Design Projects

Essential Element

0

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3

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Project Design
(See Project Design Diagram)

None present

3 or more components listed in #3è
missing, incomplete, or vague.

1-2 components listed in
#3 è
missing, incomplete, or vague.

Includes clearly stated:
1) Problem/Need that lends itself to a technological solution
2) Goal
3) Constraints
4) Alternatives Considered
5) Design Strategy

All of # 3 stated in detail; realistic goals; shows clear understanding of multiple constraints, resources, alternatives.

Design Process

None stated

Has only one of the three components listed in #3. è

Has two of the three components listed in #3. è

1) Project addresses a clearly stated need; 2) shows evidence of a process of refining the product; 3) uses controlled experiment to test the final design.

All components in #3 plus evidence that one or more controlled experiments informed the design process and helped shape the final product.

Conceptual Understanding

None

Has only one of the three components listed in #3 è
Or weak application of all three.

Has two of the three components listed in #3 è
Or weak application of one or more components.

1) Project related to key concepts in life, earth, and/or physical science appropriate for the grade level; 2) uses those concepts to accurately explain functioning of design; 3) relates conceptual understanding to problem, goals, results.

All of # 3 plus represents key concepts in multiple ways: words, charts, diagrams, artwork, models, etc.

Controlled Experiment

Not present

Has only one of the components listed in #3.è

Has two or three components listed in #3.è

1) Problem question addresses the goals of the design; 2) demonstrates understanding of variables/constants/controls; 3) collects and analyzes data; 4) uses conclusion to suggest further refinements to the design.

All of #3 plus use of appropriate number of trials and levels of the independent variable.

Model or Example of Design Product

None

2 or more components listed in # 3 è
missing, incomplete, or vague.

One component listed in
#3 è
missing, incomplete, or vague.

1) Model or product functions as described; 2) model or product shows clear innovation or novel use of existing technology; 3) model or product uses easily obtained materials.

Includes all of # 3 plus model or product has immediate aesthetic appeal.

Display

No display

2 or more Essential Elements: missing, or labels don’t match content.

One Essential Element: missing or labels and content don’t match.

All Essential Elements present; labels and content match; recognizable organization.

All of # 3 plus clean, neat, eye-catching display board appropriately decorated.

Oral Presentation

None

Meets 1 or none of the components listed in #3.è

Meets 2 of the components listed in #3.è

1) Stays on topic; 2) clearly describes problem, constraints, design process, conclusion; 3) stays within time limit (3-8 minutes).

All of # 3 plus clearly structured delivery with introduction, development, conclusion.