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Mythbusters PBL Scientific Method Rubric 
Scientific Method Rubric
To evaluate students use of the scientific method and lab report for the Mythbusters PBL
Rubric Code: MA92AW
By tbolinger
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Hypothesis

Poor

The hypothesis is not relevant or is not able to be tested.
Fair

The hypothesis states a prediction, but there is little evidence of any background knowledge, or it is not written in a way that shows it is testable.
Good

The hypothesis states a testable prediction based on general knowledge and observations.
Excellent

The hypothesis clearly states a testable prediction based on general knowledge and observation. It is clear that you gathered information to make an informed educated guess.
Experimental Design (Procedures)

Poor

Did not have clear materials list or procedures explaining the steps of your experiment. It would be difficult for someone to repeat the experiment.
Fair

Included some of the materials and procedures but were not written in a way that could easily be repeated.
Good

Most of the materials list and procedures were bulleted and number and written in a way that could most likely be repeated.
Excellent

Procedures and materials were detailed, bulleted and numbered clearly, and the experiment was set up with controlled conditions that could easily be repeated.
Data Results

Poor

Data results are mostly incomplete (more than half) and not comprehensible.
Fair

Some data results are missing and incorrect and are not displayed in an appropriate format.
Good

Few data results are missing and some are incorrect and are displayed in an appropriate format.
Excellent

All data is present and correct and displayed in an appropriate format.
Conclusion and Explanation (#4)

Poor

Conclusions not stated and there is no evidence of gained science knowledge in the explanation
Fair

Conclusions are stated but they do not address the hypothesis. There is little evidence of scientific knowledge in the explanation
Good

Conclusions are stated and they somewhat address the hypothesis having some scientific knowledge in the explanation
Excellent

Conclusions are stated and they address the hypothesis correctly. There is evidence of gained science knowledge in the explanation.
Experiment Details

Poor

Independent variable, dependent variable, control, and constants are not identified correctly
Fair

Independent variable, dependent variable, control, and constants are not all identified correctly
Good

Independent variable, dependent variable, control, and constants are mostly identified correctly
Excellent

Independent variable, dependent variable, control, and constants are all identified correctly



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