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ICLE Standards:
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Physical Science: Develop an understanding of
magnetism.
Science and Technology: Develop abilities of
technological design. Develop an understanding about science and technology.
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Performance Task:
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You know that magnets can be used to move some
things without being touched. Your task in this activity is to use your knowledge of magnets and magnetism to design and make a toy,
game, or tool that uses magnets. You may use any common materials available to you. Some examples
of common materials are paper, cardboard, wood, plastic, metal, etc. Be creative and make your
object appealing. After you have made your object, write a few sentences describing your object and how
magnets were used. Discuss your design and how your object works.
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Knowledge / Skills:
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Plan and apply real or hypothetical models and
constructions to facilitate investigation and learning and the solution to
practical problems. (s115)
Understand the concepts of magnetic forces and
magnetic fields. (s74)
Use expository writing skills in subjects other
than English language arts. (ela58)
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Rubric:
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Each
characteristics should be graded on a 4-1 scale, with 4 representing a
quality performance and 1 representing an inadequate performance.
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Performance Level
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Quality of work:
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Includes design, neatness, materials used, use of color,
etc.
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Originality of Idea:
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Should be original and creative
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Functioning of Gadget:
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Must include magnets to function and must
demonstrates an understanding of magnetism
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Written explanation of object
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Complete explanation of how magnets make the
gadget work using the terms repel and attract correctly.
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| Proper English and
acceptable structure or grade level.
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Must be understandable and legible.
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Your final performance level is determined by your total score as indicated
below:
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Keywords:
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PHYSICS
MAGNETISM
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
MODELS AND CONSTRUCTIONS
EXPOSITION
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Grades:
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Kg [X] - 1 [X] - 2 [X] - 3 [X] - 4 [X] - 5 [] - 6 [] - 7 [] - 8 [] - 9 [] - 10 [] - 11 [] - 12 []
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ICLE Application:
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