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Mythbusters Scientific Method Rubric 
To evaluate students use of the scientific method and lab report for the Mythbusters Video
Rubric Code: JX997W4
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction

Poor

The introduction is not clear. Does not discuss what is going to happen in the lab
Fair

The introduction states what will happen but does not give details.
Good

The introduction states what will happen and gives clear details of what will happen.
Excellent

The introduction states what will happen and gives clear details of what will happen and discusses the whole episode.
Hypothesis

Poor

The hypothesis is not relevant or is not able to be tested.
Fair

The hypothesis states a prediction, but there is little evidence of any background knowledge, or it is not written in a way that shows it is testable.
Good

The hypothesis states a testable prediction based on general knowledge and observations.
Excellent

The hypothesis clearly states a testable prediction based on what was tested in the video. It is clear that you gathered information to make an informed educated guess. If..Then...Because statement
Materials/Procedure

Poor

Did not have clear materials list or procedures explaining the steps of your experiment. It would be difficult for someone to repeat the experiment.
Fair

Included some of the materials and procedures but were not written in a way that could easily be repeated.
Good

Most of the materials list and procedures were bulleted and number and written in a way that could most likely be repeated.
Excellent

Procedures and materials were detailed, bulleted and numbered clearly, and the experiment was set up with controlled conditions that could easily be repeated.
Data/ Analysis

Poor

Data results are mostly incomplete (more than half) and not comprehensible.
Fair

Some data results are missing and incorrect and are not displayed in an appropriate format.
Good

Few data results are missing and some are incorrect and are displayed in an appropriate format.
Excellent

All data is present and correct and displayed in an appropriate format. The results from the video are clearly stated.
Conclusion and Explanation

Poor

Conclusions not stated and there is no evidence of gained science knowledge in the explanation
Fair

Conclusions are stated but they do not address the hypothesis. There is little evidence of scientific knowledge in the explanation
Good

Conclusions are stated and they somewhat address the hypothesis having some scientific knowledge in the explanation
Excellent

Conclusions are stated and they address the hypothesis correctly. There is evidence of gained science knowledge in the explanation.



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