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MouseTrap Car project rubric 
Students will build a working vehicle powered by a MouseTrap
Rubric Code: H2478B8
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Mouse Trap Car Project
  exceeds

20 pts

Got it- Good

15 pts

met grade level-Fair

10 pts

Not yet-Poor

5 pts

Design Process
20 pts

*All steps are complete and thorough

exceeds

Exceeds
*Demonstrates evidence of each step of Design Process
Got it- Good

Got it- Good
*All steps shown but shows bare minimum for each step
-OR-
*missing 1 step of the process and the rest are complete and thorough
met grade level-Fair

Met grade level-Fair
*Missing 2 steps of design process.
Not yet-Poor

Not yet-Poor
*Missing 3 or more steps
Work quality/effort
20 pts

Student worked diligently alone and cooperatively with their team to accomplish goal.

exceeds

Exceeds
The work done demonstrates full effort that the learner is proud of. The effort that was put into this task is the best it can be by the learner.
Got it- Good

Got it- Good
The work was done with good effort that shows what the learner is capable of. It is evident that time was put into this project.
met grade level-Fair

Met grade level-Fair
Work is done with fair effort, but the quality is still not what the learner is capable of. It is evident that the work was rushed.
Not yet-Poor

Not yet-Poor
Work is done with little effort, quality is not what the learner is capable of. It is evident that the work was rushed and work is incomplete.
Design & Creativity
20 pts

Overall aesthetics, Vehicle design and power options of project are pleasing/unique/ thought-out.

exceeds

Exceeds
The project is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
The project has an element of creativity and style.
Got it- Good

Got it- Good
The project is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
The project is somewhat creative.
met grade level-Fair

Met grade level-Fair
The project is acceptably attractive, though it may be a bit messy.
The project lacks style and creativity.
Not yet-Poor

Not yet-Poor
The project is distractingly messy or poorly designed.
The project is not creative.
Performance/ Data
20 pts

Students will measure/record distance, time, speed, and angle

exceeds

Awarded Full Points:
1st or 2nd Place & Ties
Got it- Good

3rd or 4th Place & Ties
met grade level-Fair

5th place or lower
Not yet-Poor

Project didn't work
Sketches/CAD Drawings
20 pts

*clearly show all parts
*fully labelled
*neatness
*tonal shading where applicable
*attention to detail

exceeds

Perfect Sketch--satisfied all bulleted points in the category description
Got it- Good

Missed 1
met grade level-Fair

Missed 2
Not yet-Poor

Missed 3 or more
Portfolio
40 pts

Includes:
1- Cover Page (w/ pic)
2- Table of contents
3- Sketches/CAD Drawings
4-Data measurements-measure/record distance, time, speed, and angle
5- Modifications made - write up w/pics or sketches
6- Pics of competed setup
7-Anything else used- daily notes, research materials, brainstorming, alternative designs

exceeds

-Included everything from list.
-Layout was well thought out and organized.
Got it- Good

Missing 1 item from list
met grade level-Fair

Missing 2 items from list
Not yet-Poor

Missing 3 or more items from list










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