Legacy Traditional School Engineering Design Project 2017-2018

Junior High

EngineeringDesignProject

2017 - 2018

Dear Parents,

Welcome to our Annual Legacy Traditional School Science and Engineering Fair! Over the next 3 months, your child will be completing his/her project and participating in our school level science & engineering fair to be held on __________________________________.

For our science and engineering fair, each student has the option of doing a project using the Scientific Method (a study that involves asking a question, constructing a hypothesis, and testing the hypothesis) or using the Engineering Design Process (defining a problem, creating a solution to the problem, and testing it). This packet defines the requirements for the Engineering Design Process.

The Engineering Design Process is the set of steps that a designer takes to go from identifying a problem or need, to creating and developing a solution that solves the problem or meets the need.

During the Engineering Design Process, designers frequently jump back and forth between steps. Going back to earlier steps is common. This way of working is called “iteration,” and it is likely that your child’s process will do the same!

Remember: While engineers create new things — such as projects, websites, environments and experiences — scientists study how nature works. If your child’s project involves making observations and doing experiments, their project might better fit the Scientific Method.

For more information about the Engineering Design Process, please see your teacher’s website.

For your child’s safety, the science teacher must approve the project. It is important that you understand what topic your child has chosen and how he/she plans to do it. Although your child should do all the work, they may need your support and advice.

We hope you are as excited as we are for the chance to support your child with this project. If you have any questions regarding the science and engineering fair, please feel free to contact the science and engineering fair coordinator at your school.

Avondale: Jennifer.Chase@legacytraditional.org Laveen: Jennifer.Workman@legacytraditional.org

Lindsay.Melchiorri@legacytraditional.org Maricopa: Rachael.George@legacytraditional.org

Casa Grande: Kevin.Franc@legacytraditional.org N. Chandler: Anthony.Ramos@legacytraditional.org

Chandler: Rachel.Pretory@legacytraditional.org NW Tucson: Deann.Ennen@legacytraditional.org

Michelle.Sondrup@legacytraditional.org Stacia.Ely@legacytraditional.org

Gilbert: Tayzai.Roberts@legacytraditional.org Queen Creek: Andraya.Lyons@legacytraditional.org

Glendale: David.Agresto@legacytraditional.org

Nevada: Donald.Nordstrom@legacytraditional.org

Surprise: Jennifer.Morris@legacytraditional.org

Jennifer.Lewis@legacytraditional.org

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SOME VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:

● This is a long-term assignment. Each assignment that is due will not be accepted late. A grading rubric is attached.

● Besides being submitted for a grade, your project will allow you to participate in our school science and engineering fair. What happens if you win?

o From each school, 3 winners will be chosen from the Junior High division. These winners will attend the Regional District Science and Engineering Fair.

o From all the Legacy Traditional School’s Regional District Science and Engineering Fairs, we will send our first place winners (Elementary & Junior High divisions) to the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF).

o Students at the NW Tucson campus may also qualify to attend SARSEF (Southern Arizona Research, Science, and Engineering Fair). Please contact your teacher for more information.

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Science & Engineering Fair Project Timeline

The following is a timeline of important checkpoints along the way. Each assignment has a due date. Your teacher will tell you what dates to write down in the “Checkpoint Due Dates” column.

Assignment Due CheckpointDue Dates

Topic Selection October 16

Proposal October 23

Bibliography & Glossary November 3

Background Research Paper December 1

Final Report Part 1 December 8

Start Your Project and Begin Testing As soon as you receive your rough draft of your Final Report back

Summarize Results After you finish your testing. No later than mid-January

Create Display Board Late January

Oral Presentation February 5th

Final Report & Board Due when you give your Oral Presentation

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Science & Engineering Fair Competition Dates

Event Event Dates

School Science Fair February 13

Eastern & Southern Regional District Science Fair February 28

Western Regional District Science Fair February 28

SARSEF (NW Tucson only) April 11 – April 14

AzSEF Dates TBD

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STEP 1: CHOOSE A TOPIC & PROJECT PROPOSAL (Due Date: Oct. 23rd)

Choose a Topic:Engineering is the designing, building, and testing of a made-at-home project. It is the “invention category” of the science fair. You will need to choose a topic that you want to explore and define a problem that you ultimately want to solve.

Using the Engineering Design Process, you will: 1. Define a problem or need; 2. Design a project based on the defined problem or need; 3. Establish the requirements needed to develop your project; 4. Write up a procedure with preliminary designs; 5. Gather the materials needed; 6. Build a prototype (a model of the project) according to the designs; 7. Test the prototype; 8. Redesign, if necessary, to meet the stated design goal; 9. Connect, or apply, the value of the prototype to real world situations.

Be creative! Our judges, and SARSEF & AzSEF judges love a unique project and one that you care about!

Field of Study:Your topic must fall under one of these Fields of Study. If you are unsure what Field of Study your project falls under, contact your teacher.

● Physics & Astronomy ● Behavioral & Social Sciences ● Cellular & Molecular Biology ● Chemistry ● Computer Science

● Engineering: Electrical & Mechanical

● Engineering: Materials & Bioengineering

● Environmental Sciences

● Mathematical Sciences ● Medicine & Health Sciences● Plant Sciences● Earth & Planetary Science● Animal Sciences

Project Proposal:Before you begin investigating your topic, your teacher must approve your choice of project. To get started, you will fill out the following Project Proposal Form below. After it is signed, you will need to save it and place it in your Notebook (3-ring binder to be turned in with your project).

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

If your project involves Human Subjects; Vertebrate Animals; Human or Animal Tissue; Hazardous Substances, Devices or Activities; or Potential Pathogens (like bacteria or mold), you will need to get special permission and fill out special forms before you proceed. You will not be allowed to work on your project until permission has been granted. Please discuss your project with your teacher before beginning.

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Student Engineering Topic Selection & Proposal

I, _________________________, propose the following engineering topic for my science & engineering fair project.

Topic Category: Which broad category (see table below) would your project fall under? Example: Physics

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Physics & Astronomy

Behavioral & Social Sciences Cellular & Molecular Biology Chemistry

Computer Science

Earth & Planetary Science Energy & TransportationEngineering Environmental Sciences

Life Science

Mathematical Sciences

Medicine & Health SciencesPlant Sciences

Problem Statement: (Define a problem that your design will solve)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Design Ideas: What do you think you’ll design in order to solve the problem detailed above?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STUDENT: I agree that this will be the science & engineering fair topic that I’ll be working on. If I need to change my project, I will contact my teacher and discuss the change. I agree to put forth my best work and I understand that the science & engineering fair project is MY responsibility. I will seek help when needed but I am fully aware that all work is to be on my own. I also understand this is a long-term assignment. As such, if work is not turned in by the due date, I will earn a zero for that assignment, as stated in the Student-Parent Handbook.

Student Signature:______________________________________________________ Date:___________

PARENT: I support my child’s efforts in doing this science & engineering fair project and understand that this is a long-term assignment. If work is not turned in by the due date, my child will earn a zero for that assignment, as stated in the Student-Parent Handbook.

Parent Signature:_____________________________________________________________Date:___________

TEACHER: The project meets requirements for the science & engineering fair.

Teacher Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date:___________

Please return this form to your classroom teacher. A copy of your proposal will be made and returned to you.

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This form will be added to your Final Report Notebook and Logbook. If you need to make a change to your original proposal, you must clear this through your science teacher.

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STEP 2: SET UP YOUR LOG BOOK

A logbook is like an engineer’s diary. You will be writing all sorts of information down about your project, your problem statement, ideas for your prototype, materials, procedures, measurements, results, etc. The more details and personal input you include, the better. The reader should be able to look through your logbook and feel like they were right along with you during the process. You may include sketches, photos, and any other information that pertains to your work.

Use loose-leaf paper to record entries in your logbook. The logbook will be included in the appendix of your final notebook.

Date each entry. Make a new entry every time you work on your project and record all the work you did and all the measurements you made.

Use a pen and neatly cross out mistakes. Example: The prototype will use 30 stainless steel 20 zinc bolts.

The following are some entries that you may include in your logbook:

● Your initial brainstorm ideas● A description of your topic ● A statement of the real problem or need to be addressed ● Exploration of alternatives to answer need or problem ● Plans for the prototype ● A list of the materials needed/used ● A description of testing procedures ● Your thoughts about how the process is going● Your observations during your testing ● Charts and tables of data collected from the results of the trials● Conclusion● Questions that arise during your work

NOTE: AzSEF judges look for systematic data collection and analysis, so keep your notes thorough!

STEP 3: BIBLIOGRAPHY & GLOSSARY (Due Date: November 3rd)

Bibliography:

● Your bibliography must list the sources you used in your Background Research Paper. ● You must have at least 3 sources. Two of the sources must be physical sources (i.e. books,

magazines, encyclopedias, etc.) or from online newspaper or science journals. The other source(s) may be as many non-Wikipedia website source(s) you can find.

● Use MLA format and keep your Bibliography on a separate sheet from the research paper. ● If you have questions on how to properly cite your sources, ask any of your teacher. ● Remember to KEEP A COMPLETE LIST of all sources you use as you conduct your

research.

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Glossary:

Create a list of important keywords, concepts, mathematical equations, etc. that relate to your investigation. These words required to discuss/explain the science behind your investigation. Also, include any words you needed to look up to understand your investigation.

STEP 4: BACKGROUND RESEARCH PAPER (Due Date: December 1st)

Background Research:

The Background Research paper is created to find out as much as you can about your topic so you can form a hypothesis and analyze your results. The research paper states all the facts you collect while researching your investigative question. Simply stated, the background research paper is a retelling in your own words of what experts know about the topic.

For example, if a student is doing a project on the possible speed differences in baseballs hit by different types of bats, then that student could do background research on the history of baseball as a sport, the history of baseballs and bats, the different types of bats used today, and perhaps any other scientific research that they could find relating to their project.

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Your introduction should include an exploration of why you chose this topic and should clearly state your investigation topic question.

● What are you investigating? (define your topic)● Why did you choose this topic? (explain what made you interested to find out more)● Thesis Statement: A thesis statement is the one-sentence main idea of your Background Research

paper. Paragraph 2-4: Research, Key Definitions & Concepts

Define all the important keywords, concepts, mathematical equations, etc., that relate to your investigation and that are required to discuss the science behind your investigation.

The research you do will be specific to your project but can include:

● History of similar experiments. What do experts already know about the topic? Who studies this and why?

● Analysis of similar experiments. Look at what experts already know about the topic. What type of scientist/engineer studies this and why? What more do you want to learn? When and where is this studied or does it occur?

● Discuss the science behind your project, how it is used in everyday life, and why it’s important. How is it used in everyday life?

Paragraph 5: Conclusion

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A good conclusion restates the thesis and summarizes the main points of your research. This brings your writing to a smooth close and creates a well-written piece of work.

STEP 5: FINAL REPORT, PART 1 (Due Date: December 8th)

The Final Report should be typed and written in 3rd person, (which means you do not use the word, “I”. Instead, perhaps use the words, “this researcher.”) You will use the following Project Plan form below to write down your thoughts and plan out your project. When the Project Plan form is complete, you will use that information to complete the Final Report, part 1.

For Part 1, only the following sections are required:

A. Problem Statement: Identify the need or problem.B. Proposed Solution: The solution to the need or problem C. Background Research: Simply refer to your background research paper (for example, write,

“See ‘Rooftop Gardens – A Green Alternative to Air Conditioning’, Appendix 1”)D. Design Requirements: Typical requirements relate to shape, size, weight, appearance, physical

features, performance, use, cost, time, and money. Also, what is expected of the prototype and how will that be tested? What are your constraints? Use metric units.

E. Preliminary Designs: Brainstorm at least 5 different ideas (explore different alternatives that solve the problem). Include drawings with labeled parts of beginning designs. It is important to show the progress from design to redesign.

F. Final Design: Make sure your final design is identified, drawn, and labeled (using metric units).G. Materials: List of materials with dimensions required to build the prototype. Use metric units.H. Procedures: These are detailed step-by-step instructions on how to build the prototype and how

to test it. Think of it as a cookbook. This should be a recipe that another person could use to build the exact prototype. Include diagrams/photographs where appropriate and any special steps you will take when you collect and analyze data.

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Final Report Part 1 (ROUGH DRAFT):

Name:________________________________

A. Problem Statement: _____________________________________________________________________________________

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B. Proposed Solution:

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C. Background Research:

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D. Design Requirements:_____________________________________________________________________________________

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E. Preliminary (Drawings - need at least 5 different models) Use another blank piece of paper for more room.

F: Final Drawing (including metric labels) Attach a piece of graph paper with your final design on it.

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STEP 6: BUILD, TEST, RECORD, AND ANALYZE RESULTS

Now that you have planned out your project, you will begin building your prototype. Build the prototype according to the design requirements and procedures you have created. Once the prototype is built, you will design testing procedures to see if your prototype functions correctly. Test it and record your data – write down what is actually happening during your test. Test it at least 2-3 times, and analyze your data each time. See if the results match the design requirements. If not, you will need to redesign your product and test again.

STEP 6.1: REDESIGN, RETEST, RECORD, AND ANALYZE RESULTS

After the first tests, you will likely need to make some changes and/or redesign parts of the prototype that need adjusting. Keep careful notes of any changes you made. Retest the new design and analyze the new data.

Repeat this step as necessary until you feel the prototype has reached its greatest efficiency according to the design requirements.

STEP 7: FINAL REPORT, PART 2

Now that you have planned, designed, built, and tested your prototype, the following will be required to complete your Final Report & prepare for the Science & Engineering Fair.

I. First Prototype Data and Graphs: Describe your experience building the prototype and testing, including the results of 2-3 tests. Analyze the results. This part should include a data chart and at least one graph to show results.

J. Other Prototypes Data and Graphs: If you redesigned your prototype, include a description of the adjustments you made with diagrams and labeling. Include the results of your re-testing.

K. Data Analysis: Describe in words how your final prototype performed when compared to your Design Requirements. Refer to your data tables and graphs. Identify any trends or patterns.

L. Conclusion: When you write your conclusion it needs to be in paragraph form. You should also write it in “third-person”, this means that you do not use the word “I”, but instead use the words, “the researcher.” For example, do not write, “When I tested the inside temperature of the model, I noticed a pattern.” Instead, write, “When the researcher tested the inside temperature of the models, a pattern emerged.”

In writing your conclusion, you should restate the need or problem you set out to address. You should also summarize your design requirements, the work performed, if any re-designs were made and why, and your final results. In addition, you should summarize the following information and findings: What was learned from building the prototype? In what way is this prototype important? How would your prototype be applied to real life? How can you further improve the prototype? What are the merits, originality, and future usefulness of your prototype?

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M. Limitations: Explain anything in your project that may have caused room for error in results, including items out of your control (such as the weather). Include mistakes you think you made and how they could have been avoided if you were to do it again. It is OK to make errors if you communicate them so others can learn from them.

N. Application: How can this information be applied to everyday life? How does this impact the Field of Study or society/world?

O. Future Recommendations: Describe how you would improve the project if you were to do it again or extend it.

P. Acknowledgements (optional): Say thank you to the people who helped you, use 3rd person. Example: “This researcher would like to thank Mrs. Sagan for her help during the redesign of the project.”

Q. Bibliography: KEEP A COMPLETE LIST of all sources you use as you conduct your research and during your project, and include those in your Bibliography. You must have at least 5 sources. Use MLA format and keep your Bibliography on a separate sheet from the research paper. If you have questions on how to properly cite your sources, ask your English teacher.

STEP 8: ABSTRACTThe abstract is a very important part of your engineering project and is the last part of your final report to be written and is a brief summary of your project.

A general rule of thumb for the abstract may be:

● The first sentence should be your purpose – a statement of the problem or need you wanted to solve.

● The second sentence should be an overview of design requirements and most important constraints.

● The third sentence should be a summary of your brainstorming and preliminary designs. ● The fourth sentence should be a description of your final design, how you made it, and why it

was your final design. ● The fifth sentence should summarize testing and analysis of testing results. ● The sixth sentence should be your conclusion.

A person should be able to read the abstract and have a complete idea of what your project was about, how it was carried out, and what results were obtained. The abstract is written after the project is completed.

It must be typed, in 3rd person, and fit on one page with no more than 250 words.

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STEP 9: ASSEMBLE THE FINAL REPORT NOTEBOOK

(Due Date: Finish before January 29th – Create on your own schedule)

You will now assemble Parts 1 and 2 of the Final Report. Remember to put your name and your teacher’s name on the inside back cover of your notebook.

Put your notebook in this order:

1. Copy of Grading Rubric with name, grade, and project title filled in.2. Title Page3. Table of contents with pages numbered4. Abstract, on a page by itself with page numbered5. Final Report Part I with pages numbered6. Final Report Part II with pages numbered7. Bibliography on a page by itself8. Appendix (Appendix page numbers are not included in the table of contents)

o Logbook o Project Proposal (with signatures) from Step 1.o Background Research Papero If necessary, any SARSEF or AzSEF forms required for testing on human subjects,

vertebrate animals and/or potentially hazardous materials or biological agents must be included.

STEP 10: CREATE YOUR DISPLAY BOARD

(Due Date: Finish before February 2nd – Create on your own schedule)

The display board will be judged at science and engineering fairs (school wide, district, SARSEF, AzSEF) that you might qualify for.

Construct your science and engineering fair display board. The objective of a display board is to present the main areas and conclusions of your project so that others can easily recognize what you accomplished.  Your board should highlight the main points and key features of your project so that others will understand what you did and how you did it.

You may include the following information on your board:

1. The Problem Statement: a description of a practical need or problem to be solved.2. Design Requirements3. Preliminary & Final Design4. Materials 5. Procedures 6. Data Table(s): Create a table with the data measurements from your testing. This table should

represent all of your observations. You may choose not to include the Data Table on your Display Board if your Graph (from the next step) completely represents your data. If so, please include your Data Table in your Final Report.

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a. Metric units onlyb. Remember to label all columns, rows, etc. and give it a title

7. Graph(s): Take data from Data Table and make it into a graph (bar, pie, line, etc.) that represents the data in the best way visually. You might also want to include graphs of averages or other trends that are important to your data. Remember to label your graph. Graphs must have more than numbers – you must use units!

8. Data Analysis: In paragraph form, summarize the results seen in your Data Table and Graph(s). Identify any trends or patterns.

9. Conclusion: In paragraph form, restate the need or problem you set out to address. You should summarize your design requirements, the work performed, if any re-designs were made and why, and your final results.

10. Future Research: Describe how you would improve the project if you were to do it again. 11. Limitations: Explain anything in your project that may have caused an error in the results,

including items out of your control. Include mistakes you think you made and how they could have been avoided if you were to do it again.

12. Application: How can this information be applied to everyday life? How does this impact the Field of Study or society or our world?

Important Notes:

● Use a freestanding tri-fold display board. Your entire display should not exceed 30” deep (front to back), 48” wide (side to side), 36” tall (top to bottom).

● Remember to include only pictures of the project, not of people.● Informational text must be typed (recommended) or written neatly● Include your graphs or charts and any other visual aids like photographs or drawings● Put your name on the back of the board. Do not put your name or any other personal

identification information anywhere else on the board.● Be creative. Make it attractive, eye-catching, and easy-to-read from a distance.

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Here is an example of an Engineering Project Display Board.

You can use the following layout or come up with your own. Usually Display Boards are “read” left to right, just like a newspaper, with the Project Plan information toward the left and the Results & Conclusion toward the right.

*****************Your board must fold completely flat****************

STEP 11: ORAL PRESENTATION (DUE: February 5th)

Junior High students are required to do an oral report as a part of their grade. The presentation should be 30 seconds to 1 minute in length maximum. The abstract may be used as a guide for what information to include. Within the presentation, be sure to describe what you did and why, the outcome, and how you used the scientific method in this process. The oral presentation should be brief, similarly to an elevator pitch, that introduces, reviews data/tests and summarizes your entire project.

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GRADING PERIOD 2 RUBRICS & DUE DATES (Engineering Design Process)Below are rubrics that will be used to grade your project. These rubrics cover the Engineering Design Process projects and will be used for your letter grade. Please note that this project is considered a long-term assignment and therefore any items not turned in on time will earn a zero. See the Parent/Student handbook for further information.

Please fill in your name, grade, and title of your project, and remove this rubric from your packet and put it in the front of your notebook so your teacher can use it to grade your work.

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Grade: _________

Title: ____________________________________________________________________________

Note to teachers: Grading period 2 has three graded parts. Topic Selection & Proposal will be treated as a Classwork/Homework grade; Background Research will be treated as a Quiz grade; Bibliography & Glossary will be a CW/HW grade; and the Final Report part 1 will be a Lab grade.

Topic Selection & Proposal - Due Date: October 16th/October 23rdTopic Selection & Project Proposal

● Signed, with appropriate information● Turned in on time

____out of 10 pts.

Total for Topic Selection & Proposal: (CW/HW grade) /10 pts

Bibliography & Glossary – Due Date: November 3rdBibliography

● Title “Works cited” (2 pts)● Sources listed according to MLA format (2 pt)● Minimum of 3 sources (3 pts)

○ 2 sources must be physical source○ 1 or more sources can be internet based

● Glossary written as a list of key terms and definitions (3pts)

____out of 10 pts.

Total for Bibliography & Glossary (CW/HW grade) /10 pts

Background Research Paper – Due Date: December 1stBackground Research

Includes all components for each paragraph as outlined in the science & engineering fair packet, typed or printed neatly.● Intro and Thesis (4 pts)● Key Definitions & Concepts (3 pts)● Research (8 pts)● Conclusion (4 pts)● Typed or printed neatly (1 pt)

____out of 20 pts.

Total for Background Research (Quiz grade) /20 pts

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Final Report Part 1 – Due Date: December 8thPurpose:

● Explains why the student chose the project (2 pts)● Typed or printed neatly in cursive (1 pt)

____out of 3 pts.

Problem Statement:● Problem or need is defined (4 pts) ____out of 4 pts.

Background Research, Bibliography and Glossary ● Placed in the Final Report Notebook’s appendix (1 pt) ____out of 2 pts.

Design Requirements:● Thorough list of requirements and constraints (8 pts) ____out of 8 pts.

Preliminary Designs:● Evidence of brainstorming (4 pts)● Evidence of progress between designs (4 pts)● Final prototype drawings identified and with labeled parts (9 pts)● Minimum of at least 5 different drawings/models (3 pts)

____out of 20 pts.

Final Design:● Proportions clearly labeled using metric units (4 pts) ● Neat and organized (2 pts) ● Matches final project prototype (2 pts)

____ out of 8 pts.

Materials:● List all supplies (7 pts)● All measurements and amounts are in metric units (2 pts)

____out of 9 pts.

Procedures:● Step by Step instructions (15 pts)● Can be easily followed (4 pts)

____out of 19 pts.

Overall Final Report Part 1● Typed or printed neatly, 3rd person (2 pts)

____out of 2 pts

Total for Final Report Part 1: (Lab grade) 75/ pts.

Teachers: Use the table below to record the grades for Grading Period 2. Input these values into the grade book.

Grading Period 2:Topic Selection & Proposal (CW/HW grade) / 10 pts. Bibliography & Glossary (CW/HW grade) / 10 pts.Background Research (Quiz grade) / 20 pts.Final Report Part 1 (Lab grade) / 75 pts.

GRADING PERIOD 3 RUBRICS & DUE DATES

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Note to teachers: Grading period 3 only has one due date and one entered grade as detailed below.

Final Report Notebook & Display Board – Due Date: February 5thTitle Page:

Typed or printed neatly & place correctly on the page (1 pt) ____ out of 1 pt.

Table of Contents:● Has title, list, and page #’s (1 pt) ____ out of 1 pts.

Abstract:● Project Title (1 pt)● Statement of Need or Problem to be solved (2 pts)● Summary of Design Requirements (2 pts)● Summary of the Preliminary Design (2 pts)● Description of the Final Design & Prototype Construction (2 pts)● Description of the Testing Procedure (2 pts)● Your Conclusion (2 pts)● Less than 250 words (1 pts)

____out of 14 pts.

Final Report Part I:● Included in the final notebook (1 pt) ____ out of 1 pt.

Prototype Data:● Description of what happened while building the 1st & supplementary

prototypes (3 pts)● Testing results of the tests on the prototype with analysis. (6 pts)

____ out of 9 pts.

Prototype Graphs:● Testing results of all prototypes plotted or charted in a nice way (7 pts)● Information is presented in metric units (2 pts)● All information labeled and neat (1 pt)

____ out of 10 pts.

Data Analysis:● Refers to data chart and graphs (2 pts)● Identifies trends (2 pts)● Describes relationship between the prototype and Design

Requirements (5 pts)

____out of 9 pts.

Conclusion:● Evidence shown of what was learned. (9 pts) ____out of 9 pts.

Limitations:● Explains elements of project that may have caused room for error in

results, as well as elements that you were unable to control (4 pts) ____ out of 4 pts.

Application:● Explains how the information could be applied to everyday life (4 pts) ____ out of 4 pts.

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Future Research:● Explains what else you could have done in the future (4pts)

____ out of 4 pts.

Appendix:● Contains Logbook, Project Proposal, Background Research Paper, and

any other required paperwork.____ out of 5 pts.

Final Report:● Written in 3rd person throughout the entire report (4 pts) ____ out of 4 pts.

Total for Final Report / 75 pts.

DISPLAY BOARD: ● Board displays correct use of the engineering design process used in

this project (6 pts)● Board clearly explains the science behind the project (6 pts)● Board is visually appealing and easy to understand (3 pts)

____ out of 15 pts.

Total for Display Board: / 15 pts.

ORAL PRESENTATION: ● Project introduction (2 pts)● Data/trials reviewed (2pts)● Summary of results/conclusion (2 pts)● Voice was clear and presentation was no more than 1 minutes

(2pts) ● Able to respond appropriately to DOK level 2 and above

questions during presentation at least 2 times (2 pts)

____ out of 10 pts.

Total for Display Board: / 10 pts.

Total for Final Report & Display Board: (Test grade) / 100 pts.

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