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Toothpick Tower

Toothpick Bridge Building

Tower must be designed and constructed out of toothpicks and glue only.

Rubric Code: B24C57C

By collincowles

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Subject: Engineering

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Score
	Advanced 4 pts	Proficent 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Below Basic 1 pts
TeamWork	Advanced Each member had a clear understanding of his/her job and performed duties well. Members were able to compromise when different opinions were held.	Proficent Each member had a clear understanding. Had to be redirected when off task..occurred more than once but less than four times.	Basic Members had to be retaught job responsibilities. Teacher intervention needed to settle difference of opinions.	Below Basic Frequent absences by members caused disruption of work. Intervention was needed when there was a difference of opinion. Members had to be continually redirected to task.
Material	Advanced The group used only the materials toothpicks and glue. The group did not waste any material.	Proficent The group used only the materials toothpicks and glue. The group wasted some material making their bridge.	Basic The group used only the materials toothpicks and glue. The group wasted a lot of material making their bridge.	Below Basic The group used materials other than toothpicks and glue.
Dimensions	Advanced Tower is under 5 inches wide, and over 10 inches tall.	Proficent Tower is either over 5 inches wide, or under 10 inches tall.	Basic	Below Basic Tower is over 5 inches wide, and under 10 inches tall.
Weight	Advanced Tower is able to support at least 100 pounds.	Proficent Tower can support between 75 and 100 pounds.	Basic Tower can support between 50 and 75 pounds.	Below Basic Tower can support between 25 and 75 pounds.