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Grade 8 Science Lab Report 
Grade 8 Science Lab Report
Use the "Lab Report Format" to create your lab report. Each of the 7 sections in the checklist will be evaluated to compile an overall grade out of 28pts. Use this rubric to help you critique your lab report so that you may get the highest score possible.
Rubric Code: B2X97C3
By eckles430
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent - 4pts.

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Very Good - 3pts.

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Satisfactory - 2pts

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Unsatisfactory - 1pt.

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Introduction

In one paragraph, state your question, hypothesis and prediction.
Excellent - 4pts.

Question and hypothesis, clearly explains what was to be discovered. Hypothesis is stated in an "IF.....then...." format
Very Good - 3pts.

Prediction or hypothesis is not clearly focused on what was to be discovered. Missing one part of introduction.
Satisfactory - 2pts

Question present but does not explain neither hypothesis nor prediction.
Only has one part of introduction.
Unsatisfactory - 1pt.

No introduction present or hard to find in Report.
Materials

List with numbers or bullet points.
Excellent - 4pts.

List is complete for accurate replication of the experiment. List includes quantities of measurements.
Very Good - 3pts.

List is complete but quantities are not always given.
Satisfactory - 2pts

List is complete but quantities are not
given or are missing completely.
Unsatisfactory - 1pt.

List is incomplete or
absent.
Data/Results

Recorded results organized into charts and graphs
Excellent - 4pts.

Well written data chart, graph or picture contain proper units and labels are present. Calculations clearly shown, if applicable.
Very Good - 3pts.

Quantitative data chart, graph or picture lacks proper units or labels. Some calculations are absent or not clearly shown.
Satisfactory - 2pts

Qualitative data chart, graph or picture is incomplete, inaccurate or hard to read.
Unsatisfactory - 1pt.

Data section is absent, qualitative sentences missing, or quantitative data is missing from a data chart, graph or picture.
Analysis of Results

One paragraph explaining the results in detail. Use numerical values and data recorded in charts and graphs.
Excellent - 4pts.

Sentences provide clear explanation for the meaning of your data, if applicable. Specific references are made to the data.
Very Good - 3pts.

Sentences provide an explanation for the meaning of your data, if applicable. References are made to the data.
Satisfactory - 2pts

Sentences are present but provide no clear explanation of data or do not make specific references to the data.
Unsatisfactory - 1pt.

Analysis is absent..
Sketches / diagrams

Sketches and diagrams are to be completed in pencil.
Excellent - 4pts.

A high level of detail is evident. Effort was clearly used in sketching.
Very Good - 3pts.

Good detail is evident. Effort was used in sketching.
Satisfactory - 2pts

Little detail is evident. Little effort was used in sketching.
Unsatisfactory - 1pt.

No sketches were included or no detail is evident. No effort was used in sketching.
Writing Guidelines

Label each section in your lab Report using a black or blue pen.
Excellent - 4pts.

Well written, neatly organized & clearly formatted (or written). A black or blue pen was used. Scientific vocabulary present & used correctly. No spelling or grammatical errors. Scientific writing style is evident.
Very Good - 3pts.

Minor problems exist with writing style, organization, formatting, scientific vocabulary or spelling/grammar. A black or blue pen was used.
Satisfactory - 2pts

Multiple problems exist with writing style, organization, formatting, scientific vocabulary or spelling/grammar. No pen was used in the writing of the report.
Unsatisfactory - 1pt.

Serious problems exist with writing style, organization, formatting, scientific vocabulary or spelling/grammar. No pen was used in the writing of the report.
Conclusion

One paragraph that states if your hypothesis was supported, the recorded evidence to support it, 3 possible changes/errors, and a new question from the lab.
Excellent - 4pts.

Conclusion is complete, logical, and includes evidence from the results of the lab.
Very Good - 3pts.

Conclusion is either incomplete by 1, not logical, or states no evidence from results.
Satisfactory - 2pts

Conclusion is incomplete and is not logical nor states evidence from results.
Unsatisfactory - 1pt.

Conclusion is absent.



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  • Question, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Data, Results, Conslusion, General Writing Guidelines

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