Physics Olympics
Mouse Trap Car
Grading Rubrics Car

Due Dates
Rolling Chassis - TBA (See classroom calendar)
Car
- TBA (See classroom calendar)
Competition
- TBA (See classroom calendar)

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

Distance Requirement
The minimum distance requirement is 3 meters.

Mouse Trap Car
Each student will be graded according the criteria stated in the grading rubric.  The student's vehicle that travels the greatest distance (vehicle 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. Absent 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.


Rubrics
- Vehicle Rubric
- Score Card

 

Car

 

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