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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: X2W77X7

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Science Fair: Shoebox Bedroom
	Does not meet expectations 1 pts	Approaching expectations 2 pts	Minimally meets expectations 3 pts	Meets expectations 4 pts	Exceeds expectations 5 pts
Blueprint x3	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 x3	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 x4	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 x2	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.

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electricity; circuits

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