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| General Guidelines | Rubrics |
| Diagram of Model Car | Assessment |
| Materials | Questions |
| Tools | Essential Academic Learnings |
1. First examine the diagram of the assembled model below.
2. Discuss the questions that follow with one other student.
3. Write appropriate responses to each of
the questions on attached
sheet.
4. You may construct the exact model car in the
diagram or you may
be really creative and make your own modifications.
5. Please read the Materials List of all materials needed to make your model car. The only materials made available by your teacher are those shown on the list. These are the only materials you may use. The problem solving part of this project is to create a model car using only these materials. Also, your car will have to travel at least one meter under its own power. So, this means you have to stop, think, discuss, plan, construct and then test. Be creative, imaginative, innovative, have fun!
6. Also, checkout the Tools list.
7. Develop a set of questions about how proceed and what scientific questions need to be answered.
8. When you finish constructing your car model
you will be required to submit a design drawing of your model with specifications
in centimeters. (Measure the parts of your car – width, length, height,
diameter.)
9.Please read the sheet on rubrics and assessment
of the project. These are very important. They tell you what is expected
and how you will be assessed.
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Items
Quantity
Index cards
(3 – 3x5) & (2 – 5x8)
Plastic straws
(3 – standard size)
Rubberbands
(2)
Paper clips
(2 – regular size)
Jumbo paper clips
(2)
Sheet of paper
(1 – 8x11)
Masking tape
( a 3/4" strip, 24")
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1. Pencil
2. Scissors
3. Compass
4. Ruler
5. Pliers
6. Hole punch
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Rubrics are a type of guide for the criteria and expectations a student is to follow in order to create and complete an activity with a certain level of mastery and success.
1. Staying on task while
constructing model car.
2. Reading and following
directions.
3. Approaching task
with positive attitude.
4. Being inventive and
cooperative in solving problems.
5. Generating a set
of questions related to the scientific investigation.
6. Applying the concepts
of work, energy, forces, motion, friction and simple machines.
7. Testing models by
predicting and observing.
8. Applying science
skills and knowledge to solve problems.
9. Constructing a quality
product.
10. Constructing a model car
that will travel at least one meter under its own power.
11. Creating and constructing
a car significantly different from the given model.
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ASSESSMENT FOR TOM'S MODEL CAR
Name ________________________________ Per. ___ Date _________ Score ____
Please check the appropriate space. Self evaluation ___ Teacher evaluation ___
Model Car Requirements and Expectations
Exceeds Meets Approaches Below
The Student Will:
Stay on task while constructing
model car:
Day 2--- 10 8 4 1
Day 3--- 10 8 4 1
Day 4--- 10 8 4 1
Approach task with positive
attitude (language & behavior)---
10
8
4
1
Be inventive and cooperative
in solving problems of
constructing a model car---
10
8
4
1
Develop questions related to the
scientific investigation being
studied ---
10
8
4
1
Apply concepts of work, energy,
forces, motion, friction and simple
machines---
10
8
4
1
Test models by predicting and
observing the performance of
types of car construction
10
8
4
1
Apply science skills to
solve
problems. (Identify problems,
design and test solutions, and
evaluate potential solutions.)
10
8
4
1
Construct a Quality Product:
All parts measured precisely --- 10 8 4 1
All parts neatly cut & trimmed --- 10 8 4 1
All parts properly taped &
stay
together! ---
10
8
4
1
Construct a model car that
will travel at least one meter
under its own power---
10
8
4
1
Create and construct a car that
is significantly different from
the
given model. (Originality)
10
8
4
1
Extra points for a car that wins
a speed race. (Performance) ---
10
8
4
1
Total of "Meets" column (136points) Score _____
Comments:
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1. What is the length of the body?
2. What size for wheels?
3. How are wheels attached to axles?
4. Do wheels roll?
5. How are axles attached to body?
6. How do you make wheels stable?
7. How is the rubberband attached?
8.Will the car look like the diagram? Why or why not?
9. How will the car be powered?
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1.1.2 Motion of Objects - speed, velocity, acceleration
1.2.2 Energy Sources - kinetic, potential, mechanical
1.2.3 Forces to Explain Motion - balanced & unbalanced forces on motion of objects
2.1 Develop abilities to do scientific inquiry
2.1.1 Questioning
2.1.4 Modeling
2.2 Apply science knowledge & skills to solve problems
2.2.1 Identify problems
2.2.2 Designing & testing solutions
2.2.3 Evaluating potential
solutions
