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Rube Goldberg Analysis Paper 
Rubric Code: PBB433
By knightcsas
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Advanced

5 pts

Good

4.5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Basic

3 pts

Poor

0 pts

Format
10 %

Advanced

Paper is at least one page typed. A plain font like Times New Roman or Calibri in 12 pt. Double spaced. -OR- Paper is hand-written at least one page in length in an easy to read script or print in blue or black ink.
Good

Paper is at least one page in length. Not double spaced. Font is too large, or in a “frilly” font, or in bold or italics, etc. OR Not in blue or black ink.
Proficient

Paper is less than one page in length in an easy to read script or print.
Basic

Paper is messy and hard to read. Paper is less than ½ page.
Poor

Missing
Organization
10 %

Advanced

The introduction, body, and conclusion are organized and presented in such a clear and creative way that the reader moves easily through the text.
Good

The organizational structure is strong enough to move the reader through the text without undue confusion.
Proficient

The organizational structure is stilted and predictable without flair in either the introduction or conclusion.
Basic

The information appears to be disorganized.
Poor

Missing
Introduction
20 %

1.Describe the overall design for your Rube Goldberg Machine.

2.What was the name/title you gave your machine?

3.Give examples of how your final product differed from your blueprints and/or preliminary ideas.

4.What was the task of your machine and describe whether it was ultimately successful or not.
Advanced

All four elements described well.
Good

3 of 4 elements described well.
Proficient

2 of 4 elements described well
Basic

1 of 4 elements described well
Poor

Missing
Event Analysis
30 %

1.Describe the materials used and design of this event.

2.Describe the simple machines involved (if applicable).

3.Describe the Physical Science concepts involved in this task (speed/velocity, acceleration, momentum, potential & kinetic energy, Newton’s Laws 1, 2, or 3, and work).

4.Give equations and calculations measured for this event.
Advanced

All four elements described well.
Good

3 of 4 elements described well.
Proficient

2 of 4 elements described well
Basic

1 of 4 elements described well
Poor

Missing
Conclusion
20 %

1. How could you change your design to improve your results? (What events/materials could you take out, rearrange, redesign, etc.)?

2. What would you change if designing a new Rube Goldberg Machine? Why?

3. What new ideas can you generate about machines and engineering based on this project?
Advanced

All three elements described well.
Good

2 of 3 elements described well.
Proficient

1 of three elements described well.
Basic

None of three elements described well.
Poor

Missing
Mechanics
10 %

Grammar & Spelling
Advanced

Very few errors exist.
Good

Some errors exist but do not detract from the overall impression or meaning.
Proficient

Errors detract from writing and suggest poor proofreading.
Basic

Many errors detract from the writing's message. There is little evidence of proofreading.
Poor

Missing




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