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Vehicle of the 1800s U.S. 
Science Fair Project Grading Rubric
Create a means of transportation for an 1800 vehicle during Western Expansion in STEaM groups of no more than 4. Two products for groups of 4. Define Problem, Do Research, Specify Requirements, Get Materials, Brainstorm Solutions, Choose Best one, Do Development Work, Build a Prototype, Test and Redesign.
Rubric Code: TXX7X28
By dwisniewski
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Subject: Engineering  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Inadequate

6 pts

Needs improvement

9 pts

Adequate

10 pts

Excellent

12 pts

Research Question/

Problem
Inadequate

Incomplete question and product.
Needs improvement

Stated the problem or question but couldn't resolve the problem in the final outcome (product).
Adequate

Stated the problem and produced a final product. No misspelled words.
Excellent

Stated the problem in question form. How does ___affect ____? How will ____ affect ____? No misspelled words. Easy to understand. May also use <BR>
"The Problem is..."
Introduction/Research

Gathered Information
Inadequate

No research information noted.
Needs improvement

Less than one page research and/or loosely related to the research topic. Work on Kids Astronomy.com or NASA.gov evidenced.
Adequate

Minimal one-two pages research focusing on topic of research. Evidenced work on Kids Astronomy and NASA.gov.
Excellent

4 to 6 weeks of reflections and completed handouts turned in in their entirety. Electronic research present w NASA.gov, KidsAstronomy.com and Space Shuttle.com.
Specifications

If.... then statement
Inadequate

Does not answer the question in a complete sentence.
Needs improvement

Answers the question in a complete sentence but doesn't demonstrate solutions to the problem, brainstorming or redesign. Best guess only.
Adequate

Answers the question completely and follows through with the engineering design process.
Excellent

Answers the question in a complete sentence. Can explain the different stages of production and drawbacks that the student has gone through to achieve a successful outcome.
Steps in Redesign

Correctly identified
Inadequate

No steps or stages identified.
Needs improvement

Only one or two steps are mentioned.
Adequate

At least 3 stages of design, all materials listed and changes to the final product is written down for all to observe.
Excellent

1. Proposed project identified
2. Materials needed listed and who will provide in reflection
3. a.b.c. stages to development
(brainstorming ideas)
4. Redesign explained (what worked and what didn't)
5. Final working item
Materials & Costs

6-8 Bullet points or
4-6 Color Blocks or
4 Speech Bubbles
Inadequate

Does not list the materials used in the experiment.
Needs improvement

List of materials is incomplete. Misspelled words.
Adequate

List of materials is complete with costs established.
Excellent

List of all materials is complete and up to date with no misspelled words.
Procedures following EDP steps

Need, Research, Brainstorming, Process, Constraints, Trade-Offs, Solutions, Built, Test, Evaluate, Prototype, Vision Sketch, 2D Blueprint, TinkerCAD, Troubleshoot, Redesign & MLA citations
Inadequate

No procedure. Fragmented in step by step process.
Needs improvement

Incomplete procedure. Misspelled words. Incomplete sentences. Fragments in steps of progress.
Adequate

Completed procedure. Complete sentences. Neat and organized.
Excellent

Completed procedure. Complete sentences. No fragments. No misspelled words.
Repeated Trials

Approximately 3
Inadequate

No evidence of repeated trials.
Needs improvement

Less than 3 trials.
Adequate

3 trials run.
Excellent

Approximately 4 or 5 designs attempted prior to final version.
Results/Graphs

Vision Sketch
2D Blueprints true to size
3D TinkerCAD
Inadequate

No results. Fragmented. No documentation.
Needs improvement

Documentation (an explanation) is provided with only a hand written graph without details nor true to size ratios.
Adequate

Completed results with two graphs one hand drawn true to size 1:2 or 1:4 ratio and a TinkerCad, SketchUp or Fat Paint 3D display graph and some ex explanation. Neat & Organized.
Excellent

Completed results with a colorful handrawn graph, and 3D graph with a support explanation detailing daily and weekly progress true to size ratio in every way. Easy to read graphics.
Conclusion

Summarize and interprete results and discuss some thoughts you have for future research and redesigns.
Inadequate

No evidence of a discussion. <BR>
No Conclusion. Fragmented.
Needs improvement

Discussion and design of project but not supported in writing. Not written in correlation to the problem. Misspelled words. Fragmented. Incomplete sentences.
Adequate

Discussion and design is complete explaining what went right and what went wrong. Conclusion is related to the best solutions as they answer questions and problems. Answered in complete sentences. No fragments. No misspelled words.
Excellent

Discussion and design is of superior quality. Explained what went right and what went wrong.<BR>
Conclusion supports initial concept design. Stated in complete sentences. No misspelled words Comments on future research.
Journal Complete

Problem<BR>
Design
Changes Listed
Materials
Procedures/Solution
Data/Graphs
Daily Log Entries
Inadequate

Project
Problems
Design
Final product not complete
Needs improvement

Project
Problem
Design
Materials
Procedures
Final product needs work
Adequate

Project
Prblem
Design
Materials
Procedures
Graph 1 only labeled
Explanations
Final Product works
Excellent

Project
Problem
Design
Materials
Procedures
Graphs 1 & 2 labeled
Explanations
Final Product Exceptional
Daily Log Entries
Forms- If necessary only

Paperwork Competed
Participation
Inadequate

No Forms
Needs improvement

1 form- Partially filled out
Adequate

2 forms- Completely filled out
Excellent

3 forms completely filled out.
Bibliography

Bib.com format
Citationmachine.net
Other similar site
Inadequate

No Bibliography
Needs improvement

Minimal bibliography with only one source. Not in Bib.com format
Adequate

Bibliography in Bib.com format. No book included
Excellent

Full Bibliography typed in Bib.com format. Minimum of three sources provided.
Construction

Inadequate

Inappropriate materials were selected.
Needs improvement

Appropriate materials were selected.
Adequate

Appropriate materials were selected and there was an attempt at creative modification to make them even better.
Excellent

Appropriate materials were selected and creatively modified in ways that made them even better.
Exhibit Appeal

Visually appealing, neat attractive, follow layout
Inadequate

Board appears careless or haphazard. Many details need refinement for a strong or attractive product.
Needs improvement

Board accurately followed the layout, but 3-4 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.
Adequate

Board was carefully and accurately presented for the most part, but 1-2 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.
Excellent

Great care taken in construction process so that the board is neat, visually appealing attractive and follows plans accurately.



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  • Problem, Research, Materials, Specifications, Brainstorm, Develop Prototype, Test & Redesign


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