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Scientific Method Project A scientific method project used to carry out student research. Rubric Code: G294AC By lauraike Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: 9-12

Scientific Method Project
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Problem or question stated	Poor Does not relate to report.	Fair Not enough information.	Good Presents a concise lead in to report.
Research and observations.	Poor Did not research the problem.	Fair Research was not thorough.	Good Researched the problem to see if there was existing information that could be used.
Hypothesis	Poor Hypothesis in not testable.	Fair Hypothesis does not relate to problem.	Good Hypothesis relates to problem and is testable.
Experiment	Poor Not sequential, steps are missing or confusing.	Fair Some steps are understandable, most are confusing or lack detail.	Good Presents easy-to-follow steps which are logical and adaquately detailed.
Data Display	Poor No data table or graph.	Fair Minor inaccuracies or illegable characters in data table or graph.	Good Data table and/or graphing neatly completed and totally accurate.
Conclusion/Analysis	Poor Presents illogical explanation for findings and does not address the questions/problem.	Fair Presents logical explanations for findings but does not address questions/problems.	Good Presents logical explanations for findings and addresses questions/problem.
Completed project	Poor Did not turn in completed project.	Fair Project completed but not done neatly.	Good Project presented as poster, demonstration or brochure.