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Rube Goldberg Physics Final Project
Rube Goldberg Judging Sheet
Student must design and engineer a Rube Goldberg structure that utilizes the simple machines
Rubric Code:
BC88BB
By
marystowell
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Rube Goldberg
Excellent
15 pts
Impressive
13 pts
Good
11 pts
Fair
9 pts
Below Standard
7 pts
Unacceptable
5 pts
Structurally Sound
Excellent
Structure is solid, durable and sturdy. Well built.
Impressive
Structure is fairly sturdy, durable and well built
Good
Structure is somewhat sturdy, durable, and well built.
Fair
Structure is not very sturdy or not durable.
Below Standard
Structure is shaky and not durable.
Unacceptable
Structure is broken.
Machines present
Excellent
All six types of simple machines are present - the inclined plane, the screw, the wedge, the lever, the pulley, and the wheel and axle.
Impressive
Five types of simple machines are present.
Good
Four of the six simple machines are present.
Fair
Three of the simple machines are present
Below Standard
Two of the simple machines are present
Unacceptable
1 - 0 of the simple machines are present
Additional machines
Excellent
All three classes of levers are present as well as a 3- pulley combination OR three classes of levers are present with a pulley combo involving a moveable pulley
Impressive
Three classes of levers are present as well as a 2-pulley combination OR two classes of levers are present with a pulley combo involving a moveable pulley
Good
Three classes of levers are present but no pulley combination OR two classes of levers are present with a 3 - pulley combination.
Fair
Two classes of levers are present with a 2-pulley combination
Below Standard
Two classes of levers are present without a pulley combination
Unacceptable
No additional machines present
Reliability
Excellent
Rube achieves desired results on the first try.
Impressive
Rube achieves desired results on the second try.
Good
Rube achieves desired results on the third try.
Fair
Rube achieves desired results on the fourth try.
Below Standard
Rube achieves desired results on the fifth try.
Unacceptable
Rube doesn't achieve results after five tries.
Creativity
Excellent
More than 4 common household items are used throughout the Rube. New ways to use old items are implemented. Rube fits "wacky" requirement.
Impressive
4 common household items are used in unusual ways creatively in the Rube.
Good
3 common household items are used in unusual ways in the Rube OR 5 household items are used, but not in unusual ways.
Fair
2 common household items are used
Below Standard
1 common household items are used
Unacceptable
No household items are used
Verbal Presentation
Excellent
Student displays a detailed understanding of their Rube and explains it thoroughly. Can answer questions completely.
Impressive
Student shows a clear understanding of their Rube and can explain it clearly. Most questions are answered completely.
Good
Student shows a basic understanding of their Rube and explains it clearl They can answer most questions about it.
Fair
Student shows a basic understanding of their Rube and can somewhat explain it . The student struggles to answer questions about it.
Below Standard
Student shows little understanding of their Rube - gives a poor explanation of it, and cannot answer many questions about it.
Unacceptable
Student shows no understanding of their Rube, cannot explain it, and cannot answer most questions about it.
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Science
Types:
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