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Exploding Boxes 
Students will created a design using positive shapes and negative space. They will understand that the absence of space also creates a shape.
Rubric Code: F4478B
By pamela72
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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3 pts


2 pts


1 pts


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Shapes/Balance

3

Shapes were cut from all four sides of the black paper for the best effect. A unified, balanced design was created. Student did not cut corners of the box.
2

Shapes were only cut from 3 of the sides and are relatively balanced or student cut the corner(s) of the box.
1

Shapes were cut from only 1 or 2 sides of the black paper. Balance has not been achieved.
0

No shapes were cut. Assignment is incomplete.
Reflection

3

All shapes are flipped into the correct reflected position. Student cut pieces which reflected out of the square as well as back into the square.
2

Most shapes are flipped into the correct reflected position. Student cut pieces which reflected out of the square as well as back into the square.
1

Few shapes are flipped into the correct reflected position. Student did not cut pieces that reflected back into the square on any or all sides.
0

No shapes were cut. Assignment is incomplete.
Cutting

3

Shapes are neatly and carefully cut. No pencil lines are visible. (Student used pencil on the back of the paper and/or erased pencil lines.)
2

Most of the shapes are neatly cut and glued. Some pencil lines are visible.
1

Shapes are poorly cut. (jagged or torn edges) Many pencil lines can be seen.
0

Student did not finish cutting. Assignment is incomplete.
Gluing

3

Shapes are neatly glued; no excess glue. Pieces are all glued down.
2

Pieces are mostly glued well with a few small areas that could use improvement.
1

Shapes are poorly glued and/or pieces are missing. Student used too much glue resulting in excess glue on paper or "bumpy" paper.
0

All pieces were not glued. Assignment is incomplete.
Line of Symmetry

3

The positive shapes are correctly lined up when glued and the line of symmetry is visible between the positive shape and negative space.
2

The majority of the positive shapes are correctly lined up when glued and a line of symmetry is visible between the positive shape and negative space.
1

The positive shapes are not lined up when glued and the line of symmetry is not visible between the positive shape and negative space.
0

All pieces were not glued. Assignment is incomplete.
Time and Effort

3

Class time was used wisely. Much time and effort went into the planning and creation of the design.
2

Most of the class time was used wisely, but the student could have been more focused during the creation of the piece.
1

Class time was not used wisely and student put little effort into the assignment.
0

Assignment is incomplete or missing due to lack of focus or too many tardies.



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