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Science Lab Report 
Middle School Lab Report
Rubric Code: F2X998X
By Mccowellj
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Hypothesis

Excellent

A hypothesis has been clearly identified and stated. Your hypothesis gives solid reasoning behind your thinking and uses scientific language.
Good

A hypothesis has been stated but in a somewhat unclear manner. Your hypothesis gives some reasoning behind your thinking and uses some scientific language.
Fair

A hypothesis has been partially identified, and is stated in a somewhat unclear manner. unclear manner. Your hypothesis gives little reasoning behind your thinking and uses little scientific language.
Poor

A hypothesis has not been stated or is erroneous or irrelevant.
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.
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.
Data Table/Observations

Excellent

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

Student Student reports observations and includes all necessary details. Ex. Sounds, Colours, Smells
Good

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

Student reports observations and includes some details
Fair

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

Student reports very brief observations
Poor

Data are not shown OR are inaccurate.

Student does not report observations.
Analysis/ Questions

Excellent

The answers provides essential aspects of a complete interpretation and/or correct solution. The answers thoroughly addresses the points relevant to the question or concept. All parts of the questions are addressed and answered correctly.
Good

The answers provide essential elements of an interpretation and/or a solution. It addresses the points relevant to the question or concept. All parts of the question are addressed, yet partially answered correctly.
Fair

The answers provide a partial interpretation and/or solution. It somewhat addresses the points relevant to the question or concept.
All parts of the question are addressed, yet answered incorrectly.
Poor

The response shows inadequate understanding of the question or concept. The response contains irrelevant information
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.




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