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Mousetrap car project 
Rubric Code: G23WWW
By mcole899
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Great

12 pts

Good

10 pts

Satisfactory

8 pts

Poor

4 pts

Newton's First and SecondLaw

•What are they?
•How does each law apply to the project?
•How did you use Newton’s 1st Law in your mousetrap car design? Hint: Inertia!!!
•Include the mass of your vehicles.
•Explain what the different components (F, m, a) are for your mousetrap car.
Great

Content is explained completely and thoroughly. Goes obviously above and beyond the information covered in class.
12 pts + 2 pts extra-credit
Good

Content is explained completely and thoroughly.

10 pts
Satisfactory

Content is explained but is not complete or entirely correct.

8 pts
Poor

Content may be mentioned but not explained, or the explanation is incorrect.

4 pts
Friction-positive and negative

•Explain how negative friction is detrimental and positive friction is benificial to the maximum performance of your mousetrap car.
•Explain how your design attempted to minimize negative friction and maximize positive friction.
Great

Content is explained completely and thoroughly. Goes obviously above and beyond the information covered in class.
12 pts + 2 pts extra-credit
Good

Content is explained completely and thoroughly.

10 pts
Satisfactory

Content is explained but is not complete or entirely correct.

8 pts
Poor

Content may be mentioned but not explained, or the explanation is incorrect.

4 pts
Potential and Kinetic Energy

•What are they?
•How do they effect your mousetrap vehicle’s performance?
Great

Content is explained completely and thoroughly. Goes obviously above and beyond the information covered in class.
12 pts + 2 pts extra-credit
Good

Content is explained completely and thoroughly.

10 pts
Satisfactory

Content is explained but is not complete or entirely correct.

8 pts
Poor

Content may be mentioned but not explained, or the explanation is incorrect.

4 pts
Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Mass

•Define each of these terms?
•What effect did each these terms have on your mousetrap vehicle’s performance?
Great

Content is explained completely and thoroughly. Goes obviously above and beyond the information covered in class.
12 pts + 2 pts extra-credit
Good

Content is explained completely and thoroughly.

10 pts
Satisfactory

Content is explained but is not complete or entirely correct.

8 pts
Poor

Content may be mentioned but not explained, or the explanation is incorrect.

4 pts
Final Design and Drawings

•Are neatly done & professional
•Includes detail about materials used
•Are to scale
•Top, front, & side views
Great

Drawings are complete and overly thorough. Goes obviously above and beyond the requirements.
12 pts + 2 pts extra-credit
Good

Drawings are complete and thorough.

10 pts
Satisfactory

Drawings are not entirely complete or entirely correct.

8 pts
Poor

Drawings are not complete and contain errors.

4 pts




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