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Rube Goldberg Machine 
Rube Goldberg Machine
Students are to build a Rube Goldberg Machine based on their knowledge of simple machines
Rubric Code: YX96878
By kallenmaa
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Subject: Physics  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Rube Goldberg
Physics Rube Goldberg Design and Calculations
  Beaker Breaker

2 pts

Class Apprentice

3 pts

High School Physics Teacher

4 pts

Nuclear Physicist

5 pts

Number of Working Steps
40 %

Adhered to required steps and types of movement.
Beaker Breaker

2-8 steps, students aiding at every step of the progression.
Class Apprentice

4-8 steps, with significant student help.
High School Physics Teacher

6-8 steps, flows smoothly with little human aid.
Nuclear Physicist

8 steps, working flawlessly.
Variety of Simple Machines Used
15 %

Uses simple machines and calculates Work, KE, PE where warranted.
Beaker Breaker

Uses only 1 of the 4 types of simple machines listed in this packet.

Has minimal, if any, evidence for numeric calculations.
Class Apprentice

Uses only 2 of the 4 types of simple machines listed in this packet.

Has some evidence of numeric calculations with errors or poor strategies to calculate.
High School Physics Teacher

Uses 3 of the 6 types of simple machines listed in this packet.

Calculations evident, bit missing or bit inaccurate with careful attention to detail of strategies.
Nuclear Physicist

Uses at least one example of each of the 6 types of simple machines listed in this packet.

Fully complete in calculations of Work, KE, PE with specificity to show care taken in strategies.
Theme/Functionality
15 %

Embodies an outcome/theme fitting to current technology and science.
Beaker Breaker

No evident theme and no task accomplished
Class Apprentice

Theme underdeveloped and minimal task accomplished
High School Physics Teacher

Theme well developed and higher level task nearly accomplished
Nuclear Physicist

Theme well developed and accomplishes high level task with flair
Report
20 %

Report is thorough with:
1. Detailed materials list
2. Construction procedure
3. Test trial analysis
4. Calculations
5. Potential usefulness/possible upgrades summary.
Beaker Breaker

2-3 sections included, multiple typo's, very little detail, sloppy formatting.
Class Apprentice

4-5 sections included, some typo's, moderate detail, basic formatting.
High School Physics Teacher

All 5 sections included, very few typo's, adequate detail, professional formatting.
Nuclear Physicist

All 5 sections included, table of contents, cover page, no typo's, very detailed, professional formatting.
Presentation
10 %

Presentation is live, or videoed, on time, professional, easily comprehended.
Beaker Breaker

Presentation is short, sloppy, hard to hear, unprofessinal, late.
Class Apprentice

Presentation is short/too long, understandable, bland.
High School Physics Teacher

Presentation is on time, well timed, professional, understandable.
Nuclear Physicist

Presentation is on time, well timed, professional, understandable, extra effort was put in to make it unique, and exciting.



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