Science Step 4 Blue and Yellow

Simple and Compound machines Project

 Work in groups of three.
 Make sure you write all the names of the members of the group.
 Choose 2-3 simple machines to feature (examples: lever, pulley,
wheel & axle, inclined plane, wedge, screw)
 Choose 2-3 compound machines to feature (examples: scissors,
bike, car, can opener, nail clippers)
 Find or draw simple colored illustrations to represent each machine.
 Write the name of each machine under its illustration.
 For each simple machine, write 1-2 sentences explaining what it
does/how it works.
 For each compound machine, write 1-2 sentences explaining what
simple machines make it up and very briefly how it works.
 Print or neatly write a title at the top: "Simple and Compound
Machines".
 At the bottom, write a 3-4 sentence explanation contrasting simple
and compound machines.
 Glue or tape the illustrations and text neatly onto a large piece of
poster board (or paper or draw them directly to it).
 Decorate the empty spaces on the poster with drawings or designs
(gears, arrows, motion lines).

Rubric
Category & Point Values
Images (20 points)
Includes at least 2 or 3 clear and accurate illustrations of simple machines (5 points)
Includes at least 2 or 3 clear and accurate illustrations of compound machines (5 points)
Images are neatly trimmed/cut out and arranged nicely on poster (5 points)
Extra visuals like labels, arrows, borders etc. (5 points)
Information (25 points)
Names each machine correctly under image (5 points)
Accurate 1-2 sentence explanations of how each simple machine works (10 points)
Accurate 1-2 sentence explanations of compound machine components and functions (10
points)
Contrasting Definitions (20 points)

Title clearly contrasts simple and compound machines (5 points)

3-4 sentence definitions at bottom clearly contrast simple and compound machines (15 points)
Neatness & Effort (15 points)
Poster layout shows good use of space, elements aligned (5 points)
Handwriting is large & neat enough to read from a few ft away (5 points)
Student work & effort is evident throughout the poster (5 points)
Formatting (10 points)
Instructions were accurately followed (font, size, location of items, etc.) (10 points)
Scoring:
90-100: Exceeds Expectations S
80-89: Meets Expectations A
70-79: Approaching Expectations Bs
0-69: Needs Improvement Bj