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Simple Machine mini-books Simple Machine mini-books The students made Simple Machine books. The books should have definition of the 6 types of simple machines and illustrations of each. They should also include an explanation of how the simple machine helps make work easier. Rubric Code: M2A3A2 By hfleming Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: K-5

Simple Machine booklets project
	Apprentice 15 pts	Average Mechanic 20 pts	Master Mechanic 25 pts
Neatness	Apprentice Spelling is incorrect, sloppy writing	Average Mechanic Some incorrect spelling, writing is mostly legible, and pictures are present.	Master Mechanic No incorrect spelling, writing is neat and legible, the pictures are colorful.
Quantity of illustrations	Apprentice There are few to no drawn and colored illustrations of each of the six simple machines.	Average Mechanic There are at least 5 pictures of the six simple machines. Most drawings are neatly done.	Master Mechanic There is an illustration for all six simple machines. Ilustrations are neatly done and colored.
Effort	Apprentice This project was rushed through quickly. There is a lack of neatness and pictures.	Average Mechanic This project was done to meet the standards set by the teacher and this can be seen by the quanity of pictures and neatness.	Master Mechanic This project was completed in a timely fashion and goes above the teacher's expectations. This project consists of many pictures (more than the necessary amount) and is very neat and organized.
Definition/explanation	Apprentice Very few definitions or explanations given for simple machine	Average Mechanic All simple machines had definition ; some explanations of how the simple machine could be used were missing.	Master Mechanic All simple machines had definition and explanation of how the simple machine could be used.