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Science Lab Book - Middle School 
Science Lab Book - Middle School
Rubric Code: UX63WC5
By rirvine
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Science Lab Book
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Components of the Report

Excellent

All required elements are present and additional elements that add to the report (e.g., thoughtful comments, graphics) have been added.
Good

All required elements are present.
Fair

A few required elements are missing, but additional elements that add to the report (e.g., thoughtful comments, graphics) have been added.
Poor

Several required elements are missing.
Question/Purpose

Excellent

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is clearly identified and stated.
Good

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is identified, but is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.
Fair

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is partially identified, and is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.
Poor

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is erroneous or irrelevant.
Drawings/Diagrams

Excellent

Clear, accurate diagrams are included and make the experiment easier to understand. Diagrams are labeled neatly and accurately.
Good

Diagrams are included and are labeled neatly and accurately.
Fair

Diagrams are included and are labeled.
Poor

Needed diagrams are missing OR are missing important labels.
Procedures

Excellent

Procedures are listed in clear steps. Each step is numbered and is a complete sentence.
Good

Procedures are listed in a logical order, but steps are not numbered and/or are not in complete sentences.
Fair

Procedures are listed but are not in a logical order or are difficult to follow.
Poor

Procedures do not accurately list the steps of the experiment.
Materials

Excellent

All materials and setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.
Good

Almost all materials and the setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.
Fair

Most of the materials and the setup used in the experiment are accurately described.
Poor

Many materials are described inaccurately OR are not described at all.
Conclusion

Excellent

Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis, possible sources of error, and what was learned from the experiment.
Good

Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis and what was learned from the experiment.
Fair

Conclusion includes what was learned from the experiment.
Poor

No conclusion was included in the report OR shows little effort and reflection.
Analysis

Excellent

The relationship between the variables is discussed and trends/patterns logically analyzed. Predictions are made about what might happen if part of the lab were changed or how the experimental design could be changed.
Good

The relationship between the variables is discussed and trends/patterns logically analyzed.
Fair

The relationship between the variables is discussed but no patterns, trends or predictions are made based on the data.
Poor

The relationship between the variables is not discussed.
Data

Excellent

Professional looking and accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.
Good

Accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.
Fair

Accurate representation of the data in written form, but no graphs or tables are presented.
Poor

Data are not shown OR are inaccurate.
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar

Excellent

One or fewer errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report.
Good

Two or three errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report.
Fair

Four errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report.
Poor

More than 4 errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report.




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