Grade

8 Science - Complex Machine Assignment

In science 8 we discussed six different simple machines. Then, we discovered that these
simple machines could be combined to create complex machines. Your task is to select a
complex machine of your choice and highlight various features of this machine.

Your task is to create a brochure/pamphlet about the machine you chose. This pamphlet
should be designed for the purpose of selling this machine, and should include the
following information:

Machine name.
Purpose(s) of the machine.
Simple machines found within the complex machine.
Any subsystems (and their purpose) contained within the machine.
Simple machines found within this complex machine. (A description of how they
are used is needed.
Benefits of using the machine.
Different models available (provide 2-3)
Images
Gears (if any)


You will have the remainder of class on March 11th, and the full class on March 12th to
complete this assignment. This assignment is due March 13th.

The back- side of this page illustrates how this assignment will be graded.


Examples of Complex machines:
Bicycle
Wheel Barrow
Fingernail clippers
Egg Beater
Pencil Sharpener
Sewing Machine
Toaster
Stapler
Can opener
Wheelchair
Prosthetic limb

*If you wish to use a Complex machine NOT on this list, check with Mrs. Taylor for approval!

Name: __________________________________

SCORE

Choosing a complex
machine.

No machine was
chosen.

An appropriate
complex machine
was chosen.

Pamphlet
demonstrates
machine name.

Name of machine not

evident.

Machine name is
evident, but is not
clearly visible.

Machine name is
clearly visible.

Pamphlet
demonstrates
machine description.

Machine is not
described.

Machine is
partially
described.

Machine is
described, but
description is
unclear.

Machine is
described clearly.

Machines uses not

described.

Uses are partially

described.

Uses described, but

description is
unclear.

Uses described
fully and clearly.

No benefits are
mentioned.

Benefit(s)
mentioned, but are
irrelevant or
incomplete.

Benefit(s)
mentioned, but
description is
unclear.

Benefit(s)
mentioned, and
are clear and

No simple machines
mentioned.

Simple machines
mentioned with no
description, or are
not contained in
the machine.

Simple machines
are mentioned, and
are described, but
some important
information is
missing.

Simple machines
are mentioned,
and their
purposes are
described clearly
and accurately

Pamphlet identifies
appropriate
subsystem(s) within
the complex machine.

Subsystems are not

mentioned.

Subsystems are
mentioned, but are
irrelevant.
Important
information is
missing.

Subsystems are
mentioned, but the
description is vague
and/or partially
inaccurate.

Subsystems are
mentioned, and
described clearly
and accurately.

Pamphlet identifies
any gears within the
complex machines.

No gears are
mentioned, but are
contained in this
complex machine.

Gears are
identified, but are
not described.

Gears are
identified(when
available) with a
vague description.

No different models
are mentioned.

Different models
are mentioned
with a partial or
unclear
description.

Different models
are mentioned with
a clear description.

Pamphlet
demonstrates uses for
the machine
Pamphlet describes
benefits of using the
machine.
Pamphlet identifies
simple machines
within the complex
machine.

Pamphlet identifies
other models
available.

Images

Spelling &
Punctuation

Readability
(font, syntax, word flow)
Dynamic/Creative
Effect

No images used.

More than 6 spelling

or punctuation
errors.

Insufficient images
used to illustrate
main points
expressed in the
pamphlet.
Between two and
six punctuation
and/or spelling
errors.

Gears are
identified (when
available) with a
clear and accurate
description.
Different models
are mentioned
with a clear
description.
Persuasion is
included to sell
the better model.

Sufficient images
used to illustrate
points expressed in
the pamphlet.

One spelling or
punctuation error.

No spelling or
punctuation
errors.

Impossible to
understand.

Difficult to
understand.

Easy to understand
with sections that
are vague.

Very easy to
understand.

Boring and
unimaginative.

Simple and needs

more creativity.

Mostly dynamic,
eye-capturing and
intriguing.

Completely
dynamic, eyecapturing and
intriguing

Total points earned:

_____/37 = _________%