iRubric: Rube Goldberg Device rubric

edit print share Copy to my rubrics Bookmark test run assess... delete Do more...

Rube Goldberg Device

Rube Goldberg

Students must design and build a Rube Goldberg structure that utilizes 3 simple machines

Rubric Code: P2W6826

By k_denis

Ready to use

Public Rubric

Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Rube Goldberg Device (Systems in Action)
	Level 1 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 4 (N/A)
Design Process (Initiating & Planning)	Level 1 The drawing shows, in a limited way; -1-2 simple machines that result in a task being performed -some of the supplies needed -a simple prediction of which forces will act upon the moving parts (or no prediction is included)	Level 2 The drawing shows; -1-2 detailed and labelled simple machines that result in a task being performed -some of the supplies needed -a simple prediction of which forces will act upon the moving parts	Level 3 The drawing effectively includes; -3 detailed and labelled simple machines that result in a task being performed -most of the supplies and materials needed along with who is responsible for collecting them -a prediction & justification of which forces will act upon the moving parts	Level 4 The drawing thoroughly includes; -3 or more detailed and labelled simple machines that result in a task being performed -all of the supplies and materials needed along with who is responsible for collecting them -a prediction & justification of which forces will act upon the moving parts
Simple Machines (Performing & Recording)	Level 1 The Rube Goldberg device includes; -1 simple machine that works, with or without human interference	Level 2 The Rube Goldberg device includes; -2 simple machines that works, with or without human interference	Level 3 The Rube Goldberg device includes; -3 simple machines that work as planned, without human interference	Level 4 The Rube Goldberg device includes; -3 or more simple machines that work as planned, without human interference
Problem Solving (Analyzing & Interpreting)	Level 1 Students can, with limited effectiveness; -identify and explain what changes could be made to the design or building process to improve the device	Level 2 Students can, with some effectiveness; -identify and explain what changes could be made to the design or building process to improve the device and give reasons for these changes	Level 3 Students can effectively; -identify and explain what changes could be made to the design or building process to improve the device and give reasons for these changes	Level 4 Students can thoroughly; -identify and explain what changes could be made to the design or building process to improve the device and give reasons for these changes
Knowledge & Understanding (Communicating)	Level 1 Students can, with limited effectiveness; -describe 1 force acting on the device created -use grade-appropriate science and technology vocabulary	Level 2 Students can somewhat; -describe 2 forces acting on the device created -use grade-appropriate science and technology vocabulary	Level 3 Students can effectively; -describe 3 forces acting on the device created -use grade-appropriate science and technology vocabulary correctly	Level 4 Students can thoroughly; -describe more than 3 forces acting on the device created -use grade-appropriate science and technology vocabulary correctly

Subjects:

Science

Types:

Project

Discuss this rubric