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Assessment Rubric: Mass, Density, Weight and Gravity
Describing and Visualizing the Science of Totally Trebuchet
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Required Skill or
Competency
Meets or Exceeds
this Requirement
Score 4-5 pts
Meets Some of
this Requirement
Score 2-3 pts
Meets little or None
of this Requirement
Score 0-1 pts
Explain the difference between
mass and weight.
Calculate the weight of an
object given the mass of the
object.
Research and record the density
of different materials.
Calculate the density of a
material given the weight and
volume.
Calculate the volume of a
material given the required
weight and density.
Calculate the volume and
weight of an object given the
dimensions and material density.
Use SolidWorks’ mass
properties tool to find or check
your answers.
Calculate the volume and
dimensions of a cube and sphere
given the mass and required
weight of a material.
Maintains accurate and
organized records of class
notes, activities, worksheets and
assessment tools used in this
lesson.
Successfully completes the
Trebuchet counterweight design
activity.
Sample Science Curriculum