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Infernal Contraptions
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STEM Expo
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Judging Evaluation Form
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Project Display Requirements and General Judging Criteria Evaluation*
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Presentation Display and Documents (if Present)General Judging Criteria
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Attractive, easy to read, and layout is in appropriate logical orderND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NAOrganization and CompletenessND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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ClarityND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Shows project in appropriate detail for understanding by audienceND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NAComprehensionND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Effort and MotivationND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Visual aids promote understandingND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NAOriginality / InnovationND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Thorough, without extraneous dataND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NAElegance and ArtistryND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Science and Engineering Practices**
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Ask questions/Define problemsND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NADevelop and use modelsND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Plan and carry out investigationsND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NAAnalyze and interpret dataND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Use math and computational thinkingND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NAConstruct explanations/Define solutionsND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Engage in argument from evidenceND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NAObtain, evaluate, communicate informationND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Category Specific Evaluation **
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Display and DocumentationSequence of Operation
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Diagram (illustration) is complete and shows operation of the contraption from initial step to conclusionND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NANumerous types of simple machines are used and identified accuratelyND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Several types of physical forces are used and identified correctly, including indication of directionND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Diagram of operation is understandableND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Sequential steps of progression are clearly labeledND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Duration of sequential events (time) is taken into account as part of the sequenceND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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if a 'mock-up' of a portion of the sequence is presented, it is an important, understandable piece of the wholeND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Complexity and quantity of steps are considered during developmentND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Any construction that is presented is built appropriately (including any which is presented by photo or video)ND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NAMultiple converging simultaneous, recurring, or re-useable paths are providedND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Other considerations specific to this category
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Device has a clearly identified task, and a simple trigger event initiates the operationND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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if construction or video is presented, the device runs fully to completion with little to no outside interventionND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Thought was given to reset time and effort requiredND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Device's construction or purpose has a specific themeND 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 NA
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Additional Notes and Comments
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Additional Items for Consideration
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Safety Considerations
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Team/External Considerations
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Special Category Considerations
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ND: Not Demonstrated, 1: Beginning, 2: Developing, 3: Acceptable, 4: Accomplished, 5: Advanced, NA:Not Applicable
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(* See General Entry Rules and Requirements for further information. ** See Category Description for further information)
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