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Sir Isaac Newton and Laws of Motion Research Project

This project is for groups of 2/3 students. Three class periods for research and two for synthesizing a presentation. All presentations must be 8-12 minutes.

Rubric Code: H2338X7

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Subject: Physics

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Research
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 4 pts	Average 6 pts	Good 8 pts	Excellent 10 pts
Research completion 20 pts Must document at least 3 sources	Poor Research not done and turned in more than 1 day late. Students never on task when given time to complete research during class.	Fair Research incomplete and turned in late. Students rarely on task when given time to complete research in class.	Average Research is complete and on time but uses repetitive websites or mostly comes from just 1/2 sources. Students occasionally on task when given time to research during class.	Good Research is complete and on time, multiple websites used but only the min. # of book sources. Group is consistently on task when given time to research during class.	Excellent Research is complete and turned in on time. Excellent use of resources, both internet and book/journals. Students always on task when given time to complete project in class.
Title 15 pts	Poor No title on presentation.	Fair Title has mistakes or lacks creativity.	Average Title is present and has some creativity.	Good Title is present and creative.	Excellent Title is present, very original and creative, has a catchiness to it.
Historical Significance 50 pts Explore the social, political, religious, scientific aspects of Newton's time. How did they influence his thinking? Include his scientific peers.	Poor The overview of his life is mentioned but is scarce. Info is limited and/or missing.	Fair His life is discussed and a few specific examples are mentioned. No quotes are used.	Average His life is discussed in limited detail using at least 4 specific examples that are relevant. At least 2 relevant quotes are used.	Good His life is discussed in detail using at least 6 detailed examples that are relevant and at least 4 quotes.	Excellent His life is discussed in great detail using at least 6 detailed examples that are relevant and at least 6 quotes.
3 Laws of Motion/Force 50 pts	Poor The science is mentioned but is scarce. Info is limited and/or missing.	Fair The science is discussed using a few specific examples. No formulas/calculationsare used.Not connected to real world.	Average The science is discussed but limited.There are at least 2 specific examples of formulas/calculations used. Connects somewhat to real world	Good The science is discussed in detail. There are at least 4 specific examples of formulas/calculations used that are relevant. Good examples in real world.	Excellent The science is discussed in great detail. There are at least 6 specific examples of formulas/calculations used that are relevant, connect to the real world and creative.
Gravity/Newton's law of universal gravitation 50 pts	Poor Laws are not discussed or missing.	Fair Only 1 point is discussed correctly.	Average Some attempt to connect with the real world is made but is confusing.	Good The science of gravity is discussed well,but may not be completely relevant. The laws are connected to the real world but may be confusing at times. Mentions Newton's law of universal gravitation	Excellent Gravity is discussed and relevant to the project. Itclear and well developed, easy to understand and connected to the real-world. Good explanation of Newton's law of universal gravitation
Visuals and Demos 30 pts Minimum 2 videos and 2 visuals/illustration	Poor Project has no visuals.	Fair Project includes visuals but most are not accurate representations of Newton and the laws of motion.	Average Project includes 1 accurate visual/ demonstration of Newton and the laws of motion. No videos	Good Project includes 1 visual of Newton and at least 1 accurate illustrations/demos/videos of the laws of motion.	Excellent Project includes at least 2 visuals/illustrations of Newton, 2 videos..
Explanation Visuals/Demos 30 pts	Poor All information is inaccurate and not related to task required.	Fair information is inaccurate Major errors in visual/demo or explanation information is incomplete	Average information is partly accurate *Noticeable errors in visual/demo or explanation information is mostly complete	Good information is accurate *No major errors in visual/demo or explanation information is mostly complete	Excellent All information is accurate No errors in visual/demo or explanation information is complete
Organization 20 pts	Poor No transitions, no images, presentation has no flow.	Fair Very few transitions are used, images are not relevant, presentation is unorganized.	Average Smooth transitions are used some of the time, most images are relevant, presentation flows well.	Good Smooth transitions are used most of the time, images are relevant, presentation flows well and is interesting.	Excellent Transitions enhance the presentation, layout of images are pleasing to the eye, presentation reflects extensive understanding of concepts.
Creativity 30 pts	Poor No creative effort is used to stand out.	Fair Some creativity is used to present information.	Average Creativity is used most of the time but may not be relevant or clear.	Good Presentation is creative throughout, makes sense and is clear throughout.	Excellent The group goesw above and beyond to create a unique and original presentation that is creative from start to finish and presents all the information without errors.
Timing 15 pts	Poor Is less than 8 min or more than 12 minutes.	Fair Is within the time frame but the group forces the timing at numerous points.	Average Is within the time frame but the group forces the timing at a few points.	Good Is within the time frame but the groups forces the timing only once.	Excellent The presentation flows within the time frame seemlessly without any hesitations or dull moments. everything comes together nicely and keeps the attention of the audience.
Conclusion 20 pts	Poor No conclusion.	Fair Very abrupt conclusion with missing info.	Average Conclusion is present and covers all requirements but is generic and brief.	Good Conclusion covers requirements and attempts to provide the audience with a take away message.	Excellent Conclusion covers all requirements, is creative and provides a definite and clear take away message. Ends with a BANG!

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Presntation Newton's Laws

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Physics

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