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Science Investigation 
Science Fair Research Paper/Project Investigaion
Rubric Code: AX8B667
By JessicaCampbell
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

25 pts

Good

23 pts

Poor

20 pts

Incomplete

10 pts

Presentatioin

Excellent

Title is creative, unique and addresses the investigation topic. Header board includes student's name and subject. Header board is presented neatly with colour, even cutting and spacing and matches the base of the board.
Good

Title is creative, unique and addresses the investigation topic. Header board includes student's name and subject. It is presented neatly however extra effort to spacing and with colour, even cutting and space used very well.
Poor

Header board includes a title, but may not be original and may be missing student names. Header board is presented neatly, however with minimal attention to detail and more effort could be made to make it aesthetically pleasing.
Incomplete

Header Board is missing several components and is difficult to understand. Presentation is not neat or aesthetically pleasing.
Question/Background Information

Excellent

Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on science concepts related to the question, and explains why student is interested in the topic.
Good

Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on some science concepts, explains why student is interested in the topic.
Poor

Student introduces specific, testable topic question, but provides little background information on science concepts related to the question. Does not explain why student is interested in the topic.
Incomplete

Student is missing two or more of the following: topic question, background information, why student is interested in the topic.
Hypothesis

Excellent

Hypothesis is testable and directly relates to the question. Reason provided for making this hypothesis and links with research.
Good

Hypothesis is testable, directly relates to the question. One reason is given for making this hypothesis.
Poor

Hypothesis correlates to the purpose, but is difficult to test. No reasons are given for making the hypothesis.
Incomplete

Hypothesis does not answer the research question and is not testable.
Materials and Procedure

Excellent

Materials:
All materials used in the investigation are listed with specific measurements. Materials in an easy to read list.
Method:
Steps are numbered, logical and thorough enough to be repeated without question or confusion.
Good

MATERIALS:
Student included all items required with specific measurements. Presented in n easy to read list.
Method:
Steps are numbered, logical and thorough, but one or more steps are missing or confusing.
Poor

MATERIALS:
Student included most items required with specific measurements.
Method:
Steps are logical, but somewhat confusing.
Incomplete

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.
Data and Results

Excellent

DATA:
Data is properly labelled and presented in a logical way. a graph or table is used to display the data.
RESULTS:
Student clearly explains any trends in data, making reference to key data points.
Good

DATA:
Data is properly labelled and presented in a logical way. Use of a table or graph is present to display the data
RESULTS:
Student somewhat explains trends in data, making reference to key data points.
Poor

DATA: Data is presented, however only explained through writing/image.
RESULTS:
Student attempts to explain the data however does not explain trends or reasons why particular results were found.
Incomplete

Data is not clearly represented or explained.
Conclusion

Excellent

Conclusion answers the question based on data alone. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect and discusses possible explanations for results. Student discusses further questions which have arisen and difficulties they may have faced.
Good

Conclusion answers the question based on data alone. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect, showing an understanding of the scientific process. Student discusses difficulties faced and attempts to discuss new ideas/questions/wonderings as a result of the investigation.
Poor

Conclusion answers the question based on data, but leaves some confusion. Student states whether hypothesis was correct or incorrect and attempts to explain any difficulties which arose.
Incomplete

Conclusion is confusing and/or does not answer the research question. Student does not attempt to explain if hypothesis was correct or incorrect. Little/no mention of further questions or discussion of the difficulties faced.
Bibliography/Work Cite

Excellent

All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 3 different sources. No plagiarism!
Good

All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 2 different sources. No plagiarism!
Poor

Most sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes only 1 source. No plagiarism!
Incomplete

Sources missing and/or incorrectly cited.



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