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Engineering Activity

Science Fair Engineering Project

Assesses use of the engineering design process.

Rubric Code: NAA5X4

By jgamage

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Subject: Engineering

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Engineering Design
	ME Attempted/Basic 10 pts	M Proficient 8.5 pts	MM Advanced/Proficient 7.5 pts	NYM 5 pts
Problem	ME Creatively addresses a practical need some people have, which may have an expensive or uncommon solution.	M Addresses a practical need many people have, which may have an expensive or uncommon solution.	MM Addresses a somewhat practical need some people have, which may have an expensive or uncommon solution.	NYM Addresses a practical need to which there is already a variety of common solutions, or addresses an issue of little practical value.
Problem	ME Problem is clearly stated	M	MM	NYM
Research	ME Cites four or more information resources. Mentions known similar ideas with some elaboration. Makes a general connection to a similar idea in the student's own words.	M Cites three information resources. Mentions known similar ideas with some elaboration. Makes a general connection to a similar idea in the student's own words.	MM Cites two information resources. Material is written in the student's own words.	NYM Cites one or no information resources. Material is copied rather than written in the student's own words.
Possible Solutions	ME Proposes three or fewer solutions, some of which may be silly. Solution description is limited.	M Proposes at least three practical solutions with a short description.	MM Proposes three or more practical solutions. One or more are very creative. Provides sufficient description for reader to understand.	NYM
Plan and Create	ME Provides few details, leaving the reader unclear about how the invention works. Fails to analyze obstacles related to the practical design and function of the invention.	M Provides adequate details giving the reader a general understanding of how the invention works. Provides adequate analysis of the obstacles.	MM Explains the invention, addressing all details, giving the reader a clear understanding of how the invention works.	NYM
Revised Solutions	ME Revised solutions do not address the obstacles mentioned or are not practical.	M Revised solutions practially address the obstacles mentioned.	MM Revised solutions practically address the obstacles mentioned and consider durability or other future issues.	NYM
Science Concepts	ME Provides limited or no explanation of science concepts. Explanation may not apply to the project.	M Provides an adequate explanation of at least one science concept, which has some application to the project.	MM Provides in-depth explanation of at least one science concept directly applying to the project.	NYM
Demonstration	ME Project has limited eye appeal or is not easily readable at approximately two feet distance. The project has limited organization, or contains confusing visuals or contains major language or spelling errors.	M Project is appealing and readable at approximately 2 feet distance. It is organized and clear, uses understandable visuals and/or models, and contains few language and spelling errors.	MM Project is appealing and neat, and is readable at approximately 2 feet distance. It is well organized and clear, makes striking use of inventive or amusing visuals and/or models, and uses language and spelling flawlessly.	NYM

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