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6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Science Fair Rubric 2020

6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Science Fair Rubric

This is a rubric for the science fair experiment.

Rubric Code: RX8XBW9

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Science Lab Rubric
	Level 4 4 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 1 1 pts
Title	Level 4 The title is catchy, clear, and sets the tone for the entire experiment. Your Name(s) and class are clearly stated.	Level 3 The title is clear and sets the tone for the entire experiment. Your Name(s) and class are clearly stated.	Level 2 The title is present. Your Name(s) and class are clearly stated.	Level 1 The title does not make sence. Your Name(s) and class are not stated.
Question	Level 4 The question is specific, clear, and focuses the experiment.	Level 3 The question clear and sets the tone for the entire experiment.	Level 2 The question is basic but connects to the experiment.	Level 1 The question is not in a proper format or not clear.
Hypothesis	Level 4 The statement is clearly written and contains a detailed explanation.	Level 3 Hypothesis is in a very clear statement; it has a very basic explanation.	Level 2 Hypothesis is in improper format and/or is unclear with no explanation.	Level 1 Minimal effort is demonstrated, or does not answer the question presented.
Materials	Level 4 The materials list is complete and specific to the experiment.	Level 3 The majority of the list is complete with minor omissions or errors.	Level 2 The list is incomplete with minor omissions or errors.	Level 1 The materials are not specific or incorrect things are listed. There are major omissions or errors on the list.
Variables	Level 4 The independent and dependent variables are clearly and correctly stated.	Level 3 The independent and dependent variables are stated. At least one is stated correctly.	Level 2 The independent or dependent variables is stated or they are not stated correctly.	Level 1 The independent or dependent variables is stated or they are stated incorrectly.
Observations	Level 4 Presented in an appropriate chart table or graph. Includes titles, and is specific, complete, and labeled correctly.	Level 3 There are minor errors or omissions to observations.	Level 2 Improper format and/ or major errors or omissions.	Level 1 Minimal effort is demonstrated, or it does not connect with the question or hypothesis introduced in the experiment.
Procedure	Level 4 The steps are sequential and organized with specifics and could be repeated by anyone who repeats the experiment.	Level 3 The steps are mostly sequential and organized. Minor specific details are missing.	Level 2 The steps are not completely sequential or organized. Major error are evident.	Level 1 Minimal steps that are not organized and have major errors.
Analysis	Level 4 It clearly reflects the observations. The writing is detailed, organized, and fluent.	Level 3 There are minor errors or omissions to the analysis. It does not completely reflect the observations. The writing is organized and fluent.	Level 2 Poor format and/ or major error or omission in the analysis. The writing is unclear or confusing.	Level 1 Minimal effort is demonstrated.
Conclusion	Level 4 Conclusion includes restatement of the hypothesis, and explains whether the observations support or reject the hypothesis and explains with data gained in the experiment.	Level 3 The conclusion has minor error in the restatement of the hypothesis, does not fully explain how the observations related to the hypothesis, or does not confirm nor reject the hypothesis.	Level 2 It has minor errors in the format and does not relate back to the question or hypothesis.	Level 1 Major error in relating back to the question and the hypothesis. Very basic.

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Science

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