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Scale Model 
Scale Model
Students act as architects hired to design a home for a client. Students use the design process to create plans for a house using CAD and then create a scale model to suit.
Rubric Code: FXWX83X
By rodiz2
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Subject: Engineering  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Approaches Expectations

2 pts

Does not Meet Expectations

1 pts

Client Profile

Exceeds Expectations

Client profile includes Level 3 plus is attractively and professionally laid out. Goes beyond what is mandated by the LHBA.
Meets Expectations

Client profile has been created.
Client profile discusses setting, location, geography, family size, need for specific rooms, no. of bathrooms, special needs e.g. lifestyle, disabilities, aged persons, etc.
Approaches Expectations

Client profile has been created. Discusses most of the factors required by the LHBA.
Does not Meet Expectations

Client profile has not been created or discusses very few of the required factors.
Model Construction

Exceeds Expectations

Model is built structurally sound. Evidence of accurate use of tools and materials. Evidence of architectural features such as windows, doors, external texture.
Meets Expectations

Model is structurally solid. Ability to use tools and materials correctly. Some consideration to architectural details of light & texture.
Approaches Expectations

Able to build a model but with structural problems. Difficulty with tools, materials.
Does not Meet Expectations

Not able to build a model. Difficulty working with the model material and constructing a 3D piece from 2D materials.
Model Features

Exceeds Expectations

Fulfills level 3 plus contains some innovative feature that really catches your attention.
Meets Expectations

Model includes at least two accurate cutaways (wall section and typical roof truss). Makes creative use of recycled materials. Model is eye catching, i.e. form/landscaping/texture.
Approaches Expectations

Model includes cutaways but no recycled materials and/or lacks visual appeal.
Does not Meet Expectations

Model doesn't include cutaways and is not very visually appealing.
Model Size and Scale

Exceeds Expectations

Fulfills level 3 plus extreme care has been taken in terms of dimensional accuracy.
Meets Expectations

Model does not exceed maximum sq. ft. designated.
Matches plans presented in Presentation booklet.
The physical model displays scale and all the structures are in proportion.
Approaches Expectations

Model does not exceed maximum sq. ft. designated. Matches plans presented in Presentation booklet. Almost all of the structures are in proportion.
Does not Meet Expectations

Model exceeds maximum sq. ft and/or does not match plans presented in the Presentation booklet and/or is out of proportion.
Environmental Considerations

Exceeds Expectations

Many environmental considerations are brought into the design and construction of the house and are an integral part of the model.
Meets Expectations

Some environmental considerations are brought into the design and construction of the house. e.g. materials, R values, siting, resource management, sustainability, green construction methodology, appliances, thermostats, renewable resources.
Approaches Expectations

Hardly any environmental considerations are brought into the design and construction of the house.
Does not Meet Expectations

No environmental considerations are brought into the design and construction of the house.
Presentation Booklet

Exceeds Expectations

Presentation booklet as per level 3, but also shows evidence of researching actual presenations books found online or at a model home/sales office and efforts to replicate such a professional level of communication and graphics.
Meets Expectations

Used presentation booklet provided. Presentation booklet is complete and accurate with no typos/spelling mistakes.
Approaches Expectations

Used presentation booklet provided. Presentation has something either incomplete or inaccurate.
Does not Meet Expectations

Presentation booklet not complete and/or does not meet criteria and/or has omissions and/or inaccuracies.
Careers in Construction

Exceeds Expectations

Fulfills level 3 plus full colour pictures included to represent each career. Document is in colour, visually appealing, and professional looking.
Meets Expectations

Ten careers in construction have been fully researched, documented, and added to the Presentation Booklet in the order they would be involved in house construction.
Approaches Expectations

Some careers have been investigated and/or in improper order and/or document is poorly formatted and/or contains errors.
Does not Meet Expectations

10 careers in construction have not been investigated.
Use of Class Time

Exceeds Expectations

Always ready, willing, and able to work. Excellent work ethic displayed each day.
Meets Expectations

Is ready, willing, and able to work on a consistent basis. Works well independently and is able to budget his or her time.
Approaches Expectations

House model is complete, but not to required standards due to lack of focus, poor use of class time, etc.
Does not Meet Expectations

House model is not complete due to poor work habits.



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