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Catapult Project
Catapult Project
Student will design and construct a Catapult that will throw a ping pong ball. The catapult will be judged on both accuracy and distance with the results being calculated by a spreadsheet.
Rubric Code:
WXB2632
By
colewixo1
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Subject:
Social Sciences
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Catapult Project
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Catapult Performance
Excellent
The mechanism proved to be very adaptable and extremely successful in ALL challenges.
Good
The mechanism proved to be very adaptable and extremely successful in MOST challenges.
Fair
The mechanism proved to be very adaptable and extremely successful in SOME challenges, but more time could have been put into the design process to make it more adaptable.
Poor
Mechanism failed to be able to adapt to a variety of challenges.
Catapult Construction
Excellent
Catapult is built well and uses all materials in a innovative and unique way.
Good
Catapult is built well.
Fair
Construction could have been slightly refined to make a better, more versatile mechanism.
Poor
Catapult construction appears careless or haphazard. Many details need refinement for a strong attractive mechanism
21st Century Skills
Excellent
The 4 C's were utilized throughout the entire design/build process and the group worked like a fine oiled machine.
Good
The group demonstrated the importance of the 4 C's throughout the project.
Fair
The group worked ok together and accomplished the task, but could on the 4 C's a little more when in a group next time.
Poor
The group had a tough time communicating, collaborating, thinking creatively and critically throughout the design/build process.
Scientific Inquiry Knowledge
Excellent
Group members indicate a clear and accurate understanding of scientific principles and the scientific method during the construction process.
Good
Group members indicate relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles and the scientific method during the construction process.
Fair
Group members indicate some understanding of scientific principles and the scientific method during the construction process.
Poor
Group members do not illustrate much understanding of scientific principles or the scientific method during the construction process.
Records and Data
Excellent
Records and data provides a complete record of planning construction testing, modifications, reasons for modifications, reflections about strategies used and results.
Good
Records and data provides a complete record of planning construction testing, modifications, reasons for modifications
Fair
Records and data provide some details about the planning, construction, testing, and modifications.
Poor
Very little record keeping or data gathered.
Keywords:
Design, accuracy, distance
Subjects:
Arts and Design
Engineering
Social Sciences
Vocational
Types:
Project
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