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Science Fair 
Rubric Code: KX7X295
By ssinto
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Public Rubric
Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Outstanding

4 pts

Exceeds Expectations

3 pts

Acceptable

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Dreadful

0 pts

Question / Purpose

Outstanding

Question and purpose can be answered through experimentation and is relevant to everyday life and science
Exceeds Expectations

Question and purpose can be answered through experimentation.
Acceptable

Question and purpose can be answered through research as opposed to experimentation.
Poor

Question and purpose are unorganized and cannot be answered through research or experimentation.
Dreadful

Not Present
Hypothesis

Outstanding

Hypothesis is a predicted answer that reflects a cause/effect process.

Hypothesis demonstrates a thorough understanding of the scientific method and lends itself to experimentation.
Exceeds Expectations

Hypothesis is a predicted answer that reflects a cause/effect process.
Acceptable

N/A
Poor

Hypothesis does not have a cause/effect relationship
Dreadful

Not Present
If / Then

Outstanding

Student uses "If/then/because" statement correctly
Exceeds Expectations

Student uses "If/then" statement correctly
Acceptable

N/A
Poor

N/A
Dreadful

Statement does not follow the "if/then" formula
Variables

Outstanding

Independent and Dependent Variables are correctly identified
Exceeds Expectations

N/A
Acceptable

N/A
Poor

Variables are incorrectly defined.
Dreadful

Not Present
Hypothesis Support

Outstanding

Student is able to identify if Hypothesis is supported or rejected.
Exceeds Expectations

N/A
Acceptable

N/A
Poor

N/A
Dreadful

Not Present
Evidence Provided

Outstanding

Students is able to provide evidence or data to explain why hypothesis is supported or rejected.
Exceeds Expectations

N/A
Acceptable

N/A
Poor

Students is not able to provide evidence or data to explain why hypothesis is supported or rejected.
Dreadful

Not Present
Data Organization and Collection

Outstanding

Data is organized and summarized in an appropriate manner.

Data collection of the procedure shows additional methods that exceeds the grade-level of presenter.
Exceeds Expectations

Data is organized and summarized in an appropriate manner.
Acceptable

N/A
Poor

Data is present but not summarized in a clear and concise manner
Dreadful

Not Present
Analysis

Outstanding

Conclusion clearly relates back to the hypothesis, key scientific concepts, and background research.

Analysis of the procedure shows additional methods that exceeds the grade-level of presenter.
Exceeds Expectations

Conclusion clearly relates back to the hypothesis, key scientific concepts, and background research.
Acceptable

N/A
Poor

Conclusion does not relate back to the hypothesis, key concepts, and background research.
Dreadful

Not Present
Presentation / Aesthetics

Outstanding

Presentation board is neat, well-organized, and visually appealing.

Color, texts, AND visuals add to the observer's understanding of the scientific principle at work.
Exceeds Expectations

Presentation board is neat, well-organized, and visually appealing.

Color, texts, OR visuals add to the observer's understanding of the scientific principle at work.
Acceptable

N/A
Poor

N/A
Dreadful

Not Present
Craftsmanship

Outstanding

The presentation demonstrates attention to neatness.

Well-Pasted

Pasted papers lay flat on the board

There are no stray marks of paint, glue, marker, or other materials (tape)
Exceeds Expectations

N/A
Acceptable

N/A
Poor

N/A
Dreadful

Not Present




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