| Grade: |
A |
B |
C |
D |
| Experiment |
Uses the Scientific Method accurately |
Uses the Scientific Method, is mostly accurate |
Parts of the scientific method are missing, incomplete or inaccurate |
Design does not follow the scientific method |
| Design |
Tested a minimun of 5 trialsusing controls and variables |
Tested at least 2 timeswith controls and consistent variables |
Only ran the experiment one time/ controls and variables changed |
Experiment is not run consistently |
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Completed Brainstorm and project sketch |
Completed most of the brainstorm and project sketch |
Complete some of the brainstorm and sketch |
Limited work on the brainstorm or sketch |
| |
Documented each step in Journal |
Documented some steps in journal |
Documented a few steps in journal |
Did not document any additional information in the journal |
| |
Choose a challenging project with difficulty |
Project is somewhat challenging |
Project is a good basic level project |
Project has a minimal level of difficulty |
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Project shows originality in concept, design or topic |
Project shows some originality in concept, design or topic |
Project is a fair design |
Project lacks a good design |
| Points |
30 |
25 |
23 |
20 |
| Display |
Titles and subtitles complete and accurate |
Most titles and subtitles are accurate |
Some sections are missing; doesn't match given format |
Missing several titles or sections; format is incorrect |
| Board |
Has interesting models or pictures |
Has models or pictures |
Has a drawing or minimal model |
Lacks models, drawings or models |
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Has an accurate and clear graph and table |
Has a table in a graph, lacks accuracy or neatness |
Missing either a graph or a table |
Missing both a graph and a table |
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Creative design and neat and clean appearance |
Neat and clean appearance |
Project lacks a neat look |
Project is sloppy and lacks neatness |
| Points |
60 |
50 |
45 |
40 |
| Presen- |
Demonstrates knowledge of the subject/explains the project with enthusiasm |
Explains the project well |
Explains the project with prompting |
Shows the project with little or no explanation. |
| tation |
Speaks clearly |
Talks to be understood |
Uses monotone in presenting |
Little information shared |
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Can explain and make predictions |
Gives a good basic explanation |
Gives a minimal explanation |
Gives explanation only with prompts |
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Answers questions clearly and accurately |
Gives basic answers to questions |
Only able to answer a few questions |
Does not answer questions |
| Points |
10 |
9 |
8 |
6 |
