Physics Olympics
Paper Bridge
Grading Rubrics Bridge - Poster - Simulation

Due Dates
Poster - TBA (See classroom calendar)
Bridge - TBA (See classroom calendar)
Competition - TBA (See classroom calendar)

Practice Competiton -
Students may have their teacher evaluate and/or test their bridge.
- TBA (See classroom calendar)

Mass Requirement
The minimum supporting mass requirement is 5 kilograms.

Paper Bridge
Each student will be graded according the criteria stated in the grading rubric.  The student's bridge that supports the greatest mass (bridge must meet all design requirements) will be immortalized on the Physics Olympics Wall of Fame. This assignment will count as a major grade.

Students absent or disqualified from competition day will not be eligible for award recognition. Their projects will be evaluated on the make up day. These students must attend the make up session to receive their grade.  Failure to attend the make-up session will result in a failing grade.

Students who fail to bring a project to class on competition day will receive a failing grade.

Full Scale Drawing with Force Analysis Poster

Each student will be graded according the criteria stated in the grading rubric.  Posters will be scored according to the instructions given, neatness, accuracy, and quality of presentation.  This assignment will count as a major grade.

Rubrics
- Bridge Rubric

- Poster Rubric
- Score Card

Bridge - Poster - Simulation

 

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