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Engineering Design Process / Simple Machine Project 
This rubric is used to assess the students' use of simple machines to create a tool to reduce the work required to complete a daily task.
Rubric Code: J24WWBX
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Subject: Engineering  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Ask
20 %

What is the problem? How have others approached it?

Poor

The identification of the problem is unclear, is unelaborated, and/or is clearly subjective; information included is insufficient to allow for the determination any measurable design requirements.
Fair

The problem is identified only somewhat clearly and defined in a manner that is somewhat superficial and/or minimally elaborated with specific detail.
Good

The problem is mostly identified with adequate depth, and it is sometimes elaborated with specific detail, although some information intended as elaboration may be imprecise or general.
Excellent

The problem is clearly identified and defined with some depth, and it is elaborated with specific detail.
Plan
20 %

Draw a diagram. Make lists of materials you will need.

Poor

Little or no evidence was planned out. They did not plan what they were going to build nor plan on what materials to use in the building.
Fair

Some evidence of a plan. There was some thought to materials/building, but not really thought out.
Good

Good evidence of planning done. Materials were listed and thought out, but the plan wasn't quite complete.
Excellent

Excellent evidence of planning. All materials were listed and well thought out and the plan is clearly stated.
Create
20 %

Follow your plan and create something. Test it out!

Poor

Your design lacked materials that were needed. It was really hard to tell what you built or were building.
Fair

Some materials were used correctly.
Good

Good use of the materials and plan. The project was nice and well put together, but there were parts that could have been used more efficiently.
Excellent

Excellent use of materials! You maximized your use of materials and created a complete prototype.
Participation
20 %

Work together efficiently and stay on task.

Poor

All or Some group members had to be reminded several times to stay on task.
Fair

Some group members participated during the building process. The group had to be redirected a few times.
Good

The majority of the group members worked together and didn't have to be redirected more than once.
Excellent

All group members worked together flawlessly and got the job done. The group never had to be redirected.
Presentation
20 %

Discuss and Share Solution.

Poor

Student is not prepared for and inadequately participates in project discussion. Summarized results from testing are shared, but are incomplete or unclear. Communication with classmates by posing and responding to questions is limited.
Fair

Student is somewhat prepared for and participates in project discussion with prompting. Summarized results from testing are shared. Communication with classmates by posing and responding to questions is limited.
Good

Student is mostly prepared for and participates in project discussion. Summarized results from testing are shared. Student poses and responds to questions.
Excellent

Student is well prepared for and participates in project discussion without prompting. Summarized results from testing are communicated clearly. Student poses and responds to specific questions from other classmates.




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