straw structure rubric

STRAW STUCTURE
LAB EVALUATION


Criteria with point value

(4) Accomplished architect
(3) Beginner architect
(2) Architect's apprentice
(1) Arichitect still in school


Collaboration and Communication

( 4 ) Student proactively contributed to the group by giving at least 3 ideas for construction,
staying on topic and building off others ideas and thoughts.

( 3 ) Student actively contributed to the group by giving at least 2 ideas for construction,
staying on topic most often, and supplies support and constructive criticism at times.

( 2 ) Student rarely contributed to the group by giving at least 1 idea for construction.
Conversations often off topic with little support to others in the group.

( 1 ) Student never contributes to the group by not giving any ideas for construction.
Conversation is always off topic and offers no support to others.


Preparation

( 4 ) Student is always prepared for class with materials, lab book, packet and supplies.

( 3 ) Student is usually prepared for class with materials, lab book, packet and supplies.

( 2 ) Student is rarely prepared for class with materials, lab book, packet and supplies.

( 1 ) Student is never prepared for class with materials, lab book, packet and supplies.


Building Design

( 4 ) Lab report shows clear progression in building design modifying hypothesis and structure
as went along. Active thinking processes

( 3 ) Lab report shows some progression in building design modifying hypothesis and structure
as went along. Active thinking processes.

( 2 ) Lab report shows little progression in building design and modification of hypothesis and
structure as went along. Lack of thinking processes shown.

( 1 ) Lab report shows no progression in building design and modifying hypothesis and
structure as went along. No thinking processes.

Height

( 4 ) Structure measures 1 meter tall or greater

( 3 ) Structure measures 90 centimeters or above

( 2 ) Structure measures 60 to 90 centimeters

( 1 ) Structure measures 59 meters or below

Stability

( 4 ) Structure clearly is able to stand on its own for at least 1 minute. Little tilt or sway.

( 3 ) Structure is able to stand on its own for at least 1 minute with some tilt and swaying.

( 2 ) Structure is barely able to stand on its own for 1 minute.

( 1 ) Structure not able is able to stand on its own for at least 1 minute.


Durability

( 4 ) Structure clearly able to hold 250 grams for at least 1 minute.

( 3 ) Structure able to hold 250 grams for 30 seconds or 200 – 249 grams for 1 min.

( 2 ) Structure able to hold 250rams for less than 30 seconds or 150 – 199 grams for 1 min.

( 1 ) Structure not able to hold 250 grams or able to hold 100 grams or less.


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