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Evaluation Criteria


Kite Trivia - During WWII, kites bearing pictures of enemy aircraft were used by the United States Navy for target practice.


 kite
 

  1. Your team will submit a scaled written diagrammed plan of the construction of the kite. 10%
  2. Your team should be prepared to explain and justify orally to the class reasons for the design, the material, and the construction of the kite. 10%
  3. Your team will decorate the kite utilizing geometric designs and constructions which best illustrate the aesthetic values of flight. 10%
  4. Your team will research and explain in a written essay the theories on the practical and recreational value of the design and flight of kites, particularly yours or submit an original poem or essay about a personal kite experience.  10%
  5. Your team will fly your kite on a previously designated day. 20%
  6. Your team will solve the problems in the problem set presented in this webquest. 30%
  7. Your team will submit a cost analysis of the materials and work hours necessary to complete the project. 10%
 

Things to consider while working on this project.

 Grading Criteria

Scale Drawing
4 points
1 point earned for
an appropriate scale (scale must be included on diagram)
1 points earned for
accuracy
1 points earned for
neatness

1 point earned for
correct labeling
Presentation
4 points
1 point earned for
content and clarity in explanation of design
1 points earned for
content and clarity in explanation of materials
1 points earned for
equal participation of team members

1 point earned for
clear speaking
Design
4 points
1 points earned for durability
1 points earned for originality of design
1 points earned for aesthetics

1 point earned for
practicality of design
Essay or
Poem/Story
4 points
1 point for the content and clarity of the practical issues related to the design of the kite
1 point for the content and clarity of the recreational values as related to the design of the kite

1 point earned for
correct spelling in your essay

1 point earned for
word-processing your essay
Flight
8 points
4 points for attempting to fly your kite
5-6 points for flying your kite, but not very high
7-8 points for flying your kite high in the sky

Problem Set
12 points
Part I - 5 points (1/2 point for each correct answer)
 Part 2 - 7 points (1 point for each correct answer)
Cost and Time Analysis
4 points
1 point earned for
detailed cost analysis
1 point earned for
detaled time analysis

1 point earned for
evidence of teamwork

1point earned for
word-processing your analysis

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