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Build a Complete Circuit 
Students use a simulation as well as a battery, light bulbs, wires, to create a parallel and series circuit. They should be able to explain the difference between the two.
Rubric Code: UX7X34B
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Subject: Physics  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Build a Complete Circuit
  Poor

20 pts

Fair

25 pts

Good

33 pts

Model

Poor

The student drew a model of one of the circuit but did not identify the parts.
Fair

The student drew a model of one of the two circuit and identified it correclty.
Good

The student drew a model of a series and parallel circuit correctly, correctly identified each circuit.
Circuit

Poor

Incomplete and/or absent circuit.
Fair

The student attempted to construct a complete circuit; but, made a mistake with the lightbulb and/or wire.
Good

The student created a complete circuit using all materials.
Written explanation

Poor

Incomplete, incorrect or absent written explanation.
Fair

The students attempted to explain the complete circuit in written form; but, did not use appropriate scientific vocabulary.
Good

The student created a written explanation of the circuit using appropriate scientific vocabulary (electric cell, electricity, circuit, complete, current.)
Comparison

Poor

The student was not able to explain the difference between parallel and series circuit.
Fair

The student attemped to explain the difference between parallel and series circuit with but explanation was unclear or vague
Good

Student was able to explain the difference between parallel and series circuit
Mathematical analysis

Poor

Mathematical understanding lacking.
Fair

Some understanding of Ohm's Law and how voltage, current and resistance relate.
Good

Mastery of Ohm's Law. Complete understanding of mathematical analysis demonstrated.



Keywords:
  • Electricity Circuit







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