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Science Fair: Shoebox Bedroom 
Science Fair: Alter a Plant's Needs
Students build a model bedroom in a shoebox. Bedroom must be wired on a parallel circuit for two electrical devices. The devices must be controlled by switches. Model must be accompanied by a poster explaining parallel circuits and the circuitry of the model.
Rubric Code: S3BA89
By whitbread
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Science Fair: Shoebox Bedroom
  Does not meet expectations

0 pts

Approaching expectations

1 pts

Minimally meets expectations

2 pts

Meets expectations

3 pts

Exceeds expectations

4 pts

Model: Operation

Does not meet expectations

No wiring included in the model or no model included.
Approaching expectations

Wiring does not work.
Minimally meets expectations

Wiring either works intermittently or is working only on part of the circuit.
Meets expectations

Wiring is complete and working.
Exceeds expectations

Wiring is complete, working, and tidy. Switches are easy to operate and are model sized.
Model: Circuit

Does not meet expectations

No circuit included in the model or no model included.
Approaching expectations

Model wired using a series circuit. No switches are included.
Minimally meets expectations

Model is wired using a parallel circuit. Two devices are controlled by one switch and are on the same pathway on the circuit.
Meets expectations

Model is wired using a parallel circuit. Two devices are controlled by two switches and are on different pathways on the circuit.
Exceeds expectations

Model is wired using a parallel circuit. Three or more devices are controlled by switch for each device and are on several pathways on the circuit.
Model: Appearance

Does not meet expectations

No model included
Approaching expectations

The model is very messy and carelessy constructed. Has only one bedroom model item. Model is either far too large or far too small.
Minimally meets expectations

The model is somewhat messy. Looks like it is thrown together and little time put into the project. Items are not glued. Can see tape. Has two or three bedroom model items.
Meets expectations

The display looks as if time was taken to complete. Items are glued and tape is hidden. Has at least four bedroom model items. Model is a good size.
Exceeds expectations

Model was created with great care and attention. No major mistakes in coloring, cutting, gluing, or taping. Has 6 or more bedroom model items. Walls are coloured and decorated. All parts of the model are proprotionally sized.
Poster:Written Information

Does not meet expectations

No written content included
Approaching expectations

Is missing one of the written content areas (circuit explanation and electrical flow explanation), is weak in both areas, or information is plagiarised.
Minimally meets expectations

Includes description in student's own words of both the written content areas (circuit explanation and electrical flow explanation), but the explanation is lacking detail.
Meets expectations

Includes adequately detailed description in student's own words of both the written content areas (circuit explanation and electrical flow explanation).
Exceeds expectations

Includes thorough, detailed information both of the written content areas (circuit explanation and electrical flow explanation) that goes beyond what is included in the textbook. May also include detailed information on electricity, electrical sources, electrical devices, etc.
Poster: Data Illustrations/Tables

Does not meet expectations

No diagram included
Approaching expectations

Student provided one small diagram that did not match the model.
Minimally meets expectations

Student provided one diagram. Diagram may be incomplete, unclear in displaying the circuit, or not using the proper symbols. Diagram messily attached to poster.
Meets expectations

Student provided one circuit diagram. Diagram uses proper symbols and includes a symbol key. Diagram accurately shows the circuit used in the model. Diagram neatly attached to poster.
Exceeds expectations

Student provided two or more illustrations and/or diagrams showing great detail. Diagrams are neat, tidy, and thorough. Diagrams and illustrations neatly attached to poster.
Poster: Appearance and Conventions

Does not meet expectations

No poster included
Approaching expectations

Poster lacks neatness and organisation. Missing two or more of the following elements: title, name, division. Has several spelling/grammar errors. Appears student ran out of time.
Minimally meets expectations

Poster is somewhat messy. Missing one of the following elements: title, name, division. Has three to five spelling/grammar errors. Appears as though student rushed to finish.
Meets expectations

Poster is tidy and organised. Contains the following elements: title, name, division. Has one or two spelling/grammar errors. Appears student spent adequate time creating poster.
Exceeds expectations

Poster is neat, creative, and well-organised. Contains the following elements in a creative manner: title, name, division. Has no spelling/grammar errors. Appears student spent a lot of time creating poster.
Use of class time

Does not meet expectations

No class time used; had to be removed from classroom to prevent student from distracting others.
Approaching expectations

Wasted most of class time; consistently off-task; usually came to class without materials
Minimally meets expectations

Much of class time was wasted; usually off-task; frequently came to class unprepared to work
Meets expectations

Some class time wasted; usually on-task; occasionally forgot materials or needed to retrieve supplies from locker
Exceeds expectations

Little to no class time wasted; consistently on-task and prepared to work at beginning of class



Keywords:
  • science fair; electricity; parallel circuit



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