequential thinking, and presentation skills. Students will design their own Rube Goldberg machines on paper, ensuring at least six steps that lead to a simple outcome. The package includes a detailed lesson plan, a list of required materials, a rubric for assessment, a 5-