This information will be published on the Web Site. Each of these designs will also be videotaped and forwarded to each of the participating schools. Each participating class will evaluate the videotaped designs, including an analysis of the use of simple machines, using a standard rubric. A winning team will be chosen based on this assessment. 1998 Deadline for submission of Finalist information.
Videotape including all finalists is shipped to each participating school for evaluation.
By the end of the project each student will Design a working mechanical system that includes at least one of each type of simple machine. Evaluate other mechanical designs using a rubric. Use the Internet to collaborate with other classrooms. The task must be able to be verified through multiple tests in order to facilitate videotaping.