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NXT Tug-Of-War 
NXT Tug-Of-War
Students will work in teams of two to design, program, and build a tug-of-war car to compete against other students. After competition, students will submit a written reflection. Each paragraph submitted is required to be 5-6 sentences or will be considered incomplete. An alternative assessment will be given to groups who are not ready to compete on the day of competition, or who's robot fails to execute a program. The alternative assessment will be an individual project
Rubric Code: KC6C92
By fisherj
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Subject: Engineering  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

10 pts

Very Good

9 pts

Proficient

7 pts

Insufficient

0 pts

Robot Design Specifications

Excellent

Robot design falls within all rules and regulations that the instructor presented to the class.
Very Good

VOID
Proficient

VOID
Insufficient

Robot design does not fall within all rules and regulations that the instructor presented to the class.
Originality in Design

Excellent

Students design a robot using original ideas, or modifying ideas they have researched.
Very Good

VOID
Proficient

VOID
Insufficient

Students copy a design from a website or other team.
Robot Programming Specifications

Excellent

Robot programming falls within all rules and regulations that the instructor presented to the class
Very Good

VOID
Proficient

VOID
Insufficient

Robot programming does not fall within all rules and regulations that the instructor presented to the class
Programming

Excellent

Students submit correct NXT programming to the instructor. A one paragraph explanation of detailing the program is required of each student.
Very Good

VOID
Proficient

Students submit correct NXT programming to the instructor.
Insufficient

Student does not submit NXT programming to the instructor.
Gearing and Gear Ratios

Excellent

Students submit and show work of correct calculations determining the robot gearing ratios and explaining if the robot is geared up or geared down. A one paragraph explanation as to why they chose this design is required of each student.
Very Good

Students submit and show work of correct calculations determining the robot gearing ratios.
Proficient

Students submit calculations determining the robot gearing ratios, but shows work trying
Insufficient

Students submit incorrect calculations determining the robot gearing ratios.
Written Reflection

(Post Competition)
Excellent

Student submits a two paragraph essay detailing strengths and weaknesses in their design and programming, ways to improve their design and programming, and suggestions to modify rules and regulations for future competitions. All rules and regulations will be discussed then agreed upon the class by a simple majority vote.
Very Good

Student submits a two paragraph essay detailing strengths and weaknesses in their design and programming, ways to improve their design and programming.
Proficient

Student submits a one paragraph essay detailing strengths and weaknesses in their design and programming, ways to improve their design and programming.
Insufficient

Student does not submit an essay.




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