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Toothpick Bridges
Toothpick Bridges
Bridge must be designed and constructed out of toothpicks and glue. The bridge must be prepared according to directions. The bridge must be built to withstand weight.
Rubric Code:
V24X843
By
Sdunn411
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Subject:
Physics
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
6-8
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5 points
5 pts
4 points
4 pts
3 points
3 pts
2 points
2 pts
Team Work
5 points
Each member had a clear understanding of his/her job and performed duties well.
Members were able to compromise when different opinions were held.
4 points
Each member had a clear understanding. Had to be redirected when off task..occurred more than once but less than four times.
3 points
Members had to be retaught job responsibilities. Teacher intervention needed to settle difference of opinions.
2 points
Frequent absences by members caused disruption of work. Intervention was needed when there was a difference of opinion.
Members had to be continually redirected to task.
Blueprint
5 points
Bridge blueprint matches the design of the finished product and meets all of the guidelines of the bridge.
4 points
Bridge blueprint mostly matches the design of the finished product and somewhat meets the guidelines of the bridge.
3 points
Bridge design somewhat matches the design of the blueprint and meets limited guidelines of the bridge.
2 points
Bridge design does not match the design of the blueprint. Was not a bridge.
Specification
5 points
Bridge met all the required specs:
cardboard = 15cm by 35 cm
River 15 cm wide
5 cm square on each end of cardboard-2.5 cm from edge
4 cm cut square in center
min 5cm high
min 4 cm wide
4 points
Missing 1-2 required specs
3 points
Missing 3-4 required specs
2 points
Bridge not at all within required specs.
Structure
5 points
Perfectly square. Bridge was prepared according to instructions. Well designed and built
4 points
80%-90% square.
Leaning, wobbly
3 points
70%-80% square.
Sections not holding together
2 points
Not staying together.
Glue
5 points
Exact amount of glue was used leaving little to no glue ring.
4 points
Small amount of glue was, left a glue ring that did not exceed the size of a dime.
3 points
Large amount of glue was used. Glued joint left glue ring the size of a dime to nickel.
2 points
Excessive amount of glue used. Glued joints left glue ring the size of a nickel or bigger.
Weight
5 points
Carried >15Lbs of Weight
4 points
Carried 10-15Lbs of weight
3 points
Carried 5-10Lbs of weight
2 points
Carried <5lbs of weight.
Clean stations
5 points
Station always cleaned properly and to expectations.
Assisted other teams in clean up. Cleaned up various items throughout the room.
4 points
Consistent clean up of own station. Responsible for own items return and sotrage
3 points
Somewhat consistent with clean up of station and return of items.
2 points
Consistently messing work station. Did not meet criteria for clean up. Items consistently left out, consistent prompting to clean areas up. Would not claim responsibility for station area messes.
Staying on Task
5 points
Worked diligently and always on task. Went above and beyond to accomplish bridge building
4 points
Experienced a few challenges staying on task but worked to use time efficiently
3 points
Needed some reminders to stay on task. Did not manage time efficiently.
2 points
Consistently off task. When provided reminders, still returned to being off task during class time. Did not use time efficiently.
Architecture
5 points
Constructed and built well. Appears to be built well and fit together well. Good design with excellent follow through on build
4 points
3 points
2 points
Poor design, did not take feedback or make adjustments as recommended. Made unapproved adjustments.
Keywords:
bridge, structures, forces, science
Subjects:
Math
Physics
Science
Vocational
(General)
Types:
Project
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