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Electromagnetic Device Project 
Electromagnetic Device Project
Students will build and analyze an electromagnetic device.
Rubric Code: TX5B9WA
By MichelleLuck
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Electromagnetic Device Project
30 % Construct the strongest electromagnet possible in order to clean out Mrs. Strang’s messy desk drawer.
  Novice

1 pts

Apprentice

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Distinguished

4 pts

Did the device work?
2 pts

Novice

No part of the device worked
Apprentice

Some parts of the device worked
Proficient

The device worked but was not consistent
Distinguished

The device worked as expected
Construction
1 pts

Construct your device, make sure it is well made so it won't fall apart after multiple teachers use it!
Novice

The device was not well made or fell apart during first use.
Apprentice

The device was fairly made or began to fall apart after a few uses.
Proficient

The device was well made and did not fall apart after several uses.
Distinguished

The device was neat, very well made and did not fall apart after several uses.
Material Selection
2 pts

Use information recorded in your science notebook to select appropriate materials to construct your electromagnet.
Novice

Incorrect materials were chosen for the device.
Apprentice

Some incorrect materials were chosen for the device.
Proficient

Mostly correct materials were chosen for the device.
Distinguished

Appropriate materials were chosen for the device.
Electromagnet Instruction Manual
50 %
  Novice

1 pts

Apprentice

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Distinguished

4 pts

Presentation
3 pts

Design a presentation that includes:
Demonstration of electromagnet function, Instructions & Diagram, Materials Justification, Explanations of magnetism and electricity. (student choice of format(s))
Criteria for individual components listed below.
Novice

Presentation does not include all components, is unclear, or not complete.
Apprentice

Presentation includes all components listed but some parts of presentation were unclear or disorganized.
Proficient

Presentation includes all components listed presented in a clear, organized and understandable way.
Distinguished

Presentation includes all components listed presented in a clear, detailed, organized, and unique/creative way.
Instructions & Diagram
2 pts

Create an instruction manual for your electromagnet including step-by-step building directions and a diagram
Novice

No instructions.
Apprentice

Instructions are incomplete, diagram is difficult to read or uses inaccurate symbols.
Proficient

Instructions are complete, diagram uses accurate symbols.
Distinguished

Instructions are detailed and complete, diagram is neat and uses accurate symbols.
Materials Justification
1 pts

Explain why you selected the materials and design you did, and how they contribute to the electromagnet.
Novice

No explanation provided or incomplete.
Apprentice

Partial explanation of materials and design chosen. Student does not reference data collected.
Proficient

Explanation of both materials chosen and design chosen. Student references some data collected which guided selections.
Distinguished

Thorough explanation of both materials chosen and design chosen. Student references data collected which guided selections.
Magnet Explanation
1 pts

Explain how a magnet works
Novice

No explanation provided or incomplete.
Apprentice

Unclear explanation of how magnetism works lacking key vocabulary.
Proficient

Clear explanation of how magnetism works, includes some key vocabulary.
Distinguished

Clear and thorough explanation of how a magnet works, includes key vocabulary (attract, repel, force, poles)
Electricity Explanation
1 pts

Explain how electricity works.
Novice

No explanation provided or incomplete.
Apprentice

Unclear explanation of how electricity works lacking key vocabulary.
Proficient

Clear explanation of how electricity works, includes some key vocabulary.
Distinguished

Clear and thorough explanation of how electricity works, includes key vocabulary (circuit, open, closed, switch, conduct, insulate, energy).
Reflection
20 % Reflect on this project. Write a blog post that details:
How you contributed to the group during the project.
What you learned.
What you would change about your method, design, or presentation to improve it.
  Novice

No reflection.

1 pts

Apprentice

Incomplete reflection outlines contribution, learning, and suggestions but lacks detail or is missing a component.

2 pts

Proficient

Complete reflection outlining contribution, and learning. Provides a suggestion for improving the project.

3 pts

Distinguished

Detailed and thoughtful reflection including honest analysis of group contribution, what was learned, and several suggestions for improving the project further.

4 pts




Keywords:
  • Electromagnet, magnet, electricity, circuit, magnetism


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