Rubric for Nuclear Reactor Project
Needs Improvement Score
Criteria Multiplier Excellent (4 points) Good (3 points) Fair (2 points)
(1 point)
Model 4 Model is well-constructed,
Construction with all main parts (reactor
core, containment building, Model is constructed Model is missing
cooling system, turbine adequately, with most Some main parts are several key parts or is
generator) clearly main parts missing or poorly poorly constructed
represented. represented. constructed. overall.
Accuracy of 2 All parts of the model are
Labels accurately labeled with the
correct scientific terms
(reactor core, containment Most parts of the Some parts are Model has few or no
building, steam generator, model are labeled with labeled incorrectly or labels, or labels are
turbine hall). correct terms. missing labels. inaccurate.
Understanding 3 Student can clearly explain
of Process the basic concept of nuclear
fission, the role of control
rods, and how heat from the Student has a general
reactor core is used to understanding of the Student's explanation Student cannot explain
generate electricity through processes but may shows limited the scientific concepts
the turbine and generator struggle to explain understanding of the behind nuclear power
(optional light). specific details. processes involved. generation.
Creativity and 3 Model shows creativity in
Detail using recycled materials and
includes additional details Model incorporates
related to a nuclear power some recycled Model uses only basic
plant (e.g., water pipes, materials or additional materials and lacks Model lacks creativity
cooling towers). details. unique details. and interesting details.
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