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Updated December 2019

MENDOCINO COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR COORDINATORS’ HANDBOOK

Who will represent this year?

March 14, 2020

Mendocino College Gym

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Participation overview

Aspects of the science fair

Classes, divisions, & categories

Award breakdown

State science fair

Display board

Safety rules

Display board specifications

Safety rules/electrical

Suggested list of invertebrates/ plants for scientific investigation

Sample interview questions

Technology log book form

Guideline for the use of animals/humans in student science projects

Animal proposal certificate Form 1

Completed certificate for all projects involving animals Form 2

Participant informed consent Form 3

Certification of compliance for research involving human subjects Form 4

Human and vertebrate animal tissue samples Form 5

Publicity authorization release

Sample parent/guardian notices and letters for districts

Judging rubrics

TABLE OF CONTENTS

https://www.mcoe.us/student-

programs-services/student-events/science-fair/

Mendocino County Science Participation Overview

Many hours of preparation go into this day, finding and assigning judges, setting judging times, making student packets, and preparing and printing the program. It is important that you submit your students information in a timely manner. Each individual student entry must be returned by the due date.

NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED.

Please send the link located on the MCOE website to the judges that you have selected for the County Fair. It is required that there are TWO volunteer judges for every SIX entries submitted to the Mendocino County Science Fair. Please note that no MCOE employee may qualify as your judge due to potentially being pulled for other duties during the fair. **NOTE: Volunteer judges must sign up on their own as they will be agreeing to rules and conditions of being a judge.

The Mendocino County Office of Education will photograph the events of the Mendocino County Science Fair. Students who are eligible to participate and who are planning to attend the Mendocino County Science Fair must have the Student or Parent/Guardian Publicity Authorization and Release Form (MCOE form BE 5125.00a) on file with the Mendocino County Office of Education before the student participates in the Mendocino County Science Fair. These completed forms should be returned to the address to the left of this page.

CONTACT INFORMATION Theresa House

Mendocino County Office of Education

2240 Old River Road Ukiah, CA 95482

707-467-5110

[email protected]

https://www.mcoe.us/student-programs-services/student-events/science-fair/

https://www.mcoe.us/student-programs-services/student-events/science-fair/

mailto:[email protected]

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Mendocino County Science Fair Mission Statement

To stimulate in young

people an active interest

in science and encourage

them to apply creative

and critical thought to

the solution of science

problems.

To foster school and

community cooperation

in developing the scientific

potential of students in

Mendocino County and

to give recognition for the

work students have done.

Science Fair Project Judging & Interviews

Each project will be judged by a team of at least two judges.

Important: Students must stand by their project a few minutes before the scheduled judging time. The students are given a judging interview and will be dismissed from the area after the interview is finished.

Please remind parents/guardians that they are not allowed in the interview area during the interviews for any reason. Their student(s) may be disqualified if they choose to remain in the judging area.

After the initial interviews are over, the Science Fair Project Area will be cleared of everyone except judges and helpers. At this time, more judging takes place and the scores are tallied. The area will be reopened as quickly as possible for public viewing. Note: The Awards Ceremony will be held as close to 3:30 pm as possible and students are encouraged to keep their projects in place until after the Awards Ceremony.

Awards Ceremony

At this time, all category awards and special awards will be given. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be announced in each division level. Also, two Outstanding Scientist awards for students in 3 to 5 grades will be presented. The California Associated of Professional Scientists (CAPS) will select one individual project from 7th through 12th grade that best exemplifies good scientific methodology. The winner will be chosen from among the categories which CAPS’ members represent, including: Animal Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Physical Sciences and Physics, to name a few. Behavioral & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematical Science projects do not qualify.

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A Day At the Mendocino County Science Fair

The Mendocino County Science Fair

can be an exciting and fun day for all.

It is a great occasion for students to

be with their peers and to be given an

opportunity to explain their science

projects. The science project exhibits

also give the public an opportunity to

see what talented students we have

in Mendocino County.

When students arrive at the

science fair with their projects,

they will be directed to an assigned

area. A Student Information Packet

will be provided to all participants.

Students should read the infor-

mation contained in the packet as

it contains an overview of the

event, and most importantly, the

interview judging time.

Awards Ceremony Continued Only students enrolled in grades 6-12 who have qualified at the county level are eligible to participate in the California State Science Fair.

At the end of the ceremony, a registration packet for the California State Science Fair will be given to those students whose projects qualify. It is the responsibility of the student to register online with the California State Science Fair by the deadline.

Mendocino County Office of Education will pay a portion of the selected student expenses. This event is held at the California Science Center located in Exposition Park, four miles south of downtown Los Angeles, California. Students in grades 6-8 will participate in the Junior Division, while students in grades 9-12 will participate in the senior Division. Please refer to the following CSSF website for more information: http://cssf.usc.edu/

After the Awards Ceremony

Projects that are not removed after the Awards Ceremony will be discarded.

As you can tell, this is a long and exciting day for everyone involved and we appreciate the efforts of the students and the many volunteers who have provided assistance in making the Mendocino County Science Fair a success.

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http://cssf.usc.edu/

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Rules &

Requirements

Students enrolled in grades 3-12 and attending any public, private, or home school in Mendocino County and who have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their grade level and have met the criteria at their school/district science fair or if the school/district designated the students by other qualifying means.

Students enrolled in grades 3-5 must enter the Elementary Division.

Students enrolled in grades 6-8 must enter the Junior High Division.

Students enrolled in grades 9-12 must enter the Senior High Division.

All students must enter in the division designated for their grade level and follow the guidelines for that division. Designated school staff will be responsible for supervising the construction of the projects in order to ensure compliance with Science Fair Regulations.

Classes, Divisions, and Categories

Entries in this division cannot have more than three students to a team. A team project will be entered into the grade level of the oldest student on the team, if the students are from different grade levels. Note: Projects that qualify and are eligible for the California State Science Fair can only be attended by students in grades 6-12.

Projects must be of an experimental nature and follow good scientific methodology.

Recognize a problem

Develop a hypothesis

Write a procedure for support/refute the hypotheses

Perform the experiment as directed by the written procedure

Record the observations of the experiment

Analyze results and formulate a conclusion

Present results in easily understandable form (e.g.: graphs, charts)

Elementary Division (Grades 3-4-5)

Categories: Categories are defined by the subject matter of the project and may be entered in one of the following three categories:

Life Science

Physical Science/Math

Earth/Space Science/Technology

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Classes, Divisions, & Categories Continued...

Junior Division (Grades 6-7-8)

Categories: Categories are defined by the subject matter of the project and may be entered in one of the following four categories:

Life Sciences A (Biology, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry)

Life Sciences B (Medicine, Health, Behavior and Social Sciences)

Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Aerodynamics, Hydrodynamics, Electronics and Electromagnets, Mathematics, Software and Computer Science)

Earth and Space Sciences (Geology, Astronomy, Ecology, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science)

Senior Division (Grades 9-10-11-12)

Categories: Categories are defined by the subject matter of the project and may be entered in one of the following four categories:

Life Sciences A (Biology, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry)

Life Sciences B (Medicine, Health, Behavior and Social Sciences)

Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Aerodynamics Hydrodynamics, Electronics and Electromagnets, Mathematics, Software and Computer Science)

Earth and Space Sciences (Geology, Astronomy, Ecology, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science)

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Determining Points & Selecting Representative Projects

Local Science Fairs must incorporate the Class C & Class D groupings into their local science fairs and use the point system similar to that included in the County Judging Sheets. When submitting the School Roster Form online, please include the names of the participants for this class and clearly indicate whether it is a Class C or a Class D project.

For your reference, the Mendocino County Science Fair Judging Sheets are provided in this handbook.

Note: Class B, C, and D are NOT eligible to compete in the California State Science Fair.


(Grade Levels 6-8 and 9-12 only)

Entries in this division cannot have more than three students to a team. A team project will be entered into the grade level of the oldest student on the team, if the students are from different grade levels.

The eight practices of science and engineering that the Framework for K-12 Science Education (2012) identifies as essential for all students to learn and describes in detail are listed below:

1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

2. Developing and using models

3. Planning and carrying out investigations

4. Analyzing and interpreting data

5. Using mathematics and computational thinking

6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)

7. Engaging in argument from evidence

8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Class C—Classroom or School Projects

Grade levels: Grades 3 through 12 which are completed by an individuals classroom or a group of classes or a school.

Projects using scientific method or displays, demonstrations and collections.

Note: Projects that share the same hypothesis from the same school entered by multiple groups will be considered classroom projects.

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Determining Points & Selecting Representative Projects

Local Science Fairs must incorporate the Class C & Class D groupings into their local science fairs and use the point system similar to that included in the County Judging Sheets. When submitting the School Roster Form online, please include the names of the participants for this class and clearly indicate whether it is a Class C or a Class D project.

For your reference, the Mendocino County Science Fair Judging Sheets are provided in this handbook.

Note: Class B, C, and D are NOT eligible to compete in the California State Science Fair.


Class D—Displays/Demonstrations

Alternative entry Displays or Demonstrations: Individual or group consisting of no more than three students.

Two levels: Grades 3 through 5 or Grades 6 through 12

Displays, Demonstrations, Collections, or Inventions: Displays of a scientific theory, interesting collections within an appropriate scientific category, recreations of famous interesting experiments, or inventions.

These projects can also be a video or multimedia production but a representative has to be preset for judging.

Ribbon Scoring Cutoffs

Elementary Division (Grades 3-4-5)

Projects earning the following number of points based on the judging criteria will receive the commensurate award:

Ribbon of Superior: 120-92 points

Ribbon of Excellence: 91-61 points

Ribbon of Award: 60-30 points

Junior High Division (Grades 6-7-8) & Senior High Division (Grades 9-10-11-12)





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CLASS A, B, C, AND D PROJECTS

The top three projects in each category will be determined by the interview scores and judging teams. Top three placement requires that projects meet the minimum requirements for Ribbon of Excellence.

JUDGING

No entry will be judged if it does not meet exhibit and safety specifications.

All projects will be judged by a team at least once.

Top three projects that meet minimum requirements for Ribbon of Excellence will be placed.

Parents and advisors are not permitted in the display areas during judging.

Sample Judging Sheets are available in this packet for review.

Judges’ score sheets will be returned to the school after the Science Fair.

Ribbon Scoring Cutoffs Continued...

Junior High Division (Grades 6-7-8) & Senior High Division (Grades 9-10-11-12)





Grades 3 through 5 or Grades 6 though 12

Classroom projects earning the following number of points based on the judging criteria will receive the commensurate award.




Grades 3 through 5 or Grades 6 though 12

Classroom projects earning the following number of points based on the judging criteria will receive the commensurate award.




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Eligibility to the California State Fair

All eligible projects will not necessarily be accepted. Each affiliated fair, such as the Mendocino County Science Fair, is allocated a maximum number of projects which it may qualify to send to the California State Science Fair.

Up to 10 projects will be selected from the Junior/Senior High divisions, grades 6-12, to compete at the State Science Fair in Los Angeles. Deciding factors that will determine which projects are selected:

Interview

Top Points

Quality

Representation Potential at a State Fair Level

At the end of the awards ceremony, qualifying students will receive a congratulatory letter from MCOE and the California State Science Fair (CSSF) packet that includes information on registering for the California State Science Fair. It is the responsibility of the student to register online with the California State Science Fair by the deadline and to pay the CSSF application fee. If students would like to be reimbursed for the application fee, they should complete and return the IRS W-9 Form which will be enclosed with the congratulatory letter from MCOE.

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CLASS A, B, C, AND D PROJECTS

The top three projects in each category will be determined by the interview scores and judging teams. Top three placement requires that projects meet the minimum requirements for Ribbon of Excellence.

JUDGING

No entry will be judged if it does not meet exhibit and safety specifications.

All projects will be judged by a team at least once.

Top three projects that meet minimum requirements for Ribbon of Excellence will be placed.

Parents and advisors are not permitted in the display areas during judging.

Sample Judging Sheets are available in this packet for review.

Judges’ score sheets will be returned to the school after the Science Fair.

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JUDGING CRITERIA

Judging is based on student work and not that of a professional. Judges use many criteria to assess your project and no two judges will have the same opinion about what constitutes a good science project. However, the following concepts are common to all judges and will help you understand what judges are looking for in evaluating your project.

Please see the judging rubric at the back of the booklet.

Display Board Specifications

All projects must be free standing and must have a self-supporting display board. The student’s name, school, and grade level should be displayed on the front of the board. Any indication of prizes or awards the project may have won at a local school science fair must be removed for display in the county fair. Listed below is a sample display board format.

Exhibit size:

Maximum Width: 4 feet or 122 cm

Maximum Depth: 2.5 feet or 76 cm

Maximum Height: 6.5 feet or 198 cm on table OR 9 feet or 274 cm on floor.

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Safety Rules Anything which could be hazardous to public display is prohibited.

This includes:

Live insects, or live disease-causing organisms which are pathogenic to vertebrates.

Microbial cultures of fungi, alive or dead including unknown specimens.

Chemicals or substances included on the federal list restricted to experimentation at college level or above.

Flames, open or concealed, or flammable display materials.

Caustics, acids, or dangerous chemicals.

Combustible solids, fluids or gases (inert substitutes may be used for display).

Tanks which have contained combustible gases, including butane and propane.

Syringes, pipettes, or similar devices.

Batteries with open top cells.

No glass or liquids with display—we suggest drawings or photos.

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Electrical Bare wires and exposed knife switches may be used only on circuits of

12 volts or less; otherwise standard enclosed switches are required.

Electrical connections in 110 volt circuits must be soldered or fixed under approved connectors and connecting wires insulated.

Safety precautions for substances in the American Chemical Society booklet, Safety in academic Chemistry Laboratories, must be followed.

Circuits with 110 volts must have a main disconnect switch of a type approved by the National Board of Underwriters. Where high voltage is used (110 or above) must be plainly labeled with a conspicuous sign stating high voltage.

Electric heating elements must be mounted on non-combustible supports in such a manner that a fire cannot possibly start in the exhibit, and enclosures must be thoroughly ventilated.

Exhibits producing temperatures exceeding 100°C (212° F) must be adequately insulated.

Suggested List of Invertebrates / Plants for Scientific Investigation

ANIMALS Most of these specimens may be obtained at a pet store, in

your own backyard, or may be ordered from a science materials catalog.

PLANTS/SEEDS Most of these seeds/plants are fast growing and may be obtained at a nursery, seed store or a health food store.

Daphnia (transparent water flea)

Fruit Flies Corn Radishes

Brine Shrimp Mealworms Beans Peas

Snails Crickets Lima Beans Tomatoes

Protozoan Sow bugs Soy Beans Duck Weed (aquarium plant)

Earthworms Lady Bird (bugs), etc. Alfalfa Other young plants from a nursery, etc.

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Mendocino County Office of Education

2240 Old River Road

Ukiah, CA 95482

[email protected]

707-467-5110

THERESA HOUSE

mailto:[email protected]

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Student Interview Questions

Students should be prepared to answer the following questions. The judges may not ask these questions in this exact way or order, or may ask you different questions, but these areas will be covered during the judging interview.

1. How/where did you get the idea for your project?

2. How did you go about investigating the problem?

3. How accurate is the data? How did you determine the accuracy?

4. Do you think you could/should have done more testing?

5. Do the data support your hypothesis?

6. What are some limitations of the data?

7. What are some practical applications or extensions for this kind of investigation?

8. What would you do if you had more time to work on this?

9. Why did you do that?

10. We know you might have needed some help. What help did you receive?

11. Who helped you? And what did they do?

12. What did you learn?

13. How reliable is the data you collected?

14. What would you do differently next time?

15. What errors did you make?

16. What new information (insight) did you gain?

17. What else did you learn, that isn’t part of your presentation?

Mendocino County Science Fair

Technology Use for Log Book

This form must be completed if the student(s) is completing their log book digitally. This is to ensure that the work provided in the digital version of the log book was created by the student. This form needs to be submitted upon registration to the County Science Fair.

Current Date:

____________________________________

Student Name(s):

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

This is to certify that I, ____________________________________________________________________________ (type or print name of advisor)

certify that, to my personal knowledge, that the log book created by the above-named student(s) was created by them and only them with little to no guidance from other students or adults.

Signature of Advisor:

___________________________________________

Address:

___________________________________________

___________________________________________

Date:

_____________________________________

Telephone:

_____________________________________

Guidelines for the Use of Non-Human Animals inStudent Science Projects

BEFORE the project begins, the student must complete an Animal Proposal Certificate (FORM 1).

AFTER the project is complete, the adult supervisor will sign a Completion Certificate For All Projects Involving Animals (FORM 2). This certificate MUST accompany each application for participation.

Any project not conducted in conformity with both Rules and Requirements and the humane law of California will be eliminated from competition and display. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

1. To assure the humane treatment of animals, a qualified supervisor MUST assume responsibility forthe condition of all living animals used. For all projects, this supervisor must be trained on thecollege or professional level in the proper care and handling of laboratory animals. For projectsinvolving vertebrate animals, the supervisor MUST also have an earned doctoral degree in scienceor medicine, and MUST also be current in the techniques to be used. For projects involvinginvertebrates only, the sponsoring teacher may act as the supervisor.

2. The comfort of all animals used in any project shall be a prime concern. Animals must be obtainedfrom a reliable source and the following basic needs MUST be assured: appropriate and comfortablequarters; adequate food and water; cleanliness and humane treatment: exercise when required forthe species of animals used. Students MUST make arrangements to provide these basic needs at alltimes, including weekends, vacations, and holiday periods.

3. No vertebrate animal will be subjected to any procedure or condition, including nutritionaldeficiency experiments, which results, EITHER BY INTENTION OR NEGLIGENCE, in pain, distinctdiscomfort, abnormal behavior, injury or death (except terminal, non-experimental, humaneeuthanasia). The term “vertebrate animal” includes vertebrate embryos and fetuses, and fowlembryos within three days of hatching.

4. No surgery, including biopsy, will be performed on any living animal.

5. When planning the project, the student MUST arrange for the humane disposition of all animalsinvolved after the project is completed. This may be done by placing them in an environment wherethey are assured of continued humane care, by releasing undomesticated species into a suitablewildlife environment. Students MUST NOT perform euthanasia of vertebrate animals under anycircumstances. A complete account of the final disposition of all animals used MUST be included inthe final report of all projects involving animals.

1. The basic aim of any project involving living animals should be to increase the knowledge orunderstanding of life processes. It should not include the demonstration or development ofsurgical techniques. All projects involving animals must, therefore, have a clearly definedobjective, which requires the use of animals to demonstrate a biological principle or to answer aspecific question.

2. A lower form of life should be selected for the project, rather than a higher form, wheneverpossible. Students are strongly urged to select invertebrate animals, plants, or tissue cultures.Invertebrate animals are especially suitable because of their wide variety and availability in largenumbers.

3. Federal and California humane treatment laws specifically forbid the mistreatment or neglect ofanimals, including animals used in schools and school sponsored activities. Students, teachers,and supervisors must know and obey these laws. Any student research involving animals mustcomply with the requirements of the California Education Code and Code of Federal Regulations.

For All Projects Using Any Live Vertebrate Animal, Excluding Humans:

In the public elementary and high schools or in public elementary and high school- sponsored activities and classes held elsewhere than on school premises, live vertebrate animals shall not, as part of a scientific experiment or any purpose whatsoever: (a) Be experimentally medicated or drugged in a manner to cause painful reactions or induce painful or lethal pathological conditions. (b) Be injured through any other treatments, including, but not limited to, anesthetization or electric shock. Live animals on the premises of a public elementary or high school shall be housed and cared for in a humane and safe manner. The provisions of this section are not intended to prohibit or constrain vocational instruction in the normal practices of animal husbandry.

Requires completion of :

• Animal Proposal Certificate (Form 1)

• Completion Certificate for All Projects Involving Animals (Form 2).

For All Projects Involving Humans as the Subject of Research:

“Human Subject” means a living individual about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains (1) data through intervention or interaction with the individual, or (2) identifiable private information. In order for obtaining of private information to constitute research involving human subjects, the identity of the subject must be readily associated with the information.

“Minimal Risk” means that the risks of harm anticipated in the research are not greater, considering probability and magnitude, than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological examinations or tests.

Examples of unacceptable risks include: (1) ingestion or physical contact with any potentiallyhazardous materials including toxic chemicals, known or suspected pathogens or carcinogens, orexposure to ionizing radiation; (2) intentionally inducing emotional stress through questioning orinvasion of privacy; (3) physical stress to pregnant women or anyone suffering debilitating physicalillness; and (4) psychological stress to the mentally handicapped or those suffering psychiatric disorders. This list is intended to be illustrative, not exhaustive.

The regulations of the Fair are intended to protect human subjects, both physically and psychologically. The regulations supplement, and do not supplant, relevant State and Federal regulations dealing with such protection.

Requires completion of:

Participant Informed Consent (Form 3)—for each research participant involved

Certification of Compliance of Research Involving Human Subjects (Form 4)

For All Projects Involving Tissue Samples:

Live tissue samples must be taken from either a continuously maintained tissue culture line already available to institutional researchers, or from animals already being used in an on-going institutional research project.

Students may not be involved in the direct acquisition of these samples from living human or vertebrate animals.

Requires completion of Human and Vertebrate Animal Tissue Samples (Form 5)

Updated October 2016


Animal Proposal Certificate FORM 1

This form must be completed PRIOR to beginning your experimentation involving any non-human living thing that is NOT a plant. This form must be included in your science fair documentation. The Completion Certificate for All Projects Involving Animals (Form #2) must be completed AFTER the experiment and submitted along with this form when the project is brought to the Science Fair.

Current Date: Student Name(s):

This is to certify that I, (type or print name of supervisor)

have reviewed and approved the proposal of the above named student(s) and that I hereby accept the responsibility for the condition and humane disposition of all living animals used in the project and after its completion. I further certify that, to my personal knowledge, the above-named student(s) have read and understand the Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Student Science Projects; that I will be responsible for the student’s compliance with these guidelines, and that I, myself, have been trained on the college or professional level in the proper care and handling of laboratory animals.

Signature Date

Address Telephone:

List degree or professional experience working with animals:

Students should read the GUIDELINE FOR THE USE OF ANIMALS IN STUDENT SCIENCE PROJECTS and complete the Animal Proposal Certificate (FORM 1) and the Completion Certificate for all Projects Involving

Animals (FORM 2). Students should provide a copy of the Guidelines to the supervisor.

Updated October 2016


Completion Certificate for all Projects Involving Animals

FORM 2

This form must be completed AFTER your experimentation involving any non-human living thing that is NOT a plant. This form must be included in your science fair documentation. The Animal Proposal Certificate (FORM 1) must be submitted along with this form when the project is brought to the science fair.

Current Date: Student Name(s):

This is to certify that I, (typed or print name of supervisor)

have supervised the entire project submitted by the above named student(s) and that I have accepted responsibility for the condition of all animals used in the project, both during and after its completion; that the project has been conducted in full compliance with the GUIDELINE FOR THE USE OF ANIMALS IN STUDENT SCIENCE PROJECTS and that the student is prepared to defend orally, before competent judges, the use of animals in the project. I further certify that all living animals used in the project have been treated humanely and that, to my personal knowledge, all such animals have been humanely disposed of as follows:

(Exact disposition: if living, give location and condition of animals; if euthanasia, give specific method, date and name and title of person performing it.)

Signature of Supervisor:

The signature above should be the same person who began the supervision of the project. If not, state the reason below and the date the substitute person began supervising this project.

Students should read the GUIDELINE FOR THE USE OF ANIMALS IN STUDENT SCIENCE PROJECTS and complete the Animal Proposal Certificate (FORM 1) and the Completion Certificate for all Projects Involving Animals (FORM 2).

Students should provide a copy of the Guidelines to the supervisor.

Mendocino County Science FairParticipant Informed Consent Form

(Form 3)

This form must be kept on file by student. Every participant involved in the research must complete Form 3. Students should keep forms throughout the course of the Fair. Information is not to be shared unless requested by Fair officials.

Instructions to the Student Researcher(s): An informed consent/assent/permission form should be completed with consultation of an Adult Sponsor, Designated Supervisor, or Qualified Scientist. This form is used to provide information to the research participant (or parent/guardian) and to document written informed consent, minor assent, and/or parental permission.

• When written documentation is required, the researcher keeps the original, signed form.• Students may use this sample or may copy all elements of it into a new document.

If the form is serving to document parental permission, a copy of any survey or questionnaire must be attached.

Student Researcher(s) Title of Project

I am asking for your voluntary participation in my science and engineering fair project. Please read the following information about the project. If you would like to participate, please sign the appropriate area below.

Purpose of project Time required for participation

If you participate, you will be asked to

Potential Risks of Study Benefits of Study

How confidentiality will be maintained

If you have questions about this study, feel free to contact:

Adult Sponsor/Designated Supervisor/Qualified Scientist Phone / E-mail

Voluntary Participation. Participation in this study is completely voluntary. If you decide not to participate, there will be no negative consequences. If you decide to participate, you may stop participating at any time and you may decide not to answer any specific question(s). By signing this form, I am attesting that I have read and understand the information above and I freely give my consent/assent to participate or permission for my child to participate.

Name of Participant Signature Date Signed

Name of Parent/Guardian Signature Date Signed

1. The student completes the “Research Plan” section of this form and submits it to the sponsoringteacher.

2. The sponsoring teacher reviews the “Research Plan” and determines if ANY POTENTIAL physical,psychological, or social risk is involved (as defined in subject at risk above).

a. If none is apparent, the teacher signs the certification(no additional certification is necessary).

b. If any question exists, the student must redesignthe experimental study or plan a different study.

NOTE: Any project involving human subjects that is developed with the advice and assistance of personnel at a medical/scientific organization must comply with any regulations of that organization requiring approval of its institutional Review Board and Informed Consent Certification

Mendocino County Science FairCertification of Compliance of Research Involving Human Subjects

Page 1 of 2 (Form 4)

A SURVEY MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM if applicable

THIS FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT AND CERTIFIED BY TEACHER/ADVISOR. Form should be submitted with student registration packet.

Projects involving human subjects may have additional requirements that are being considered by the state.

Name of Student: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Project Title: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Because federal regulations have become increasingly more rigid, students must plan carefully before undertaking research that involves the use of human subjects in either behavioral or biomedical studies. This will protect subjects from unnecessary exposure to physical or psychological risks and experimenters and schools from legal complications.

A human subject is legally defined as a person about whom an investigator (professional or student) conducting scientific research obtains (1.) data through intervention or interaction with the person or (2) identifiable private information.

A subject at risk is legally defined as “any individual who may be exposed to the possibility of injury, including physical, psychological or social injury, as a consequence of participation as a subject in any research.”

Students using human subjects much comply with all regulations that reflect the will of society and plan proper methodology for the protection of those subjects. It is essential that they be alert to humane concerns at all times.

The following steps must be taken before any student begins research involving subjects:

Mendocino County Science FairCertification of Compliance of Research Involving Human Subjects Page

2 of 2 (Form 4)

RESEARCH PLAN Project Purpose: Starting Date:

Describe proposed experimental procedures (explain why human subjects are proposed for the experimentation):

Describe and assess any potential risk (physical, psychological, social, legal, or other):

Describe potential benefits to the individual or society:

(Use additional sheet if necessary)

Signature of Student: Date:

CERTIFICATION BY TEACHER/ADVISOR: I certify compliance with Code of Federal Regulations 45 CFR section 46 for the protection of human subjects in behavioral and biomedical research. (Must be completed before the start of experimentation). I certify that upon reviewing this research plan, I found that the experimental procedures constitute no physical, social, or psychological risk to either experimenter or subjects. I agree to supervise this experimentation and will ensure that it is conducted in a humane, risk-free manner.

Teacher/Advisor Name (Print) Signature of Teacher/Advisor

School Name Date Signed

NOTE: This form, properly completed, must be part of the carefully planned procedures of any experiment involving human subjects. It must accompany any such project exhibited at, or presented for, any public display with the Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair.

Mendocino County Science FairHuman and Vertebrate Animal Tissue Samples

(Form 5)

Required for research involving fresh/frozen tissue (including primary cell lines, human and other primate established cell lines and tissue cultures), blood, blood products, and body fluids. If the research involves living organisms, please be sure that the proper human or animal forms are completed.

Name of Student:_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Project Title: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

When live or preserved tissue samples or parts of human or vertebrate animals are obtained by the student from an institution or biomedical scientist, a statement signed by the adult providing the tissue is required. Students may NOT be involved in the direct acquisition of these samples from living human or other vertebrate animals.

Live tissue samples must be: a. From a continuously maintained tissue culture line already available to institutional

researchers, OR;b. From animals already being used in an on-going institutional research project.

Research Plan

What vertebrate animal tissue will be used in this study? (check all that apply) Fresh or frozen tissue sampleFresh organ or other body partBloodBody fluidsPrimary cell/tissue culturesHuman or other primate established cell linesHairTeethOther _______________________________________________________

Where will the above tissue(s) be obtained?

How will the tissue(s) be used in the project?

Student Signature Date Signed

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the above listed materials were provided by me or institution and that the student listed was NOT involved in the direct acquisition of the samples provided or purchased. Qualified Scientist / Designated Supervisor (Print) Signature of Qualified Scientist / Designated Supervisor

Institution Name Date Signed

Students BE 5125.00a

STUDENT OR PARENT/GUARDIAN PUBLICITY AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE

Name of Student (please print) Birthdate (please print)

Event To Be Recorded

The Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE) has my permission to create and reproduce any recordings that specifically identifies the above-named student or young adult through printed, audio, visual, or electronic means including, but not limited to, photographs, films, slides, video/audio recordings made of the above-named student during classroom activities, assessments, and other school activities. I understand that the photographs, films, slides, video/audio or other recordings will be respectfully done and are being produced for educational purposes that may be used for the following:

broadcast on local television and/or radio press releases to newspapers displays on educational web site(s) and at conferences classroom use yearbook school and community brochures and/or posters presentations to individuals and agencies having influence over funding allocations for schools

I authorize and grant MCOE and its representatives the right to print, photograph, record, and edit as desired, the biographical information, name, image, likeness, and/or voice of the above-named student on audio, video, film, slide, or any other electronic and printed formats currently or later developed (known as “recordings”) for the purposes stated or related to the above.

I understand and agree that use of such recordings will be without any compensation to the above-named student or me.

I understand and agree that MCOE and/or its authorized representatives shall have the exclusive right, title, and interest, including copyright, in the recordings.

I understand and agree that MCOE and/or its authorized representatives shall have the unlimited right to use the recordings for any purposes stated or related to above.

I hereby release and hold harmless MCOE and/or its authorized representatives from any and all actions, claims, damages, costs, or expenses, including attorney’s fees, brought by the above-named student and/or by me which relate to or arise out of any use of these recordings as specified above.

My signature below shows that I have read and fully understand this Publicity Authorization and Release and that I agree to its provisions.

Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

Signature of Student (18 years and older) Date

Signature of Student Parent (under 18 years with a minor child) Date

GRANTING PERMISSION IS VOLUNTARY. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO SCHOOL.

MENDOCINO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Adopted: May 8, 2008

Date of Event

Estudiantes BE 5125.00a

ESTUDIANTE O PADRE/TUTOR AUTORIZACIÓN PUBLICIDAD Y LIBERACIÓN

Nombre del Estudiante (en letra de imprenta) Fech a de n

acimi

ento

Evento que será grabado Fecha del evento

La Oficina del Condado de Mendocino de Educación (MCOE) tiene mi permiso para crear y reproducir cualquier grabación que identifica especificamente el estudiante nombrado arriba o adulto joven a través impreso, sonoro, visual, o por medios electrónicos, incluyendo, pero no limitado a fotografias, peliculas, diapositivas, grabaciones de video/audio hechas del estudiante mencionado arriba durante las actividades de clase, evaluaciones y otras actividades escolares. Entiendo que las fotografias, peliculas, diapositivas, video/audio y otras grabaciones se realizan con respeto y se producen con fines educativos que se pueden utilizar para lo siguiente:

transmitido por la television y/o radio local comunicados de prensa a los periódicos aparece en el sitio web de la educación(s) y en las conferencias uso en la clase anuario folletos de escuela y la comunidad y/carteles presentaciones a las personas y agencias que tienen influencia sobre las asignaciones de fondos para las escuelas

Autorizo y doy permiso a MCOE y sus representantes el derecho a imprimir, fotografiar, grabar y editar como desee, la biográfica información, nombre, imagen, semejanza, y/o la voz del estudiante mencionado arriba en el audio, video, cine, diapositivas, or cualquier otra forma electronica e impreso desarrollando actualmente or posterior (conocido como “grabaciones”) para los fines declarados o relacionados con el anterior.

Entiendo y estoy de acuerdo que el uso de dichas grabaciones será sin compensación alguna para mi o el estudante mencionado arriba.

Entiendo y estoy de acuerdo que MCOE y/o sus representantes autorizados tendrán el exclusive derecho, título e interés, incluyendo derechos de autor, en las grabaciones.

Entiendo y estoy de acuerdo que MCOE y/o sus representantes autorizados tendrán el derecho ilimitado para utilizer las grabaciones para fines declarados o relacionados con el anterior.

Por la presente exonero y mantengo innofensivos a MCOE y/o a sus representantes authorizados de cualquier y todas las acciones, demandas, daños, costos or gastos, incluyendo honorarios de abogados, presentados por el estudiante mencionado arriba y/o por mí que se relacionan con o se deriven de cualquier uso de estas grabaciones como se especifica anteriormente.

Mi firma a continuación indica que he leído y entendido esta Autorización de Publicidad y descarga, y que estoy de acuerdo con sus disposiciones.

Firma del padre/tutor Fecha

Firma del estudiante (18 años) Fecha

Firma del padre del estudiante (menores de 18 años con un menor de edad) Date

CONCESIÓN DE PERMISO ES VOLUNTARIO. POR FAVOR DEVUELVA EL FORMULARIO COMPLETO A LA ESCUELA

EL CONDADO DE MENDOCINO DE EDUCACIÓN Adoptado: 8 de Mayo de 2008

IMPORTANT: The Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE) will photograph the events of the Mendocino County Science Fair. Students who are eligible to participate and who are planning to attend the Mendocino County Science Fair must have the Student or Parent/Guardian Publicity Authorization and Release form (MCOE form BE 5125.00a) on file with the Mendocino County Office of Education before the student participates at the Mendocino County Science Fair. The School/District Science Fair Coordinator, Teacher, or Designee will send the completed form to MCOE.


Parent/Guardian Notice of County Competition

Dear Parent/Guardian:

I am pleased to inform you that your child has qualified in our local science fair and is eligible to participate in the Mendocino County Science Fair on March 14, 2020. The event will be held at the Mendocino College Gymnasium. Your child is invited to participate on a voluntary basis. I urge you to support and encourage this academic enrichment activity.

Below is a tentative schedule for the day which will change based on the number of student participants.

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

Science Fair Project Set-Up Science Fair Project Judging Science Fair Open to Public Science Fair Awards Ceremony

If your child decides to compete at the county level, it will require some commitment on your part. Students are required to bring and set up their own projects at the county science fair and it will be necessary for them to be present for judging which will occur between 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. If your child cannot be present during this time, please decline the invitation to participate so another child may become eligible in your student's place. Please note that no parents/guardians are allowed on the floor during judging. If parents/guardians choose to be present, their student(s) will be disqualified.

The Mendocino County Science Fair is sponsored by the Mendocino County Office of Education. The events will be photographed, therefore, parents/guardians should complete and return the Student or Parent/Guardian Publicity Authorization and Release form. The School/District Science Fair Coordinator, Teacher, or Designee will forward the form to MCOE.

Please complete the information below and return the BOTTOM portion to your child's teacher as soon as possible.

Child’s Name: ___________________________________________

School: __________________________________________________

YES, my child will participate in the MendocinoCounty Science Fair. Please return the Publicity Authorization and Release Form (photo release).

Date: ___________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature:

_________________________________________________________

NO, my child will NOT participate in theMendocino County Science Fair

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The local school science fair will be held on ________________________________________________.

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners at each grade level of our local science fair will also be eligible to display their projects and compete for ribbons/medals at the Mendocino County Science Fair on March 14, 2020.

Your child is invited on a voluntary basis to participate in the science fair. If your child decides to do a project, I urge you to support and encourage this endeavor. It is acceptable for you to assist your child with his or her project, but keep in mind that it must be primarily his or her own work. Judges will be looking at the amount of student involvement and effort in a project.

Researching and displaying a science fair project gives students the opportunity to engage in scientific inquiry, maintain accurate records, and apply the skills and processes of a scientist. We also hope that it will stimulate an interest in science and encourage students to apply creative and critical thought to the solution of science problems. Additionally, we believe it is important to give public recognition to talented students for the work they have done.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

_____________________________________________

Science Fair Coordinator, Teacher, or Designee

__________________________

Telephone

Date:

CREATIVITY Developing1

Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score

The problem is original or is a unique approach to an old problem (considering the student's grade level)

No originality (canned project) Embellish on an existing ideaUnique perspective on a traditional project

Original research.

Purpose/BenefitThere is no real world problem-solving connection made

The purpose/benefit is vagueThe project has a purpose/benefit for society

There is a definite purpose/benefit for society; timely and relevant; offers solutions to real problems

Creativity is evidentProject is complete but lacks consistency in several areas mentioned at proficiency level

Project is visually appealing, but lacks consistency in at least one area mentioned at the proficient level

Project is visually appealing (labeled, organized, neat, colorful, concise, easy to see from a distance, and contains major information and supporting detail)

Meets all proficiency level criteria, as well as, shows special use of appropriate technology or special artistic talents

SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT Developing1

Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score

The hypothesis is clearly stated and the project is clearly designed

Major flaws Partially developed Sufficiently developedThoroughly developed with "I think...because..."

Project exhibits orderly recording and analysis of data

Data is not presented and no relationship to hypothesis/question is evident

Data is minimally presented and shows some relationship to hypothesis/question.

Data is reasonably presented and shows good relationship to hypothesis/question

Data is clearly presented and directly relates to the hypothesis/question

Scientific procedures are appropriate and organized

Minimally address the scientific method, may leave out a step; does not control any variables

Adequately addresses scientific method; exhibits a weakness with controlling variables

Uses scientific method in a skillful manner; controls variables

Uses scientific method; uses variables and can make use of comparison data; applies information to previous knowledge and can make predictions

Conclusions formulated are logical, based on the data collected, and are relevant to the hypothesis

The conclusion drawn is not shown to relate to the data collected.

A fairly reasonable conclusion has been drawn from the data collected

A logical conclusion has been drawn from the data collected

A logical conclusion has been drawn from the data collected, and answers the hypothesis/question as well as raises a new hypothesis/questions. Has real world application.

THOROUGHNESS Developing1

Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score

The study is complete within the scope of the problem

The question is too broad to lend itself to investigation with scientific method; it is better suited for a research report; or is a demonstration

Partially developed, does not address variables

Question can be answered with student's application of scientific method

Sophisticated question can be answered through comprehensive scientific method

Scientific literature has been searched

Minimal use of content specific vocabulary, obvious difficulty responding appropriately or knowledgeable to questions asked

Adequate use of content area vocabulary responds appropriately and knowledgeable to most questions asked

Precise use of content area vocabulary; responds appropriately and knowledgeable to questions asked

Precise use of content area vocabulary, responds appropriately and knowledgeable to questions asked and elaborates on information presented

Experiments have been repeated and careful records have been kept

Incomplete lists; unable to replicate project as written

Partial list or does not use metric units Complete listComplete list that details how others could replicate the results with exact measurements in metric units

SKILL Developing1

Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score

Special skills needed for construction or use of equipment is evident

No equipment was used though would be required for the experiment

Experiment required equipment, however student does not show full understanding

Experiment required standard equipment in which the student gained training and understanding

Experiment requires specialized equipment in which the student gained training and understanding

Project Sticker Placement

SCIENTIFIC PROCESS SCORING RUBRICCLASS A

GRADES 3-12

Medals will be granted in the following divisions: Elementary Division 3-5, Junior Division 6-8, Senior Division 9-12

**When evaluating, please keep in mind grade appropriate expectations**

Updated 1/02/20

Special mathematical, computational or observational skills are evident

No mathematical, computational or observational skills were used though would be required for the experiment

Experiment required mathematical, computational or observational skills, however student does not show full understanding

Experiment required standard mathematical, computational or observational skills in which the student gained training and understanding

Experiment required specialized mathematical, computational or observational skills in which the student gained training and understanding

Project is skillfully designed so that it yields valid, reliable, and accurate data

Experiment was performed incompletely or if survey data was used, data was collected from fewer than 10 people.

Experiment was performed 1 time or if survey data was used, data was collected from 10-29 people.

Experiment was performed 2 times or if survey data was used, data was collected from 30-49 people.

Experiment was performed more than 3 times or if survey data was used, data was collected from 50+ people.

CLARITY Developing1

Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score

The project log book is complete, well-organized, comprehensive, and documents student's thoughts and actions.

Information in the log book is disorganized, unfocused, incomplete, and/or unclear.

Information in the log book contains some details that illustrate the steps of the project and data collection, however, student's thought process is not included.

Information in the log book contains organized notes outlining the steps of the project. Regular entries provide details and include notes, actions, observations, and student's thoughts.

Information in the log book contains well-organized, thorough and detailed notes of every step of the project. The student's thought process is evident through the inclusion of regular entries of notes, decisions, actions, observations, and reflections.

The purpose, procedures and conclusions are clearly described during interview

Explains topic in a somewhat disorganized or unclear manner; very little eye contact; reads exclusively from notes; voice cannot be heard clearly; visual aid difficult to see or understand

Explains topic in a somewhat clear and organized manner; reviews major points and gives some detail with supportive direction from teacher or notes; voice volume and clarity erratic; visual aid difficult to see

Explains topic in a clear, concise, well-organized manner; reviews major points and give supporting detail; boice is clear and can be heard without straining; Maintains eye contact with evaluators; uses visual aid; allows for evaluator participation

Meets all proficiency level criteria; in addition, adds a unique dimension to oral presentation

Ribbon of Superior60-47 points

Ribbon of Excellence 46-31 points

Ribbon of Award30-15 points

SIGNATURE OF EVALUATORS

NOTES:

SIGNATURE OF EVALUATORS Indvidiaul Evaluator Total

SIGNATURE OF EVALUATORS TOTAL POINTS FOR THIS PROJECT /60

(Total score from all three evaluators and divide by 3 to receive the average. This will be the total score for the

project)

Updated 1/02/20


Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score


No originality (canned design) Embellish on an existing idea Unique perspective on a common design. Original research and design.

Purpose/Benefit There is no real world problem-solving connection made

The purpose/benefit is vague The project has a purpose/benefit for society





Meets all proficiency level criteria, as well as, shows special use of appropriate technology or special artistic talents

ENGINEERING GOALS Developing1

Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score

The project has clear objective relevant to needs of potential user

Problem is too broad or narrow in scope to allow for adequate investigation. Stakeholders and local context are not identified or considered.

Problem is specific enough to guide initial investigation. Stakeholders and local context are vaguely identified or superficially considered

Problem is specific and can be thoroughly investigated given available resources. Stakeholders and local context are clearly identified and considered in problem identification.

Problem is specific, challenging, and can be investigated given available resources. Root cause of problem have been identified and explored. Stakeholders and local context are clearly identified and actively involved in problem identification

Product or process has been tested

No data collected to support preliminary design selection. Evidence for preliminary design choice not logical or unfounded (choices made without rationale, or based on "favorite" concepts).

Uses data unsystematically for preliminary design selection. Selects preliminary design based on criteria that are poorly aligned with criteria or constraints

Deliberately uses initial testing, data and/or research to subjectively support preliminary design selection. Defends preliminary design choice against other concepts in light of criteria and constraints (trade-offs).

Deliberately and effectively uses initial testing, data and/or research to objectively support preliminary design selection. Defends preliminary design choice against other concepts in light of criteria and constraints (trade-offs) using an appropriate objective tool (e.g. decision matrix).


Attempts to analyze data using tools, technologies, and/or models (e.g., computational, mathematical) in order to identify patterns, to make scientific claims, or to determine an optimal design solution. Analysis or explanation includes major errors or omissions.

Analyzes and explains data using tools, technologies, and/or models (e.g., computational, mathematical) in order to identify patterns, to make reasonable scientific claims, or to determine an optimal design solution. Analysis or explanation includes minor errors or omissions.

Analyzes and explains data using tools, technologies, and/or models (e.g., computational, mathematical) in order to identify patterns, to make reasonable and supported scientific claims, or to determine an optimal design solution.

Analyzes and evaluates data using tools, technologies, and/or models (e.g., computational, mathematical) in order to identify patterns, to make reasonable and well supported scientific claims, or to determine an optimal design solution

Testing procedures are appropriate and organized

Uses inaccurate or irrelevant evidence (data or scientific knowledge) to explain how the design addresses the problem/constraints OR identifies an impractical redesign without explanation or supporting evidence

Uses minimal relevant evidence (data or scientific knowledge) to explain how the design addresses the problem/constraints OR identifies a potential redesign with limited explanation and supporting evidence.

Uses relevant and adequate amounts of evidence (data or scientific knowledge) to explain how the design addresses the problem/constraints AND uses the evidence to explain an appropriate redesign of the original model or prototype.

Uses detailed and multiple sources of evidence (data or scientific knowledge) to evaluate how well the design addresses the problem as well as constraints AND provides a detailed rationale with supporting data for the appropriate redesign of the original model or prototype.

Conclusions are logical and based on the data collected

Does not cite the criteria and constraints in evaluation of design. No suggestions for improvement are offered.

Evaluates design based on criteria and constraints. Recommends design improvements; no evidence is cited to support these recommendations.

Evaluates design as well as opportunities and tradeoffs in light of criteria and constraints. Recommends design improvements which are supported by subjective evidence.

Evaluations design as well as opportunities and tradeoffs in light of criteria and constraints, and defends the validity of metrics used. Recommends design improvements which are supported by objective evidence or data.


ENGINEERING SCORING RUBRICCLASS B

GRADES 6-12

Medals will be granted in the following divisions: Junior Division 6-8, Senior Division 9-12


Updated 1/02/20


Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score

The study is complete within the scope of the problem

The question is too broad to lend itself to investigation with engineering method; it is better suited for a research report; or is a demonstration

Partially developed, does not address variables

Question can be answered with student's application of engineering method

Sophisticated question can be answered through comprehensive engineering method



Adequate use of content area vocabulary' responds appropriately and knowledgeable to most questions asked



SKILL Developing1

Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score

Special skills needed for construction or use of equipment is evident

No equipment was used though would be required for the project

Project required equipment, however student does not show full understanding

Project required standard equipment in which the student gained training and understanding

Project requires specialized equipment in which the student gained training and understanding

Special mathematical, computational or observational skills are evident

No mathematical, computational or observational skills were used though would be required for the project

Project required mathematical, computational or observational skills, however student does not show full understanding

Project required standard mathematical, computational or observational skills in which the student gained training and understanding

Project required specialized mathematical, computational or observational skills in which the student gained training and understanding

Project is skillfully designed so that it yields valid, reliable, and accurate data

Project design went through 1 design and showed no focus on future evolutions

Project design process went through 1 design

Project design went through at least 2 designs

Project design went through at least 3 designs

CLARITY Developing1

Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score

The project notebook is well organized, neat and accurateThe project log book is complete, well-organized, comprehensive, and documents student's thoughts and actions.














NOTES:

SIGNATURE OF EVALUATORS Individual Evaluator Total



project)

Updated 1/02/20


Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score


No originality (canned project) Embellish an existing ideaUnique perspective on a traditional project

Original research.







Meets all proficiency level criteria' In addition, shows special use of appropriate technology or special artistic talents


Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score







The conclusion drawn is not show to relate to the data collected.

A fairly reasonable conclusion has been draw from the data collected

A logical conclusion ha been drawn from the data collected



Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score






Experiments have been repeated and careful records have been kept

Incomplete lists; unable to replicate project as written

Partial list or does not use metric units Complete listComplete list that details how others could replicate the results with exact measurements in metric units

CLARITY Developing1

Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score

The project log book is complete, well-organized, comprehensive, and documents student's thoughts and actions.










Project showed class involvement Class name and school are not evident. Class name and school are present.Notes that groups or individuals completed pieces of the project as a whole class.

Clearly defines what role each individual/group of the class participated in and to the degree of participation


CLASS PROJECT SCORING RUBRICCLASS C

GRADES 3-12

Medals will be granted in the following divisions: Elementary Division 3-5 & Junior/Senior Division 6-12


Updated 1/02/20





NOTES:

SIGNATURE OF EVALUATORS Individual Evaluator Total



project)

Updated 1/02/20


Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score

Demonstration is original or uniqueDemonstration was not clearly presented

Demonstration was vaguely presented Demonstration was clearly articulated Unique presentation of a demonstration







Meets all proficiency level criteria' In addition, shows special use of appropriate technology or special artistic talents


Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score







The conclusion drawn is not show to relate to the data collected.

A fairly reasonable conclusion has been draw from the data collected

A logical conclusion ha been drawn from the data collected



Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score






Careful records have been kept that shows steps of demonstration (such as in a log book or within the project itself).

Records are incomplete, insufficient list of materials and procedural steps; unable to replicate project as documented

Records contain a partial list of materials and procedural steps. If applicable, data has been collected and recorded for all trials.

Records contain a complete list of materials and procedural steps. If applicable, data has been thoroughly collected and recorded for all trials.

Records contain a complete list of materials and procedural steps that detail how others could replicate the results. If applicable, data has been meticulously collected and recorded for all trials.

CLARITY Developing1

Competent2

Proficient Level3

Advanced Level4

Evaluator #1 score

Evaluator #2 score

Evaluator #3 score










NOTES:


DEMONSTRATION SCORING RUBRICCLASS D

GRADES 3-12

Medals will be granted in the following divisions: Elementary Division 3-5 & Junior/Senior Division 6-12


SIGNATURE OF EVALUATORS Indvidiaul Evaluator Total



project)

Updated 1/02/20

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