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Scientific Investigation
Scientific Investigation
Students will ask a question, make a hypothesis, and conduct an investigation to prove or disprove their hypothesis.
Rubric Code:
Q3X689
By
austlong
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
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Science Reports
Beginning
1 pts
Satisfactory
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Very Good
4 pts
Question and Hypothesis
Beginning
A question is posed, but is mostly unrelated to the topic.
The hypothesis does not make an appropriate prediction based on the assignment.
Satisfactory
A question related to the topic is posed, but vaguely. A prediction has been made, but is unclear and does not provide a reason for why it has been made.
Good
A question directly related to the topic has been posed, but could be more concise and provable. A clear prediction has been made, is related to the question and a basic reason why is given.
Very Good
The question and hypothesis are clearly linked and relate directly to the topic. The question is concise and able to be proven true or false. The prediction is clear and a strong reason has been stated backing it up.
Procedure
Beginning
The basics of the planned experiment or project are mentioned.
Satisfactory
Some steps to be undertaken are mentioned. Some of the required supplies and equipment are listed.
Good
Almost all of the steps planned for the experiment are listed, in order. The steps are clear and direct. Most of the equipment is listed.
Very Good
A clear, well organized plan for conducting the experiment is presented. The steps are listed in order, using expressive language. Equipment and supplies used are listed and described.
Observations
Beginning
Experiment results are mentioned without explanation or much detail. No diagram is provided, or it is unrelated.
Satisfactory
The end result of the experiment is presented fairly clearly. A few additional details are provided. The diagram is somewhat related to the experiment.
Good
The end result of what the experiment proved is directly stated. Clear, concise notes identify most of the events during the experiment with some description. A related and well-organized diagram is provided.
Very Good
The end result of what the experiment proved is directly stated. Clear, concise notes identify all of the events during the experiment with descriptions of how they happened. A related and well-organized, and labeled diagram is provided.
Conclusion
Beginning
A plain statement of how the experiment ended is provided.
Satisfactory
An incomplete experiment summary and a plain statement of how the experiment ended is provided.
Good
A clear summary of the experiment is provided, a conclusion statement mentions whether the hypothesis proved true or false. Something learned through the experiment is mentioned.
Very Good
A complete summary of the experiment is provided, the conclusion statement comments on how the hypothesis was proven true or false. Something learned through the experiment is stated. Something the experiment made the student wonder about is discussed.
Keywords:
Research/Investigation, Question, Hypothesis, Procedure, Observations, Conclusion
Subjects:
Science
Types:
Project
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