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Science Fair Project
Science Fair Project
Rubric to assess student work and completion of science fair project
Rubric Code:
PXW8487
By
smulter
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
K-5, 6-8
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Project Points
Excellent
5 pts
Very Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Question/Topic
Excellent
Question/Topic is original, specific, measurable, and realistic.
Very Good
Question/Topic is specific, measurable, and realistic.
Fair
Question/Topic is semi-specific, measurable, and realistic.
Poor
Question/Topic is broad and/or unrealistic. Student seems to be confused about purpose of project.
Hypothesis
Excellent
Hypothesis is testable and directly relates to the purpose. Reasons are given for making this hypothesis.
Very Good
Hypothesis is testable, directly relates to the purpose.
Fair
Hypothesis correlates to the purpose, but is difficult to test.
Poor
Hypothesis does not answer the research question and is not testable.
Materials and Procedure
Excellent
ALL required materials are listed. Steps are logical and thorough, easily followed.
Very Good
Student included all items required. Steps are logical and thorough, easily followed, but one step may be missing or confusing.
Fair
Student included most items required. Steps are logical, but somewhat confusing.
Poor
Student did not list all necessary items, or use appropriate materials. Steps are not detailed or logical, and/or missing. It would be extremely difficult to follow or duplicate this experiment.
Results (data)/Log Book
Excellent
Multiple trials were performed.
Results are easily interpreted and are represented in at least 2 of the following ways:
___Narrative
___Charts/Graphs
___Photos/Videos
___Illustrations
Very Good
Multiple trials were performed. Results are easily interpreted and are represented in at least 1 of the following ways:
___Narrative
___Charts/Graphs
___Photos/Videos
___Illustrations
Fair
Only two trials were performed. Results are not easily interpreted and are represented in only 1 of following ways:
___Narrative
___Charts/Graphs
___Photos/Videos
___Illustrations
Poor
Only 1 trial was performed. It is unclear what the data represents without referring to the written results.
Conclusion
Excellent
Conclusion answers the question based on research and experimentation. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect, and discusses possible explanations for results.
Very Good
Conclusion answers the question based on research and experimentation. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect, showing an understanding of the scientific process.
Fair
Conclusion answers the question based on research and experimentation, but leaves some confusion.
Poor
Conclusion is confusing and/or does not answer the research question. Student does not attempt to explain if hypothesis was correct or incorrect.
Display Board/Graphics
Excellent
Display shows an obvious attention to detail and is decorated neatly. All steps of the Scientific process show a logical order. Student provided two or more appropriate graphics.
Very Good
Display shows some attention to detail and is neatly decorated. Most steps show a logical order. At least two appropriate graphics were used.
Fair
Display is decorated moderately neat. Parts of the Scientific process may be out of order or confusing. Student provided one or two appropriate graphics.
Poor
Display is not neat and/or seems haphazardly thrown together. Steps of the Scientific process do not show a logical order. Appropriate graphics were not provided.
Keywords:
science fair
Subjects:
Science
Types:
Project
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