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Boat design challenge 
Buoyancy/Flotation Boat Project
Boat design challenge - Design a boat that has an appealing look, that can float on its own, while carrying 100g, and is able to navigate a mild current without capsizing or losing its cargo. power your boat for an added challenge.
Rubric Code: WXC9A32
By danielparent
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Acceptable

3 pts

developing

(N/A)

needs improvement

1 pts

Nothing

0 pts

Design and aesthetics

Excellent

Excellent and appealing design, it looks like it came out of a boat showroom.
Acceptable

the design was highly appealing and effort was made to make it look like a real boat.
developing

some effort was made to make to boat look appealing
needs improvement

little effort was made in consideration to the aesthetics of the boat, it was designed only for function
Nothing

No Boat.
ability to float and carry cargo

Excellent

Evidence in design and construction of buoyancy and flotation principles.
was able to float for 30 minutes
and carry cargo
Acceptable

Evidence in design and construction of buoyancy and flotation principles.

was able to float for an extended length of time (yet short of 30 minutes)
and carry cargo
developing

Evidence in design and construction of buoyancy and flotation principles.
was unable to float for 30 minutes
and carry cargo but was buoyant on its own
needs improvement

Little evidence in design and construction of buoyancy and flotation principles.
The boat was unable to manage its own weight or could not remain buoyant for long
Nothing

No Boat.
ability to prevent capsizing

Excellent

Construction demonstrates excellent strength and rigidity, water-tight infrastructure.
that was well balanced and capable in rough conditions.
Acceptable

Construction demonstrates excellent strength and rigidity, water-tight infrastructure.
that was well balanced and capable in mild to rough conditions.
developing

Construction demonstrates excellent strength and rigidity, water-tight infrastructure.
that was well balanced and capable in mild conditions, but struggled as seas became more agitated.
needs improvement

Construction demonstrates poor strength and rigidity, evidence of leaks and collapse of infrastructure.
Nothing

no effort to remain afloat
propulsion?

Excellent

A design for a mode of propulsion was created, and tested, utilized in real conditions providing excellent results.
Acceptable

A design for a mode of propulsion was created, and tested, utilized in real conditions resulting in strong results.
developing

A design for a mode of propulsion was created, and tested, utilized but struggled in real conditions.
needs improvement

A design for a mode of propulsion was created, and utilized in real conditions but was unable perform in real conditions
Nothing

No Boat.
Construction Effort

Excellent

The construction of the vessel was excellently crafted with great care and precision.
Acceptable

The construction of the vessel was well crafted with care and precision.
developing

The construction of the vessel was crafted with somet care and precision. but could have seen a great attention focused on the details.
needs improvement

Little attention was given in the construction of the vessel.
Nothing

No Boat.



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