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Science Fair Project : Investigation 
Science Fair Project : Investigation
Students develop a scientific investigation. The investigation should be based on a scientific question that is based on a science concept/topic of the student's choosing.
Rubric Code: R4CCX5
By Athurma68
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Below Expectation

4 pts

Approaching Expectation

6 pts

Meets Expectation

8 pts

Exceeds Expectation

10 pts

Hypothesis
10 pts

Below Expectation

Does not state a clear hypothesis.
Approaching Expectation

Clearly states but cannot defend hypothesis.
Meets Expectation

Clearly states and can defend hypothesis.
Exceeds Expectation

Prior research helps form the stated hypothesis.
Materials
10 pts

Below Expectation

No materials listed.
Approaching Expectation

Does not list many of the major materials needed for investigation.
Meets Expectation

Lists materials but may be missing some minor materials needed for investigation.
Exceeds Expectation

List of materials is complete as needed for the investigation.
Methods/Procedures
10 pts

Below Expectation

Cannot summarize methods/procedures or identify variables and controls.
Approaching Expectation

Summarizes methods/procedures, but does not have a clear understanding of variables or controls.
Meets Expectation

Easily summarizes methods/procedures and can defend the choice of variables and controls.
Exceeds Expectation

Discusses next step in work or thinks of a new direction for the investigation.
Data/Results
10 pts

Below Expectation

Did not collect data or cannot find patterns in the data.
Approaching Expectation

Data collected and patterns were found, but they were not represented clearly.
Meets Expectation

Data collected and graphs/tables are complete and clear.
Exceeds Expectation

Graphs/tables are complete and inform interpretation.
Conclusion
10 pts

Below Expectation

Does not have a clear conclusion.
Approaching Expectation

Conclusion is overly simplistic or incomplete.
Meets Expectation

Uses graphs/tables to form conclusions.
Exceeds Expectation

Uses graphs/tables to correctly support conclusion, while identifying the limitations of the data.
Connections
10 pts

Below Expectation

Cannot make connections to real world applications.
Approaching Expectation

Makes unclear connections to science and real world applications.
Meets Expectation

Explains connections in science and real world applications.
Exceeds Expectation

Advanced science is evident and real world connections to community are shared.
Presentation
10 pts

Below Expectation

Does not speak clearly, make eye contact, or is unprepared to present.
Approaching Expectation

Eye contact, clear speech, or preparation is minimal.
Meets Expectation

Speaks clearly, makes eye contact, and is prepared to answers questions well.
Exceeds Expectation

Anticipates questions and takes ownership of ideas.
Presentation Board
10 pts

Below Expectation

Presentation board is messy or hard to follow.
Approaching Expectation

Presentation board is neat but contains some errors.
Meets Expectation

Presentation board is neat, accurate, and easy to follow.
Exceeds Expectation

Presentation board is neat, accurate, easy to follow, and shows creativity.



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