Name______Date ______
Introduction to Engineering Design: Major Assessment - “Engineering of”
Due Date: Monday January 11, 2016
Objective: Present a STEAM-based project on a topic of your interest, “The Engineering of ___”.
· For example, “The Engineering of …the Brooklyn Bridge or the Hoover Dam or Petronas Towers, or the Freedom Tower”, etc.
· Can be done individually, or in a group of 2 or 3. If a group presentation is chosen, documentation of each partner’s role is required and a more extensive presentation and project will be expected to reflect the larger group effort.
· Project entails addressing each STEAM item : Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics
Requirements:
· Design Plan due on Tuesday January 5, 2016 (minor assessment)
· Complete the Design Plan sheet.
· Include your Topic and STEAM areas and major presentation ideas. Presentation ideas can include any number of the following elements: powerpoint, videoclips, poster, model, etc. Other ideas can be suggested. Please do not make any large purchases. Please see the teacher regarding project materials that may be needed. Reuse of materials is recommended, if needed.
· Project must be school appropriate, including safety.
· No two projects should be the same or cover the same topic. Similar topics can be done if there is a clear differentiation in emphasis upon teacher approval.
· Presentation: due on Monday January 11, 2016. Includes project and presentations will begin.
· Presentation to the class should be at least 2 minutes per person in group.
· Project submission may be done electronically, but MUST be received by due date successfully.
· There will be 10 points deducted per day late.
· References required, at least 4 for full credit. This can include websites, books, magazines, people, etc.
“Engineering of” Project Rubric
CATEGORY / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0Science Content
10pts
Areas of science and specific concepts / Student has extensive content (4 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has content (3 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has some content (2 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has little content (1 concept) and has tried to explain the concept / None
Technology Content
10pts
Use of technology even in manufacturing / Student has extensive content (4 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has content (3 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has some content (2 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has little content (1 concept) and has tried to explain the concept / None
Engineering Content
10pts
Problems solved or overcome / Student has extensive content (4 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has content (3 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has some content (2 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has little content (1 concept) and has tried to explain the concept / None
Art Content
10pts
Visual Elements and Principles from 6.1 / Student has extensive content (4 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has content (3 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has some content (2 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has little content (1 concept) and has tried to explain the concept / None
Mathematics Content
10pts
Concepts and/or equations / Student has extensive content (4 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has content (3 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has some content (2 concepts) and has tried to explain the concepts / Student has little content (1 concept) and has tried to explain the concept / None
Preparedness and Academic Professionalism
Time-Limit
10pts / Student is completely prepared.
Presentation is at least 2 minutes per person and does not go over 3 minutes/person. / Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. Presentation is 1.5 to 2 minutes long per person, or is over 3 minutes / The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. Presentation is 1 to 1.5 minutes long per person / Student does not seem at all prepared to present. Presentation is less than 1 minute. / None
Presentation Aids
30pts
Includes visuals and models (if appropriate), clearly presented / Student uses an appropriate, well designed and thought-out presentation that shows considerable work/creativity. Presentation is neat and easy to view. / Student uses a presentation that shows moderate work/creativity and thought. Presentation is nicely assembled, however may be lacking some detail. / Student uses an adequate presentation that shows little work/creativity. Presentation may look messy or unfinished. / Student uses a presentation that is not appropriate for the topic. Presentation may appear messy, unfinished, and quickly assembled. / Student does not have a presentation.
References
10pts
(websites, books, articles, newspapers, people, etc.) / At least 4 / 3 references / 2 references / Only 1 reference / None cited
Name______Date ______
Introduction to Engineering Design: “Engineering of” Design Plan
Reminder:
· Project must be school appropriate, including safety
· Each project topic is to be different
1. Topic: ______
2. Specify all students working on this project:
______
If more than one, include roles below:
______
3. Major presentation ideas: In the space below, outline the elements of your presentation.
a. Science (which areas and concepts)
b. Technology (used in topic)
c. Engineering (what problems solved)
d. Art (Design/ Visual Elements)
e. Mathematics (at least one specific equation)
f. Components of Project (type of presentation)
Teacher Approval: ______