Simple Machines Project
The six types of simple machines are 1) the inclined plane 2) the wedge 3) the lever 4) the wheel and axle 5) the screw and 6) the pulley
Write your group’s assigned simple machine here: ______
Research the structure of your simple machine: ______
Research the ways this simple machine is used to make work easier: ______
Now create poster about your simple machine to present to the class, including:
1) A picture/pictures of your machine
2) The structure of your machine
3) How your machine makes work easier (what would life be like without it?)
4) Real-life examples of your machine in use (refer to picture above)
EXTRA CREDIT: Bring in/ find in classroom an actual physical example to show the class
Name: ______Period:___
SIMPLE MACHINES PROJECT RUBRIC
Aesthetics = 25% / Required Content= 50% / Presentation = 25%5 / BREAKTHROUGH / BREAKTHROUGH / BREAKTHROUGH
4 / ADVANCED / ADVANCED / ADVANCED
Information is neatly written and clearly organized. Artistic illustrations enhance the product. / ALL four assigned components are included. / Presentation meets ALL specifications (presenters speak clearly, all presenters play equal role, presenters have good posture and maintain eye contact)
3 / PROFICIENT / PROFICIENT / PROFICIENT
Information is mostly neatly written and clearly organized. Artistic illustrations included. / MOST (~three) assigned components are included. / Presentation meets MOST specifications (presenters speak clearly, all presenters play equal role, presenters have good posture and maintain eye contact)
2 / BASIC / BASIC / BASIC
Information is somewhat neatly written and clearly organized. Some artistic illustrations enhance the product. / SOME (~two) assigned components are included. / Presentation meets SOME specifications (presenters speak clearly, all presenters play equal role, presenters have good posture and maintain eye contact)
1 / BELOW BASIC / BELOW BASIC / BELOW BASIC
Information is not neatly written or clearly organized. Artistic illustrations are not included. / FEW (~one) assigned components are included. / Presentation meets FEW to NO specifications (presenters speak clearly, all presenters play equal role, presenters have good posture and maintain eye contact)
General Comments:
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