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Function

Structure functions extraordinarily well, holding up under atypical stresses.

Structure functions well, holding up under typical stresses.

Structure functions pretty well, but deteriorates under typical stresses.

Fatal flaws in function with complete failure under typical stresses.

Scientific Knowledge

Explanations by all group members indicate a clear and accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.

Explanations by all group members indicate a relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.

Explanations by most group members indicate relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.

Explanations by several members of the group do not illustrate much understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.

Teamwork

All team members contributed to each part of the design process equally and can explain the design and concept

Most team members contributed to each part of the design process equally and can explain the design and concept

A few team members contributed to each part of the design process equally and can explain the design and concept

One team member contributed to each part of the design process equally and can explain the design and concept

Meeting the Challenge

The design challenge was meet to a level that followed the parameters.

The design challenge was meet some of the parameters and tried to meet the challenge

The design challenge was meet a few of the parameters and tried to meet the challenge

The design challenge was did not meet some of the parameters or did not have anything to do with the challenge