Science Fair Project

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Click here for Science Fair Projects Links:

http://sciencefairproject.virtualave.net/presentation.htm

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Science-Fair-Presentations/How-to-Create-a-Winning-Science-Fair-Display-Board.html

http://www.cool-science-projects.com/Science-Fair-Project-Display.html

http://sciencefair.math.iit.edu/presentation/

http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/index.php

Please read the rubric below to see how you will be graded:

Science Fair Project Name: ___/80

CATEGORY	10	8	6	4
Question	Developed a question that is clearly identified and stated.	Developed a question that is identified, but is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.	Developed a question that is partially identified and stated in a somewhat unclear manner.	Question is unclear and/or irrelevant.
Hypothesis	Ddeveloped a hypothesis that is clearly identified and stated.	Developed a hypothesis that is identified, but is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.	Developed a hypothesis that is partially identified and stated in a somewhat unclear manner.	Hypothesis is unclear and/or irrelevant.
Materials	All materials and setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.	All materials and setup used in the experiment are described but are stated in a somewhat unclear manner.	Most of the materials and setup used in the experiment are described and are stated in a somewhat unclear manner.	Most of the materials and setup used in the experiment are missing and described in an unclear manner.
Procedures	Procedures are listed in a logical, clear, and easy to follow order. Each step is numbered and is a complete sentence.	Procedures are listed in a logical, clear, and easy to follow order, but the steps are not numbered and/or in complete sentences.	Procedures are listed but are not in a logical order or are difficult to follow.	Procedures do not accurately list the steps of the experiment.
Results	All of the data is identified and describes what was discovered in a clear and accurate manner. Correct units are used.	All of the data is identified and describes what was discovered, but is stated in a somewhat unclear manner. Correct units are used.	Most of the data is identified and describes what was discovered, but is stated in a somewhat unclear manner and/or units are incorrect /missing.	Data does not describe what was discovered and/or is difficult to follow.
Conclusion/Summary	Student provided a detailed conclusion clearly based on the data and related to the hypothesis statement(s).	Student provided a somewhat detailed conclusion clearly based on the data and related to the hypothesis statement(s).	Student provided a conclusion with some reference to the data and the hypothesis statement(s).	No conclusion was apparent OR important details were overlooked.
Display Board	Each element in the display had a function and clearly served to illustrate some aspect of the experiment. All items were neatly and correctly labeled.	Each element had a function and clearly served to illustrate some aspect of the experiment. Most items were neatly and correctly labeled.	Each element had a function and clearly served to illustrate some aspect of the experiment. Most items were correctly labeled.	The display seemed incomplete or chaotic with no clear plan. Many labels were missing or incorrect.
Oral Presentation	The oral presentation was clear, concise, and logical. All required components were discussed.	The oral presentation was somewhat clear, concise, and logical. All required components were discussed.	The oral presentation was clear, concise, and logical. Most of the required components were discussed.	The oral presentation was not clear, concise, and logical. Many required components were not discussed