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Science Project Rubric 
Science Project Rubric Demo/Lesson/Model
Did students follow steps of the scientific method
Rubric Code: A323A5
By rcooper
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Not yet

40 pts

Proficient

70 pts

Good

80 pts

Excellent

100 pts

Hypothesis

Educated guess to experiment question.
Not yet

No Hypothesis Stated or student clearly did just enough to get by.Or they hypothesis is not relevant to the lab.
Proficient

The hypothesis states a prediction, but there is little evidence of any background knowledge.No clear thought or direction.
No independent and dependent variable called out.Does not use correct format.
Good

Applies directly to the problem.
Uses correct format. Called out variables but not clear on direction.
Excellent

The hypothesis clearly states a prediction in a complete sentence based on general knowledge and observation. It is an educated guess. Has clearly called out independent and dependent variables. Used correct format(If…then)
Materials (Part of Experiment)

Detailed list of materials used to complete experiment.
Not yet

No Materials Listed or does not list many of the materials required for the experiment.
Proficient

List of materials but NOT bulleted or listed. List is missing several important materials.
Good

List of bulleted materials but missing some minor materials evident in the procedure.
Excellent

List of materials is complete, bulleted or listed and includes all materials evident in procedure.
Procedure (Part of Experiment)

Numbered steps used to complete experiment.
Not yet

No Procedure Listed or fragmented steps. No logical order, student clearly did just enough to get by.
Proficient

Incomplete procedure.
Fragmented steps. Not organized.
Lacks details.
Good

Completed procedure .
Logical and organized.
Missing a few details.
Reader is left with some questions about procedure.
Excellent

Completed procedure.
Logical and organized.
Reader is left with no questions about procedure.
NO misspelled words. Grammatically correct.
Data/Observations

Table showing data or observations
Not yet

No data or observations evident or student clearly did just enough to get by. No data table present. Does not reference on or more of the variables (independent/dependent).
Proficient

Data/observations displayed in a table form. Table is not clearly labeled or is difficult to decipher. Variables are referenced
Good

Data/observations displayed clearly in table form, labeled, but has minor issues. Variables are used correctly.
Excellent

Data/observations clearly and neatly displayed in table form. Labels are appropriate and independent and dependent variables are in correct columns.
Results

Summary of results stating what data shows.
Not yet

Inaccurate or no Results or student clearly did just enough to get by.
Proficient

Results review only part of the data. No graphs and/or charts. Results are somewhat complete or some are inaccurate or do not clearly review the data collected in the experiment.
Good

Completed results with explanation and graph. Graph may lack some detail and clarity or labels.
Excellent

Completed results with COLORFUL graphs/charts properly labeled. Organized and easy to read graphs/charts
Conclusion

Summary of what was discovered, based on results.
Not yet

No Conclusion or student clearly did just enough to get by.Conclusion is VERY generic and doesn't explain how the experiment answered, or didn't answer, the experiment question.
Proficient

States the answer to the experiment question but does not include evidence.
Lacks some clarity & includes no evidence.
Good

States answer to the experiment conclusion, with evidence from the experiment. Is lacking a connection to hypothesis.
Excellent

Conclusion is related to the hypothesis.
It is clearly supported by the data.
It briefly summarizes and interprets the results. Discusses application of experiment ("real world" connections) and possible sources of error.



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