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2021 Science Fair Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge Judges Rubric 
St. Mary School Science Fair Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge Judges Rubric, Grades 6 - 8
Rubric Code: Q2222CB
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

6 pts

Needs Improvement

3 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Student clearly identifies his/herself to judges and introduces their STEM Challenge Project. Student is well groomed and appropriately dressed.
10-9-8-7
Good

Student missed one of the following: Student clearly identifies his/herself to judges and introduces their STEM Challenge Project. Student is well groomed and appropriately dressed.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Student missed two of the following: Student clearly identifies his/herself to judges and introduces their STEM Challenge Project. Student is well groomed and appropriately dressed.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Student missed three or more of the following: Student clearly identifies his/herself to judges and introduces their STEM Challenge Project. Student is well groomed and appropriately dressed.
0
Rube Goldberg Design & Methodology

Excellent

Construction is sound, stable, safe to operate and within the size requirements. Blueprint plan is well organized, neat and has all components labeled.
10-9-8-7
Good

Design is missing one of the following: Construction is sound, stable, safe to operate and within the size requirements. Blueprint plan is well organized, neat and has all components labeled.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Design is missing two of the following: Construction is sound, stable, safe to operate and within the size requirements. Blueprint plan is well organized, neat and has all components labeled.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Design is missing three or more of the following: Construction is sound, stable, safe to operate and within the size requirements. Blueprint plan is well organized, neat and has all components labeled.
0
Six Simple Machines

Excellent

Rube Goldberg has all 6 simple machines & are used correctly in the design: incline plane, screw, wedge, lever, pulley, & wheel & axle.
10-9-8-7
Good

Rube Goldberg is missing one of the following: Rube Goldberg has all 6 simple machines & are used correctly in the design: incline plane, screw, wedge, lever, pulley, & wheel & axle.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Rube Goldberg is missing two of the following: Rube Goldberg has all 6 simple machines & are used correctly in the design: incline plane, screw, wedge, lever, pulley, & wheel & axle.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Rube Goldberg is missing three or more of the following: Rube Goldberg has all 6 simple machines & are used correctly in the design: incline plane, screw, wedge, lever, pulley, & wheel & axle.
0
Additional Machines & Amenities

Excellent

Rube Goldberg has all 3 classes of levers, 1 pulley or pulley combination, and 3 upcycled items.
10-9-8-7
Good

Rube Goldberg is missing one of the following: Rube Goldberg has all 3 classes of levers, 1 pulley or pulley combination, and 3 upcycled items.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Rube Goldberg is missing two of the following: Rube Goldberg has all 3 classes of levers, 1 pulley or pulley combination, and 3 upcycled items.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Rube Goldberg is missing three or more of the following: Rube Goldberg has all 3 classes of levers, 1 pulley or pulley combination, and 3 upcycled items.
0
Rube Goldberg Tasks

Excellent

Rube Goldberg successfully achieves 2 of the following tasks: feed an animal, trap an animal, release an animal, knock down 5 dominoes, flip a light switch, dispense hand sanitizer, or start a motor.
10-9-8-7
Good

Rube Goldberg has both tasks but only 1 task is successfully achieved.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Rube Goldberg has only 1 task present and task is achieved.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Rube Goldberg has 1 or no tasks with zero successful achievement.
0
Rube Goldberg Execution

Excellent

Rube Goldberg performs all required tasks, incorporates all 6 simple machines, all 3 classes of levers, 1 pulley or pulley combination, 3 upcycled items and has desired successful results on the first try.
10-9-8-7
Good

Rube Goldberg performs all required tasks, incorporates all 6 simple machines, all 3 classes of levers, 1 pulley or pulley combination, 3 upcycled items and has desired successful results on the second try.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Rube Goldberg performs all required tasks, incorporates all 6 simple machines, all 3 classes of levers, 1 pulley or pulley combination, 3 upcycled items and has desired successful results on the third try.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Rube Goldberg fails to perform some required tasks after the third try.
0
Web Design

Excellent

Web design shows evidence of understanding the Engineering Design Process and all of the components on the STEM Challenge. Topic is clearly identified on the Home Page. Content is neat, free of grammar and spelling errors and well organized with photos and text present.
10-9-8-7
Good

Web design is missing one of the following: Evidence of understanding the Engineering Design Process and all of the components on the STEM Challenge. Topic is clearly identified on the Home Page. Content is neat, free of grammar and spelling errors and well organized with photos and text present.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Web design is missing two of the following: Evidence of understanding the Engineering Design Process and all of the components on the STEM Challenge. Topic is clearly identified on the Home Page. Content is neat, free of grammar and spelling errors and well organized with photos and text present.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Web design is missing three or more of the following: Evidence of understanding the Engineering Design Process and all of the components on the STEM Challenge. Topic is clearly identified on the Home Page. Content is neat, free of grammar and spelling errors and well organized with photos and text present.
0
Verbal Presentation & Content

Excellent

Presentation is between 3 to 5 minutes, thoroughly explains STEM Challenge, is able to answer judges questions, is knowledgeable in the subject, and appears practiced in presentation content.
10-9-8-7
Good

Presentation is missing one of the following: Presentation is between 3 to 5 minutes, thoroughly explains STEM Challenge, is able to answer judges questions, is knowledgeable in the subject, and appears practiced in presentation content.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Presentation is missing two of the following: Presentation is between 3 to 5 minutes, thoroughly explains STEM Challenge, is able to answer judges questions, is knowledgeable in the subject, and appears practiced in presentation content.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Presentation is missing in three or more of the following: Presentation is between 3 to 5 minutes, thoroughly explains STEM Challenge, is able to answer judges questions, is knowledgeable in the subject, and appears practiced in presentation content0



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