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Simple Machine Leprechaun Trap Simple Machine Leprechaun Trap Students will create a Leprechaun Trap which incorporates at least 1 simple machines as part of the working trap. Students are also to include bait and a way to "trap" the leprechaun, such as a cage or a snare. Students will also turn in the question pages. Each student must present the trap to the class. Rubric Code: ZX8W624 By sdembski Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Simple Machine Leprechaun Trap
	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Quality of construction	Good * Trap is neatly put together.<BR> * All materials are attached well.<BR> * Care has been put into the placement of all materials. <BR> * Special attention has been made to details on trap.	Fair * Trap is put together with neatness in mind but some areas are a little messy.<BR> * Almost all materials are attached well.<BR> * Care has been put into the placement of major materials. <BR> * Some attention has been made to details on sculpture.	Poor * Trap is not put together well.<BR> * Few materials are attached well.<BR> * Little care has been put into the placement of major materials. <BR> * Little attention has been made to details on trap.
Creative Use of Objects	Good * Student has creatively chosen materials and used them in a unique way to build the parts of the trap.<BR> * The trap's parts seem realistic.	Fair * Student has creatively chosen some materials and used them in a common way to build the parts of the trap.<BR> * The trap's parts seem somewhat realistic.	Poor * Student has not creatively chosen materials.<BR> * The trap's parts are unrealistic.
Appearance and Effort	Good Trap is visually appealing and original.<BR> It is obvious the student put forth great effort. *The trap works.	Fair Trap is visually appealing but lacking some original thinking.<BR> Student may or may not have done his/her best. *The trap did not seem to work as planned.	Poor Trap is not visually appealing and has no originality.<BR> Student put forth little effort and/or waited until the last minute.
Use of Simple Machines	Good Three or more simple machines are incorporated<BR> AND<BR> the simple machines work as part of the trap and are realistic. (10 points)	Fair Only one or two simple machines are incorporated<BR> OR <BR> the simple machines used do not work as part of the trap and are unrealistic. (5 points)	Poor No simple machines are used.
Presentation	Good Presentation is clear and the student has obviously practiced.	Fair Student seemed disorganized during presentation.	Poor Students did not present a trap to the class.