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Synthetic Body Joint Design Students have to design a joint from synthetic materials after a freely moving joint found in the human body. This simply assesses the proposal of the project and explanation of information, not the building of the joint itself. Rubric Code: M3389C By lholzbauer Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Biology Type: Project Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Minimal 1 pts	Basic 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Advanced 4 pts
Joint Modeled	Minimal Little explanation beyond naming joint chosen Connection not made between type of freely moving joint and movement	Basic Chosen joint stated, with little description of the function of the body described Missing either type of freely moving joint or type of movement allowed	Proficient Chosen joint is stated and it's function in the body is described Type of freely moving joint is included, as well as what type of movement the joint allows	Advanced Chosen joint is stated and function in the body is described in detail, including examples of things done with this joint Type of freely moving joint included, as well as what type of movement the joint allows
Explanation of Materials	Minimal Materials list and description incomplete Materials for parts of the joint are missing No connection made between physical characteristics and the joint	Basic Materials are listed with some description of physical characteristics Does not indicated which materials represent which parts of the joint Some connection made between physical characteristics and the joint	Proficient Materials used are listed and most physical characteristics are described Includes materials for bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and blood vessels and explanation of why materials make a good substitute	Advanced Materials are described in detail and many physical characteristics are described Materials may includes those beyond required parts and explanation of why materials make a good substitute
Description of Experiment	Minimal Description incomplete and many of the parts listed in "Basic" listed and experiment not explained	Basic Description of experiment includes at least 4 of following: Independent Variable Dependent Variable Experimental Group Control Group Hypothesis Incomplete Description of Experiment	Proficient Description of experiment includes: Independent Variable Dependent Variable Experimental Group Control Group Hypothesis Description of Experiment	Advanced In addition to "Proficient", additional description of the experiment and further questions asked
Visual Diagram/Drawing	Minimal Few to no required parts included	Basic Some required parts represented in the drawing	Proficient Drawing includes required parts and where they are in the joint	Advanced Drawing includes required parts plus any other parts not listed May also include short descriptions

Keywords:

Skeletal System, Muscular System, Scientific Method

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Biology

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