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Mission Design Rubric

This the rubric for the Manned Mission to Mars

Rubric Code: YX58WXW

By sgaskill

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Public Rubric

Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Mission Design Rubric
	Below Standard 6 pts	Approaching Standard 10 pts	At Standard 12 pts	Above Standard 15 pts
Flight to/from Mars	Below Standard Two or more of the four standards are missing or incomplete	Approaching Standard One of the four standards is missing or incomplete.	At Standard Ship design is addressed. Fuel type are explained. Equipment needs and food are accounted for.	Above Standard Ship design, fuel, equipment, and food for trip are explained in detail.
Timeline for the Trip	Below Standard Timeline is not addressed for multiple parts.	Approaching Standard Timeline is missing portions of flight or time spent on Mars. One or more pieces is not addressed.	At Standard Timeline is outlined for both the flights and time spent on the planet.	Above Standard Timeline is detailed and includes flight to Mars, time spent on Mars, and return flight home.
Needs While at Mars	Below Standard Much of the necessary equipment is not addressed at all.	Approaching Standard Some necessary equipment is not addressed or explained.	At Standard The equipment that astronauts need and use while at Mars is listed and explained.	Above Standard A detailed explanation of the necessary equipment is seamlessly explained in the text.
Cost of program	Below Standard An incomplete budget is given. Not in Excel.	Approaching Standard An incomplete budget is outlined in an Excel spreadsheet.	At Standard A budget of the program is outlined in an Excel spreadsheet with a breakdown of major components.	Above Standard A detailed, realistic budget of the program is outlined in an Excel spreadsheet with a breakdown of components.
Addressing Challenges	Below Standard Very few challenges are addressed. Either flight or Mars challenges are omitted.	Approaching Standard Some major challenges are obviously omitted.	At Standard Major challenges that astronauts face in flight and on Mars are addressed.	Above Standard Major and minor challenges astronauts face in flight and on Mars are addressed.
Rationale/Why are you going?	Below Standard Provides incomplete information regarding the reason(s) why the trip is necessary, what needs it will serve, and problems it will address or missing one or more of these sections completely.	Approaching Standard Provides somewhat complete information regarding the reason(s) why the trip is necessary, what needs it will serve, and problems it will address.	At Standard Provides fairly complete information regarding the reason(s) why the trip is necessary, what needs it will serve, and problems it will address.	Above Standard Provides complete information regarding the reason(s) why the trip is necessary,what needs it will serve, and problems it will address.
Writing Skills	Below Standard Mechanics errors on every page. Writing style lacks clarity to the point of not being understandable. Does not follow standards for project proposals.	Approaching Standard Fair number of mechanics errors. Writing style sometimes lacks clarity for reader. Numerous errors in standards for written project proposals.	At Standard Occasional mechanics errors. Writing style is easy for reader to follow but has quite a few errors in standards for written project proposals.	Above Standard No writing mechanics errors; writing style is easy for reader to follow and follows standards for written project proposals.

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Science

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Project

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