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Marshmallow Toothpick Structure
Marshmallow Toothpick Structure
The students were tasked to create a multi-floored structure out of toothpicks and marshmallows that would withstand a teacher-made earthquake.
Rubric Code:
MX8W329
By
paulawhite
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Forces Acting on Structures:
100 %
Marshmallow Toothpick Tower
Level 1
5 pts
Level 2
5 pts
Level 3
5 pts
Level 4
5 pts
Stability
Level 1
Structure was unable to stand independently.
Level 2
Structure was able to stand for a brief period of time without assistance.
Level 3
Structure was able to stand for a period of time without assistance.
Level 4
Structure was able to stand without assistance.
Teamwork
Level 1
Partners ..no team work.. one person ran the show!
No respect shown.
Level 2
Partners ..some team work.
Some respect shown.
Level 3
Partners were working together, but occasionally distracted from their project in some way.
Respect was observed most of the time.
Level 4
Each person was actively involved in the building process. All partners were treated with respect.
Blueprint
- sketch
- post building
reflection
Level 1
Tower design does not match the design and changes were not explained.
Level 2
Tower design somewhat matches the design.
If any changes were made during building, they were explained a little upon reflection.
Level 3
Tower mostly matches the design of the finished product.
If any changes were made during building, they were sufficiently explained upon reflection.
Level 4
Tower matches the design of the finished product.
If any changes were made during building, they were thoroughly explained upon reflection.
Keywords:
structures, forces, stability, gravity, design
Subjects:
Science
(General)
Types:
Project
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