MARBLE MAZE

VOCABULARY:
				structure
				maze
				score
				curl                                  
				fringe                      
				spiral
				tab 
				gravity 
				centrifugal 
				force				
		
		
PROCEDURES: 	
		1. You will be creating a three dimensional marble maze that is workable. It should 		
		have a beginning, an end and interesting architectural designs and tricks in between.
		2. You may work on it by yourself or with a partner.
		If you work by yourself you must have at least two floors. 
		If you choose to work with a partner, you must have at least three floors and the maze  		
		should be more difficult. When working with a partner it is important to determine how 		
		each will contribute to the whole design.
		Make sure to choose a partner you can work with easily and remember you get the 		
		same grade on your finished project.
		3. The supplies will be in a centrally located spot in the classroom. The glue takes a 		
		long time to dry and patience is required. Remember that white and gel glue become 		
		clear when dry.
		4. Your architectural structure must be aesthetically pleasing from all sides. Consider 		
		color as a way to create unity. 
		5. As you think about how to construct your maze you must consider both gravity and 		
		centrifugal force. Remember that curves help build up speed while corners and 			
		obstacles slow the marble down. Use both. This is a maze. It is NOT a marble race.
		6. Some architectural features you should include are bridges, arches, columns, 			
		domes, ramps, and tunnels. Be creative- use stairs, U-turns, floor holes, spiraling 		
		ramps and chutes to make your maze interesting. 
		7. A test marble may be checked out during class when your maze is completed and 		
		graded. You will be given a marble to take home with your project.
		8. An X-acto knife may be checked out if it is needed. Make sure to follow the safety 		
		rules and cut on a thick pad of newspaper to protect the tables.
		9. Construct features such as stairs, columns, ramps and chutes before you need them. 		
		Also, keep testing the structure so that you don’t have any big surprises near the due 		date.	

Adapted from a lesson by Judy Kahle as presented at OAEA

Maze Evaluation


1 point - 	Product shows poor effort, incomplete (below age level)
2 points- 	Average, work looks like examples (no individuality shown)
3 points-	Above average, good effort and some creativity
4 points- 	Excellent effort displayed during planning and execution 
		(many examples of original thinking)



									Student			Teacher

Art project completed
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Original ideas, interesting components
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Evidence of learning from instruction- Structural Elements
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Use of Artistic Elements
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Workability
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Correct use of materials, station cleaned, materials properly stored
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Effort
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Use of vocabulary, LA benchmarks achieved
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