iRubric: Science Fair Project rubric

Question/Topic is unspecific, but realistic. Student has a workable idea for the project, but does not follow through the steps completely.

Question/Topic is semi-specific, measurable, and realistic. Student has a good working idea for the project and followed all steps in order.

Question/Topic is specific, measurable, and realistic. Student implements a creative idea for the project and follows all steps in order with success.

Student listed most of the necessary items. Steps are not detailed or logically sequenced, making it difficult to follow or duplicate this experiment.

Student included most items required, but no supporting items. Steps are logical, but somewhat confusing.

Student included all items required and some supporting items. Steps are logical and thorough, easily duplicated, but one step may be missing or confusing.

Conclusion answers the question, but it is not based on research or experimentation. Student attempts to explain if hypothesis was correct or incorrect.

Conclusion answers the question based on research and experimentation, but leaves some confusion. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or not, showing some understanding of the scientific process.

Conclusion answers the question based on research and experimentation. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect, showing an understanding of the scientific process.