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Bridge Building Challenge 
Bridge Building Challenge
Arch, truss, or beam bridge to be made out of popsicle sticks and hot glue. Width must be a minimum of four centimetres. The bridge must span distance of 40 centimetres. The bridge must be able withstand a maximum weight while not being too heavy. Each group must use at least 100 popsicle sticks for the construction of their bridge.
Rubric Code: KX2A363
By missmullerfgpa
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Forces Acting on Structures:
Popsicle Stick Bridge
  Level 1

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Level 2

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Level 3

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Level 4

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Appearance/Aesthetic appeal

The bridge is symmetrical
The materials have been used neatly and efficiently.
Level 1

Struggled with (shapes, patterns, etc.)
Work is sloppy and ineffective throughout.
Design is unattractive and/or plain.
Bridge lacks symmetry
Level 2

Limited (shapes, patterns, etc.)
Design and use of glue is messy at times.
Some visual appeal.
glue use..messy
Bridge is almost symmetrical
Level 3

Overall, an attractive bridge (shapes, patterns, etc.)
Tidy work most of the time.
Visually appealing.
Bridge is symmetrical
Level 4

Extremely aesthetic in design (shapes, patterns, etc.)
All construction is clean and attractive.
Visually appealing.
Bridge is symmetrical
Design

Principles of design:
triangles, braces, end post, strut, lateral bracing.
Level 1

Students used none of the
principles of design in
completing the Popsicle Stick Bridge.

Design elements are ineffective

Is not required length
Level 2

Students used some of
the principles of design in
completing the Popsicle
Stick Bridge.

Design elements are not always used effectively

Is not required length
Level 3

Students used most of the
principles of design in
completing the Popsicle Stick Bridge

Some design elements are used effectively

Is required length
Level 4

Students used all of the
principles of design in
completing the Popsicle
Stick Bridge.

Design elements are used in an effective and efficient manner

Is required length
Weight held

Level 1

Holds 3 science books
Level 2

Holds 6 science books
Level 3

Holds 9 science books
Level 4

Holds 10 science books and both encyclopedias
Design and Presentation

Level 1

Bridge design does not match the design of the blueprint/sketch
Does not provide name of bridge or explain its design features
Provides limited pictures of real life bridges that match the one constructed
Level 2

Bridge design somewhat matches the design of the blueprint/sketch
Does not provide name of bridge
Briefly explains its design features
Provides limited pictures of real life bridges that match the one constructed
Level 3

Bridge blueprint/sketch mostly matches the design of the finished product
Accurately names the type bridge built and explains its design features
Provides good pictures of real life bridges that match the one constructed
Level 4

Bridge blueprint/sketch matches the design of the finished product
Accurately names the type bridge built and thoroughly explains its design features
Provides excellent pictures of real life bridges that match the one constructed
Discussion of design elements

-students is able to
discuss how and why
they used certain
design elements
Level 1

the student demonstrates little understanding of the
design elements used
in their bridge
Level 2

-the student demonstrates some understanding of the
design elements used
in their bridge
Level 3

-the student demonstrates a considerable understanding of the design elements used
in their bridge
Level 4

-the students
demonstrates a
thorough understanding of the design elements used in their bridge
Planning & Reflection

-students provides a
thorough reflection
about the project
Level 1

-student provides little
planning & reflection about design elements, use of materials, or ways
to improve the project
Level 2

-student provides
some planning & reflection about design elements, use of materials, or ways
to improve the project
Level 3

-student provides a
thoughtful planning & reflection about design
elements, use of
materials, or ways to
improve the project
Level 4

-students provides and
thoughtful and thorough planning & reflection about the design elements, use of
materials, or ways to
improve the project
Teamwork

Level 1

The students didn't use teamwork in
completing the Popsicle Stick Bridge.
Level 2

The students used little teamwork in completing
the Popsicle Stick Bridge
Level 3

The students used some teamwork in completing the Popsicle Stick
Bridge.
Level 4

The students used
teamwork at all times
when completing the Popsicle Stick Bridge
Rules and procedures

Level 1

The students did not follow the rules and
procedures.
Level 2

The students followed some of the
rules and procedures
Level 3

The students followed most of the rules
and procedures.
Level 4

The students followed all of the rules and
procedures.



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