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Invention Project

Assesses use of the engineering design process in creating an invention.

Rubric Code: ZB27W5

By jgamage

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Subject: Engineering

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Engineering Design
	ME Exceeds Expectations (N/A)	M Meets Expactations (N/A)	MM Needs Improvement (N/A)	NYM Has not met the standard (N/A)
Problem Choice Problem Solving	ME Creatively addresses a practical need many people have - original problem and solution. (no one else has done this)	M Addresses a practical need many people have, which may have - uncommon solution.	MM Addresses a somewhat practical need some people have - common solution.	NYM Addresses a somewhat practical need to which there is already a variety of common solutions, or addresses an issue of little practical value.
Problem Engineering Design	ME Problem is clearly stated and described/explained. Examples given.	M Problem is clearly stated.	MM Problem is stated, but unclear.	NYM Problem is not stated.
Plan and Create Engineering Design	ME Explains the invention, addressing all details, giving the audience a clear understanding of how the invention works. Includes scale drawings in 3 views, measurements, labels, tools and materials lists, directions for use, procedure for building.	M Provides adequate details giving the audience a clear understanding of how the invention works.	MM Provides some details giving the reader a general understanding of how the invention works.	NYM Provides few details about how the invention works.
Presentation/Demonstration Engineering Design	ME Project is appealing and neatly decorated. The invention works with ease. A working scale model is included.	M Project is appealing and neat. Effort is evident. The invention works. A scale model is included.	MM Project is appealing and neat.	NYM Project has limited appeal.