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Create a Rube Goldberg-inspired machine. Create a Rube Goldberg-inspired machine. Using their knowledge of the 6 simple machines, students will create a Rube Goldberg contraption. It must have at least 6 steps and incorporate at least 6 simple machines. Rubric Code: B24BA25 By DarenJohnson Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Create a Rube Goldberg-inspired mac Enter rubric description
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Plan Your plan of your machine should show each step. The machines should be labelled and you should have a list of materials.	Poor Students are here in thought, but it hasn't made it to paper.	Fair Students have original designs, but they have not been labled.	Good Students have original designs and materials listed.
Materials The student should select materials that are suitable for their purpose.	Poor Students did not bring any materials in for the project.	Fair Student brought a couple of materials in from home	Good Students brought several items from home for their project.
Enter Title Week one students completed two steps with one simple machine.	Poor They had not completed any steps.	Fair One step completed with one simple machine.	Good Two steps completed week one with one simple machine.
Model The model should function smoothly.	Poor Model at this time has 1 simple machine and 1 transition.	Fair Model at this time has 2-3 simple machines and 2-3 transitions.	Good Model at this time has 4-6 simple machines and 4-6 transitions.
Presentation Students should be able to identify the machines used and discuss the process.	Poor Students have a lack of knowledge.	Fair Students can identify some of the transitions and some of the simple machines used.	Good Students can fully explain all the transitions and list the simple machines.
Collaboration Students should contribute to the process and participate fully.	Poor	Fair	Good