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Scientific Method Rubric Scientific Method Rubric Long-Term Learning Target: I can safely complete a science lab using the correct process of scientific investigation. Rubric Code: QX9XA6C By sumsanfo Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Assessment Grade Levels: K-5

Scientific Method
	Exceeds 4 pts	Meets 3 pts	Progressing 2 pts
Question	Exceeds A question is asked using a complete sentence. The question is testable and is created using observations.	Meets A question is asked using an incomplete sentence. The question is testable and is created using observations.	Progressing There is no question.
Research	Exceeds Gather or discuss information that will help understand the experiment. Makes connections with the research.	Meets Most information gathered is relevant to the understanding of the experiment. None or few connections are made with the research.	Progressing There is no evidence of research. Most information gathered is irrelevant to the understanding of the experiment.
Hypothesis	Exceeds Hypothesis is clear and well developed. Scientist makes an educated guess about what the answer to the question will be. Hypothesis is a complete sentence.	Meets Hypothesis is understandable but not well developed.	Progressing No hypothesis is recorded.
Materials and Procedures	Exceeds Knows what materials and procedures need to be used and follows them appropriately. Follows all lab safety guidelines. Variables are correctly identified.	Meets Scientist knows what materials and procedures need to be used. Doesn't follow the procedures or use materials appropriately. Follows most of the lab safety guidelines. Variables are correctly identified.	Progressing Doesn't do the experiment. Doesn't follow lab safety guidelines. Variables are not identified.
Observations and Data Results	Exceeds Results of the experiment are observed and recorded. All data is present and correct. Student uses multiple charts , diagrams, and/or tables to show data.	Meets Experiment is observed. Some data is missing and/or some are incorrect. Student displays data using minimal charts, diagrams, and/or tables.	Progressing There are no data results recorded.
Conclusion and Explanation (#4)	Exceeds A statement is written that compares the hypothesis to the data and answers the question. The statement is several paragraphs and makes and explains connections made from the experiment.	Meets Conclusions are stated and they somewhat address the question and hypothesis. Few connections made from the experiment.	Progressing Conclusions not stated. No connections made.