Energy Transformation Project Rubric

Materials and
Diagram
(Planning)

Beginning (1)
Not Yet at
Minimum Level of
Expectations
List of materials
and labelled
diagram is missing
or incomplete.

Building
Instructions
(Planning and
Communication)

Step-by-step

Results
(Testing)

No evidence of

Energy
Transformation
(Knowledge and
Communication)

No attempt to
explain energy
transformation.
Information is
missing.

instructions are
missing or
incomplete.

any testing.

Satisfactory (2)
Progressing Towards
Expectations (Minimum)
List (and quantity) of
materials and/or diagram
does not accurately reflect
the final design.

Instructions do not
adequately describe the
building process.
Some steps are missing or
inaccurate.
Evidence of testing but no
results provided.

Description of energy
transformations is
incomplete or inaccurate.
No relation between energy
transformation and models
design.

Proficient (3)
Completely Meets
Expectations

Excellent (4)
Exceeds Expectations

Complete and accurate list

of primary materials with
quantities.
Primary features of machine
are clearly labeled on a
diagram that represents the
final design.
Step-by-step instructions
are organized and provide an
accurate description of the
building process.

Complete and accurate list of all

materials and quantities used.
All features of the design are
clearly labeled.
Diagram accurately represents
the final design.

Clear and accurate reporting

of preliminary results.
Attempt made to improve
design.
Description of any design
modifications.
Accurate description of
energy transformation with
reference to potential and
kinetic energy.
Connection to models design
and function.

Step-by-step instructions are

clear to follow, organized and
provide a detailed and accurate
description of the building
process.
Clear and accurate reporting of
all results.
Problems identified and
reported and attempt(s) made
to improve design.
Clear description of all design
modifications.
Clear and accurate description
of energy transformation with
reference to potential and
kinetic energy as well as more
specific forms (elastic, gravity,
electrical, etc.).
Connection to models design
and function is clearly and
accurately communicated.

MARK

Design Success
(Demonstration
of Knowledge
and
Understanding)

Machine was
incomplete.

Machine did not meet the

target distance (1m).

Machine met and exceeded

the target distance (1-10m).

Machine travelled well beyond

the target distance (>10m)

Individual
Participation
(Responsibility)

No fulfillment of
group
responsibilities.

Partial fulfillment of group

responsibilities.
Some but not all tasks were
completed on time.

Complete fulfillment of
group responsibilities.
All assigned tasks were
completed on time.

Complete fulfillment of all

assigned responsibilities (single
member groups only).
All assigned tasks were
completed before due dates.

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