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Science Lab Report 
Middle School Lab Report
Rubric Code: UXA64BB
By gailgagner
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Science Lab Report
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Hypothesis

Excellent

A hypothesis has been clearly identified and stated. Your hypothesis gives solid reasoning behind your thinking and uses scientific language (states correctly the independent and dependent variables).
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 (independent and dependent variable is stated).
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 (incorrectly states the independent and dependent variables).
Needs Improvement

A hypothesis has not been stated or is erroneous or irrelevant.
Materials / Procedures

Excellent

All materials and setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.

Procedures are listed in clear steps. Each step is numbered and is a complete sentence.
Good

Almost all materials and the setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.

Procedures are listed in a logical order, but steps are not numbered and/or are not in complete sentences.
Fair

Most of the materials and the setup used in the experiment are accurately described.

Procedures are listed but are not in a logical order or are difficult to follow.
Needs Improvement

Many materials are described inaccurately OR are not described at all.

Procedures do not accurately list the steps of the experiment.
Data Table/Graphs

Excellent

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

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

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

Data are not shown OR are inaccurate.
Data Analysis

Excellent

All statements reflect a clear analysis of the data collected in the experiment and relate to the stated hypothesis.
Good

Almost all statements reflect a clear analysis of the data collected in the experiment and are related to the stated hypothesis.
Fair

Most of the statements reflect a clear analysis of the data collected in the experiment and are generally related to the stated hypothesis,.
Needs Improvement

Statements do not show a clear analysis of the data. The statements are not related to the stated hypothesis.
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.
Needs Improvement

No conclusion was included in the report OR shows little effort and reflection.
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar

Excellent

One or fewer errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report.
Good

Two or three errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report.
Fair

Four errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report.
Needs Improvement

More than 4 errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report.



Keywords:
  • Hypothesis, Procedure / Materials, Data Tables / Graphs, Data Analysis, Conslusion

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