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NEWSPAPER BRIDGES NEWSPAPER BRIDGES from EXPLORITORIUM Build a structure with newspapers and tape which spans between two tables or chairs •supports the weight of two soup cans •is not anchored to the tables by any other material Rubric Code: HX87372 By npituskin Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Handout Grade Levels: (none)

NEWSPAPER BRIDGES
	Below Standard 1 pts	Approaching Standard 2 pts	Meets Standard 3 pts	Above Standard 4 pts
Construction of Bridge	Below Standard Two or more of the requirements for construction of the bridge are faulty or missing: materials, spans the distance, supports weight and/or anchor.	Approaching Standard Almost all of the work related to the construction of the bridge is from required materials, spans the distance, supports weight and is anchored legally. There is a flaw in an element.	Meets Standard Most of the work related to the construction of the bridge is from required materials, spans the distance, supports weight and is anchored legally.	Above Standard Bridge is constructed from required materials, spans the distance, supports weight and is anchored legally.
Notebook Documentation	Below Standard Recording of design is incomplete, faulty, or missing. Recording of structure is incomplete, faulty, or missing.	Approaching Standard Recording of design is included but contains incomplete, faulty or missing ideas. Recording of structure is included but contains incomplete, faulty or missing documentation.	Meets Standard Recording of design is good, complete, with very few faulty or missing ideas. Recording of structure is detailed, complete, and documents work.	Above Standard Complete and accurate record of design steps and data from construction and testing of the newspaper bridge.
Group Work	Below Standard Not all tasks were completed well. One or more students did not carry out the tasks assigned. Teamwork showed signs of tension and/or had problems working together.	Approaching Standard Assigned tasks were completed cooperatively with problems. Most had a role and carried it out. Work and discussion was respected by almost all in the group. Children may have had problems with listening.	Meets Standard Assigned tasks were completed cooperatively with minor problems. Each had a role and carried it out. Work and discussion was respected. Children listened .	Above Standard Assigned tasks were completed cooperatively. Each student had a role and carried it out. Each person's role in group work and discussion was respected. Children listened to each other's ideas.