iRubric: Rube Goldberg Project rubric

Machine displays no energy types.

Machine demonstrates two or fewer force concepts.

Machine displays one energy types.

Machine demonstrates three to five force concepts.

Machine displays two energy types.

Machine demonstrates all six force concepts.

Machine displays more than two energy transformations.

Machine demonstrates all six force concepts.

Does not have a main idea or presents ideas
in an order that does not make sense.

Does not look at audience; reads notes or
slides.

Mumbles or speaks too softly to be heard. Lots of filler words.

Moves from one idea to the next, but main
idea may not be clear or some ideas may be
in the wrong order.

Makes infrequent eye contact; reads notes
or slides most of the time.

Speaks clearly most of the time. Infrequent use of filler words.

States main idea and moves from one idea
to the next in a logical order, emphasizing
main points in a focused, coherent manner.

Keeps eye contact with audience most of
the time; only glances at notes or slides.

Speaks clearly and confidently, rarely uses filler words.

States main idea and moves from one idea
to the next in a logical order, emphasizing
main points in a focused, coherent manner. Includes logical visual aids, such as charts, graphs, or photos.

Keeps eye contact with audience most of
the time; only glances at notes or slides.

Speaks clearly and changes tone to engage audience. Basically no filler words.