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Simple Machines: A Science Project 
Students will work in groups of three or four and build a simple machine of their own. The students will build a simple machine and be able to demonstrate how to change velocity and acceleration and the relationship between them. Students should also calculate in the effects of gravity and friction of the simple machine.
Rubric Code: DX28A65
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

5 pts

Simple Machine Planning

Ideas are clearly shown with all preparations for the simple machine.

Poor

Students did not include preparations for the simple machine. There is no proof of the students beginning ideas.
Fair

Students included some preparations for the simple machine. Ideas not clear and few shown.
Good

Students included many sources of preparation for the simple machine. Beginning ideas will represented and clear.
Simple Machine

Simple machine should work properly.

Poor

Machine does not work properly.
Fair

Machine works but not to the fullest of its ability. Has some small issues.
Good

Machine works properly and to its fullest ability.
Velocity and Acceleration

Clear relationship between velocity and acceleration should be explained and clear.

Poor

Students show no understanding for the relationship of velocity and acceleration. Idea unclear in project.
Fair

Students show small understanding for relationship of velocity and acceleration. Idea somewhat unclear.
Good

Students show strong understanding for relationship of velocity and acceleration. Idea clearly explained.
Gravity

Affects of gravity on the machine.

Poor

Students do not show any form of affects of gravity on the machine. Idea unclear.
Fair

Students show small affects of gravity on the machine. Idea somewhat unclear.
Good

Students show great affects of gravity on the machine. Idea clear and in depth.
Overall

Work is clear and clean. Well prepared and ready for turning in.

Poor

Students are not well prepared and work is sloppy.
Fair

Students are prepared but work is a little sloppy.
Good

Students are well prepared and work is neat and clean.




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