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Geodesic Dome Research & Design Project (polyhedrons)

Florida Math Project (polyhedrons)

Research homes or buildings that have a geodesic dome and create a model of the structure.

Rubric Code: BX257X2

By jhodgman

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Subject: Engineering

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Geodesic Dome Project (polyhedrons) Enter rubric description
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 3 pts	Good 5 pts
Research Research homes/buildings that have a geodesic dome structure. At least 5 structures identified.	Poor Little to no research was done. No structure was identified.	Fair A fair amount of research was done. Structure was identified.	Good A good amount of research was done. Structure was identified.
Drawing of structure Draw a picture of the building. Identify the building's name and location.	Poor Drawing is messy and not student's personal best. Building's name and location are missing.	Fair Drawing is neat and accurate. Building's name and /or location is missing.	Good Drawing is neat and accurate (student's personal best). Building's name and location are listed.
Model Student creates 3D model using toothpicks and gum drop candies. (4" in diameter)	Poor Student's model is messy or unorganized. Model is not an accurate depiction of a geodesic dome.	Fair Student's model is good, but a bit messy or unorganized. Model is a good depiction of a geodesic dome.	Good Student's model is neat, well organized, and personal best. Model is an accurate depiction of a geodesic dome.
Use of class time Student uses class time to complete project without distraction or distracting others.	Poor Student was unfocused and frequently distracted the others.	Fair Student was periodically unfocused but did not distract others.	Good Student was focused and did not distract others.