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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:
ECB925
By
whalenwp
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Subject:
Engineering
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Architecture
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.
Keywords:
Architecture
Subjects:
Arts and Design
Engineering
(General)
Types:
Project
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