Category

Exemplary

4

Good

3

Satisfactory

2

Needs Improvement
1

Points Earned

 Scientific Method
Format

All required steps are present and additional information and/or thoughtful comments have been included.

All required steps of scientific method are present.

One required element is missing, but additional/ thoughtful comments have been included.

Several required steps of the scientific method are missing.

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 Question

The question for the lab is clearly identified and stated.

The question for the lab is identified, but is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.

The question for the lab is partially identified, and is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.

The question for the lab does not relate to the experiment.

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Research Information on Topic

The information is exceptionally well written in student’s own words and is accurate.

The information is written in student’s own words and is accurate.

The information is written in student’s own words, but some facts are inaccurate.

The information is directly copied from a specific source.

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Forming the Hypothesis

The solution to the problem is thoroughly described with incredible insight.

The prediction for the solution to the problem is well written and thought out.

The ‘educated guess’ makes sense, but could be explained further.

The ‘educated guess’ did not relate to the question for the lab, was not clearly explained, or not completed.

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Testing the Hypothesis

All supplies are listed.  Outstanding effort is evident in the written procedure for the experiment.  It is   well developed and accurate.

Most of the supplies are listed and the steps for the lab are clearly explained and written in chronological order.

Many of the supplies are not listed.  Procedures are listed but are not in a logical order or are difficult to follow.

Only a few or none of the supplies are listed.  Procedures do not accurately list the steps of the experiment.

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 Analyze the Results

Extraordinary effort is evident in drawing/graph; accurately displays important data and labels.

The drawing/graph displays clear, accurate data and is labeled neatly.

The drawing/graph displays clear, accurate data  but labels could be neater.

The data/labels in the drawing/graph is inaccurate or incomplete.

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Conclusion

The conclusion thoroughly explains if the findings support the hypothesis and what is learned from the experiment.

The conclusion includes proof that supports the hypothesis or what is learned from the experiment.

The conclusion explains if the problem is solved but does not present any proof for your findings.

Little effort or reflection is given to show what is learned by doing the experiment

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Total

Points

Earned

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