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==The culmination and application of the students hard work and knowledge. Students spend the day competing in both a speed, and weight challenge. The team with the highest combined score wins. Teams also receive awards for creativity and design. Students will be scored using the following rubric.==





Boat Prototype Building Evaluation Rubric Student Name: Score: Both students and teachers assess the complete the rubric. Full points are awarded to a specific category if the listed criteria are met, while partial points are awarded if partial criteria are met. Category Scoring Criteria Points Student EvaluationTeacher Evaluation Design 20 points Design of the boat indicates a clear and accurate understanding of the principles of buoyancy, density, mass, volume, and displacement. 10 Construction 30 points An effort is visible in the design to use knowledge gathered from the unit. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">10 <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">The prototype is constructed accurately from the design. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">10 <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">The prototype is neat and put together according to scale. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">10 <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">Testing 15 points <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">The prototype is tested for stability. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">5 <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">The prototype is tested for buoyancy with different loads. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">5 <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">The prototype is tested for speed. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">5 <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">Outcome of Testing 5 points <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">The boat’s construction is sound in at least one category. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">5 <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">Design Changes 15 points <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">Areas of weakness are identified. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">10 <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">Areas for change are discussed. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">5 <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">The design is modified and submitted to account for required changes. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">15 <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">Conduct 15 points <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">All team members contributed appropriately. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">5 <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">All team members can relate to the terms and knowledge learned from the unit. <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">5 <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">Score <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">Total Points <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9446px; width: 1px;">100