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Shoebox Circuits 
Shoebox Circuits
Students will build a model room in a shoebox. The devices must be controlled by switches. Model must be accompanied by a summative report.
Rubric Code: UXW5953
By kingsberry11
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Science Fair: Shoebox Bedroom
  Does not meet expectations

0 pts

Approaching expectations

1 pts

Minimally meets expectations

2 pts

Meets expectations

3 pts

Exceeds expectations

4 pts

Blueprint

Does not meet expectations

No diagram included
Approaching expectations

Student provided small diagram that did not match the model.
Minimally meets expectations

Student provided diagram. Diagram may be incomplete, unclear in displaying the circuit, or not using the proper symbols.
Meets expectations

Student provided circuit diagram. Diagram uses proper symbols and includes a symbol key. Diagram accurately shows the circuit used in the model.
Exceeds expectations

Student provided circuit diagram showing great detail. Diagram is neat, tidy, and thorough. Diagram accurately shows the circuit used in the model.
Model: Operation

Does not meet expectations

No wiring included in the model or no model included.
Approaching expectations

Wiring does not work.
Minimally meets expectations

Wiring either works intermittently or is working only on part of the circuit.
Meets expectations

Wiring is complete and working.
Exceeds expectations

Wiring is complete, working, and tidy. Switches are easy to operate and are model sized.
Model: Circuit

Does not meet expectations

No circuit included in the model or no model included.
Approaching expectations

Model wired using a series circuit only. No switches are included.
Minimally meets expectations

Model wired using a parallel circuit only. Switches are included.
Meets expectations

Model wired using a series and parralel circuit. No switches are included.
Exceeds expectations

Model wired using a series and parralel circuit. Switches are included and working.
Model: Appearance

Does not meet expectations

No model included
Approaching expectations

The model is very messy and carelessy constructed. Has only one bedroom model item. Model is either far too large or far too small.
Minimally meets expectations

The model is somewhat messy. Looks like it is thrown together and little time put into the project. Items are not glued. Can see tape. Has two or three bedroom model items.
Meets expectations

The display looks as if time was taken to complete. Items are glued and tape is hidden. Has at least four bedroom model items. Model is a good size.
Exceeds expectations

Model was created with great care and attention. No major mistakes in coloring, cutting, gluing, or taping. Has 6 or more bedroom model items. Walls are colored and decorated. All parts of the model are proprotionally sized.
Report:Written Information

Does not meet expectations

No written content included
Approaching expectations

Is missing one of the written content areas (circuit explanation and electrical flow explanation), is weak in both areas, or information is plagiarised.
Minimally meets expectations

Includes description in student's own words of both the written content areas (circuit explanation and electrical flow explanation), but the explanation is lacking detail.
Meets expectations

Includes adequately detailed description in student's own words of both the written content areas (circuit explanation and electrical flow explanation).
Exceeds expectations

Includes thorough, detailed information both of the written content areas (circuit explanation and electrical flow explanation) that goes beyond what is included in the textbook. May also include detailed information on electricity, electrical sources, electrical devices, etc.
Use of class time

Does not meet expectations

No class time used; had to be removed from classroom to prevent student from distracting others.
Approaching expectations

Wasted most of class time; consistently off-task; usually came to class without materials
Minimally meets expectations

Much of class time was wasted; usually off-task; frequently came to class unprepared to work
Meets expectations

Some class time wasted; usually on-task; occasionally forgot materials or needed to retrieve supplies from locker
Exceeds expectations

Little to no class time wasted; consistently on-task and prepared to work at beginning of class



Keywords:
  • electricity; circuits



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