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Science Fair Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge Research Paper 
Science Fair Research Paper
St. Mary School Science Fair Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge Research Paper, Grades 6 - 8
Rubric Code: HXC2849
By NDSTEMFELLOW
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric STEM Challenge Research Paper
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

6 pts

Needs Improvement

3 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Title

Excellent

Title page includes project name, student's name, subject(s) ,and teacher(s) name. Title is centered and concisely addresses project topic.
10-9-8-7
Good

Title page is missing one of the following: project name, student's name, subject(s), and teacher(s) name. Title addresses project topic.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Title page is missing two of the following: project name, student's name, subject(s), and teacher(s) name. Title somewhat addresses project topic.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Title page is missing several components and is difficult to understand.
0
Introduction to STEM Challenge

Excellent

Student introduces the STEM Challenge and the purpose of the STEM Challenge. Student provides background information on the STEM Challenge.
10-9-8-7
Good

Introduction is missing one of the following: Introduces the STEM Challenge, purpose of the STEM Challenge, background information on the STEM Challenge.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Student is missing two of the following: Introduces the STEM Challenge, purpose of the STEM Challenge, background information on the STEM Challenge.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Student is missing three or more of the following: Introduces the STEM Challenge, purpose of the STEM Challenge, background information on the STEM Challenge.
0
Hypothesis

Excellent

Hypothesis is stated in an IF/THEN statement, is testable and directly relates to the STEM Challenge.
10-9-8-7
Good

Hypothesis is missing one of the following: Is stated in an IF/THEN statement, is testable and directly relates to the STEM Challenge.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Hypothesis is missing two of the following: Is stated in an IF/THEN statement, is testable and directly relates to the STEM Challenge.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Hypothesis is not stated in an IF/THEN statement, is not testable and does not directly relate to the STEM Challenge.
0
Background Research

Excellent

ALL required STEM Challenge Components are listed, tell how it is used, improvements made of each simple machine over time, and how it applies to their STEM Challenge.
10-9-8-7
Good

Background Research is missing one of the following: ALL required STEM Challenge Components are listed, tell how it is used, improvements made of each simple machine over time, and how it applies to their STEM Challenge.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Background Research is missing two of the following: ALL required STEM Challenge Components are listed, tell how it is used, improvements made of each simple machine over time, and how it applies to their STEM Challenge.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Background Research is missing in more than three of the following: ALL required STEM Challenge Components are listed, tell how it is used, improvements made of each simple machine over time, and how it applies to their STEM Challenge.
0
Data and Results

Excellent

Student clearly states all STEM Challenge Components, their mechanical advantages calculations, and conveys a clear explanation of how their Rube Goldberg Machine works.
10-9-8-7
Good

Data and Results are missing one of the following: Student clearly states all STEM Challenge Components, their mechanical advantages calculations, and conveys a clear explanation of how their Rube Goldberg Machine works.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Data and Results are missing two of the following: Student clearly states all STEM Challenge Components, their mechanical advantages calculations, and conveys a clear explanation of how their Rube Goldberg Machine works.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Data and Results are missing in more than three of the following: Student clearly states all STEM Challenge Components, their mechanical advantages calculations, and conveys a clear explanation of how their Rube Goldberg Machine works.
0
Reflection and Future Steps

Excellent

Student clearly reflects on the successes and failures of their STEM Challenge Results. Students will also provide clear steps for continued work with this STEM Challenge.
10-9-8-7
Good

Reflection and Future Steps are missing one of the following: Student clearly reflects on the successes and failures of their STEM Challenge Results. Students will also provide clear steps for continued work with this STEM Challenge.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Reflection and Future Steps are missing two of the following: Student clearly reflects on the successes and failures of their STEM Challenge Results. Students will also provide clear steps for continued work with this STEM Challenge.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Student does not have any reflection or future steps stated.
0
Conclusion

Excellent

Student clearly restates the hypothesis using an IF/THEN statement and states whether the hypothesis is confirmed, plausible, or busted. Student discusses possible explanations for results.
10-9-8-7
Good

Conclusion is missing one of the following: Student clearly restates the hypothesis using an IF/THEN statement and states whether the hypothesis is confirmed, plausible, or busted. Student discusses possible explanations for results.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Conclusion is missing two of the following: Student clearly restates the hypothesis using an IF/THEN statement and states whether the hypothesis is confirmed, plausible, or busted. Student discusses possible explanations for results.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Conclusion is confusing and/or does not address their hypothesis or clearly state their results.
0
Overall Content

Excellent

Students shows evidence of understanding the Engineering Design Process and all of the components of the STEM Challenge. Paper is double spaced, clearly typed and well organized. Research paper flows from one idea to the next. Content is correct and complete.
10-9-8-7
Good

Research Paper is missing one of the following: Students shows evidence of understanding the Engineering Design Process & the components of the STEM Challenge. Paper is double spaced, clearly typed and well organized. Research paper flows from one idea to the next. Content is correct and complete.
6-5-4
Needs Improvement

Research Paper is missing two of the following: Students shows evidence of understanding the Engineering Design Process & the components of the STEM Challenge. Paper is double spaced, clearly typed and well organized. Research paper flows from one idea to the next. Content is correct and complete.
3-2-1
Incomplete

Report shows lack of effort and is unclear throughout.
0



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