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Scale Model

Students act as architects hired to design a home for a client. Students use the design process to create plans for a house using CAD and then create a scale model to suit.

Rubric Code: RA62C8

By twoods82

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Subject: Engineering

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Architecture
	Exceeds Expectations 4 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Approaches Expectations 2 pts	Does not Meet Expectations 1 pts
Model Construction	Exceeds Expectations Model is built structurally sound. Evidence of accurate use of tools and materials. Evidence of architectural features such as windows, doors, external texture.	Meets Expectations Model is structurally solid. Ability to use tools and materials correctly. Some consideration to architectural details of light & texture.	Approaches Expectations Able to build a model but with structural problems. Difficulty with tools, materials.	Does not Meet Expectations Not able to build a model. Difficulty working with the model material and constructing a 3D piece from 2D materials.
Model Features	Exceeds Expectations Fulfills level 3 plus contains some innovative feature that really catches your attention.	Meets Expectations Model includes at least two accurate cutaways (wall section and typical roof truss). Makes creative use of recycled materials. Model is eye catching, i.e. form/landscaping/texture.	Approaches Expectations Model includes cutaways but no recycled materials and/or lacks visual appeal.	Does not Meet Expectations Model doesn't include cutaways and is not very visually appealing.
Model Size and Scale	Exceeds Expectations Fulfills level 3 plus extreme care has been taken in terms of dimensional accuracy.	Meets Expectations Model does not exceed maximum sq. ft. designated. Matches plans presented in Presentation booklet. The physical model displays scale and all the structures are in proportion.	Approaches Expectations Model does not exceed maximum sq. ft. designated. Matches plans presented in Presentation booklet. Almost all of the structures are in proportion.	Does not Meet Expectations Model exceeds maximum sq. ft and/or does not match plans presented in the Presentation booklet and/or is out of proportion.
Use of Class Time	Exceeds Expectations Always ready, willing, and able to work. Excellent work ethic displayed each day.	Meets Expectations Is ready, willing, and able to work on a consistent basis. Works well independently and is able to budget his or her time.	Approaches Expectations House model is complete, but not to required standards due to lack of focus, poor use of class time, etc.	Does not Meet Expectations House model is not complete due to poor work habits.