Fourth Quarter Extra Credit Optional Science Challenge - Create Your Own Invention

Create Your Own Invention and Rubric

Fourth Quarter Extra Credit Optional Science Challenge

 Your child has the opportunity to earn up to six 100 extra credit science test grades for the fourth quarter. They will earn two test grades per category listed below.

The challenge is to create an original invention that solves a problem. There are three categories your child may complete to earn the extra points. Category 1 must be completed, if your child has chosen to take the challenge, but he/she has the option to complete Category 2 and/or 3.

Category 1: The Invention (This covers the diagram/planning, inspiration, intended use, and problem solving portion of the rubric.)

Category 2: Commercial

Category 3: Write-Up

Assuming the invention is not too large, your child may bring it in the week of May 9 or May 16 to share with the classes. 

(Please email me, if the size may be in question.)

The sky is the limit!

Inventions
	Excellent 4	Proficient 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Limited 1 pts
Diagram/Planning	Excellent The plan for the invention provides a detailed and complete diagram and plan for the creation of the invention.	Proficient The plan for the invention provides an accurate diagram and plan for the creation of the invention.	Acceptable The plan for the invention provides a diagram of the invention.	Limited The plan for the invention does not provide a diagram of the invention.
Inspiration	Excellent The student was able to give a detailed explanation of his/her inspiration and where the inspiration was found for the creation of the invention.	Proficient The student was able to give a detailed explanation of his/her inspiration for the creation of the invention.	Acceptable The student was able to give an explanation of his/her inspiration for the creation of the invention.	Limited The student was not able to give an explanation of his/her inspiration for the creation of the invention.
Intended Use	Excellent The student was able to give detailed and in-depth use or uses of the invention that was created.	Proficient The student was able to give a detailed use or uses of the invention that was created.	Acceptable The student was able to give a vague use or uses of the invention that was created.	Limited The student was not able to give examples of a use or uses of the invention that was created.
Problem Solving	Excellent The student showed considerable insight into problems that may occur from use of his/her invention.	Proficient The student showed insight into problems that may occur from use of his/her invention.	Acceptable The student showed limited insight into problems that may occur from use of his/her invention.	Limited The student did not consider any problems that may occur from use of his/her invention.
Commercial	Excellent The student performed a detailed engaging commercial focused on his/her invention and corresponding material.	Proficient The student performed a detailed commercial for his his/her invention and corresponding material.	Acceptable The student performed a commercial regarding his/her invention and corresponding material.	Limited The student did not give a detailed nor an engaging presentation regarding his/her invention and corresponding material.
Write-Up	Excellent The write-up is detailed and includes the entire process for the creation of the invention and commercial. The writing is free of errors and has good sentences.	Proficient The write-up is somewhat detailed and includes the entire process for the creation of the invention and commercial. The writing has only 2-5 errors and has mostly good sentences.	Acceptable The write-up is a brief overview of the invention and commercial process. The writing has 5-10 errors.	Limited The write-up does not include a complete overview of the invention and commercial process. There are more than 10 errors.

An average of 3.5 - 4 Points in each category earns an extra 100 test grade.

An average of 3-3.4 points for each category earns an extra 92 test grade.