SCIENCE FAIR RUBRIC

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Introduction

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Hypothesis

The introduction illustrates an accurate and thorough understanding of the scientific concepts underlying the lab. Hypothesized relationship between the variables and the predicted results is clear and reasonable based on what has been studied.

The introduction illustrates an accurate understanding of most of the scientific concepts underlying the lab. Hypothesized relationship between the variables and the predicted results is reasonable based on general knowledge and observations.

The introduction illustrates a limited understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab. Hypothesized relationship between the variables and the predicted results has been stated, but appears to be based on flawed logic.

Procedure

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Data

Collection

The project procedure is carried out with full attention to safety procedures. The procedure is outlined in a step-by-step fashion that could be followed by anyone. Data is collected many times. Data is clearly and neatly summarized. Graphs, tables or charts are used.

The project procedure is carried out with full attention to safety procedures. The procedure is outlined in a step-by-step fashion, but has one or two gaps that require explanation. Data was collected more than one time. Data is summarized, but some points are unclear. Graphs, tables, or charts are used.

It is clear that one part of the experiment lacked a safety procedure. Data is collected once. There is not a summary of data, and there is not a chart, table, or graph.

Conclusion

There is a detailed conclusion. It is clearly based on the data, and is related to previous research findings and the hypothesis.

There is a conclusion with some reference to the data and the hypothesis.

The conclusion overlooked important details.

Display

Each element in the tri-fold display has a function and clearly serves to illustrate some aspect of the experiment. All items are neatly and correctly labeled. The graphics are easy to read and the display is colorful. Representative parts of the experiment are in front of the display. The display is creative and exceptionally neat.

Each element in the tri-fold display has a function and clearly serves to illustrate some aspect of the experiment. Most items are neatly and correctly labeled. Only one object is in front of the display. Most of the graphics are easy to read, and the display uses some color.

The display seems incomplete or chaotic. Some labels are missing, or are incorrect. The graphics are messy and not easy to read. There are no objects in front of the display.

Oral

Defense

The oral defense demonstrates superior knowledge of the topic.

The oral defense demonstrates fair knowledge of the topic.

The oral defense demonstrates poor knowledge of the topic.