“Seismic-Safe Pasta Tower” Individual Grade Sheet
Name:____________________________
Architect: Create a scale drawing of the
skyscraper your group is building, including
researched seismic-safe strategies.
20
Advanced Proficient
18
Proficient
Student has completed all 
objectives thoroughly and
completely; Some advanced
work completed (if
applicable.)
Student has adequately
completed all objectives; may
be lacking in detail.
Student has adequately met
most objectives; minimally
developed.
Student has minimally met
objectives.
Diagram drawn extremely well.
Diagram drawn adequately.
Diagram satisfactorily.
Diagram sloppy
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Drawn to scale
Measurements included
Professional look.
Highly detailed.
Parts labeled.
Easy to understand.
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Drawing close to scale
Most Measurements
included.
Drawing neat.
Good detail.
Most parts labeled.
Understandable
16
Partially Proficient
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Drawing Close to scale
May be missing
measurements.
Not labeled.
Some detail.
Difficult to read or
understand
14
Not Yet Proficient
Not to scale
Not labeled
Lacking measurements
Lacking detail
Extremely difficult to
understand.
“Seismic-Safe Pasta Tower” Individual Grade Sheet
Name:__________________________________
Technology director:
1. Create a company logo, including company name
and address that must be related to earthquakes
or seismic activity. The address of your company
can be real or fictitious. (On an 8 ½ x 11” sheet of
computer paper)
2. Create a poster (or Power point) explaining
seismic-safe strategies used in the design and
construction of your building)
Logo:
10
Advanced Proficient
9
Proficient
Student has completed all 
objectives thoroughly and
completely; Some advanced
work completed (if
applicable.)
Student has adequately
completed all objectives; may
be lacking in detail.
Student has adequately met
most objectives; minimally
developed.
Student has minimally met
objectives.
Logo drawn/ designed extremely
well.
Logo drawn/ designed
adequately.
Logo drawn/ designed
satisfactorily.
Logo drawn/ designed
unsatisfactorily.
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Adequate logo
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Not very neat
Difficult to understand.
May be off topic
Includes logo, company
name and address.
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Highly creative logo.
Professional look.
Easy to understand.
On topic
Includes logo, company
name, and address
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Creative logo
Neat
Easy to understand
On topic
Includes logo, company
name, and address
8
Partially Proficient
7
Not Yet Proficient
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Sloppy
Extremely difficult to
understand.
Off topic
Missing required
components.
Poster/ Power Point:
10
Advanced Proficient
9
Proficient
Student has completed all 
objectives thoroughly and
completely; Some advanced
work completed (if
applicable.)
Student has adequately
completed all objectives; may
be lacking in detail.
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Excellent description of
how research applies to
the project
Appropriate diagrams
included.
Three or more examples of
researched seismic-safe
strategies described.
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Good description of how
research applies to the
project
Appropriate diagrams
included.
Two examples of
researched seismic-safe
strategies described.
8
Partially Proficient
Student has adequately met
most objectives; minimally
developed.
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Weak description of how
research applies to the
project
Minimal diagrams included.
One example of
researched seismic-safe
strategies described.
7
Not Yet Proficient
Student has minimally met
objectives.
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Poor description of how
research applies to the
project
No diagrams included.
No examples of research
given.
“Seismic-Safe Pasta Tower” Individual Grade Sheet
Name:____________________________
Treasurer: Keep track of all company
expenses, including writing purchase orders,
checks, and completing an expense report.
5
Advanced Proficient
4.5
Proficient
Student has completed all 
objectives thoroughly and
completely; Some advanced
work completed (if
applicable.)
Student has adequately
completed all objectives; may
be lacking in detail.
4
Partially Proficient
Student has adequately met
most objectives; minimally
developed.
Learning Objectives
Checks
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Each check is written in script, is written for the correct amount, is
completely filled out with company name, address, and is signed by the
treasurer (or acting treasurer)
Purchase Orders
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Each Purchase Order is filled out correctly, thoroughly, and accurately.
Final Expense
report
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The final expense report is completed correctly and accurately, including
all credits and debits.
5
5
10
3.5
Not Yet Proficient
Student has minimally met
objectives.
Comments
“Seismic-Safe Pasta Tower” Individual Grade Sheet
Name:____________________________
Project Manager: Direct all team activities!
Make sure materials are properly used and
cared for. A final written report must be
submitted which summarizes how you led the
group in all aspects of the project.
20
Advanced Proficient
18
Proficient
Student has completed all 
objectives thoroughly and
completely; Some advanced
work completed (if
applicable.)
Student has adequately
completed all objectives; may
be lacking in detail.
Student has adequately met
most objectives; minimally
developed.
May contain some writing
convention errors that do not
interfere with meaning.
Patterns of writing convention
errors evident.
Well-written.
16
Partially Proficient
14
Not Yet Proficient
Student has minimally met
objectives.
Contains numerous, serious
writing convention errors.
Learning Objectives
Summary Report
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The summary includes:
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How the objectives were completed
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How the group worked together.
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Discuss how your group used materials.
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Discuss reasons if your group used unnecessary overtime or received a
bonus
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A description of employees who showed exemplary work.
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A description of employees who may have slacked off and a reflection of
how you as a boss could have helped them better.
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Describe, as a boss, what you would do as a leader during your next
project? How would you improve upon your performance?
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