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Name _____________________
Science Fair Packet Participation Grading Sheet
Science Notebook
Criteria
Completed Points Possible
Guiding Question
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Background
Information
(2 column notes)
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Bibliography
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Hypothesis
+ / 1
Plan/Procedure
Flow Map
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Plan for Data
+ / 6
Data Log
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Claim and Evidence
+ / 3
Conclusion
+ / 3
Reflection
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Total Points: ____________(+40)
Percent and Grade: ___________________
Science Fair Rubric
4 3 2 1
Identifying the
Question
Independently
identified a guiding question and narrowed
it to a manageable
hypothesis to investigate.
Explained a guiding
question and related it to a hypothesis to
investigate.
With classroom
support, a guiding question was
developed.
No attempt was made to
identify a guiding question.
Stating the
Hypothesis
Independently
developed a hypothesis related to the guiding
question and research
completed. Included the
four components of a
hypothesis.
*Components explained in science fair packet.
Explained a hypothesis
related to the guiding question. Included
three components of a
hypothesis.
With classroom
support, the student created a hypothesis
and predicted an
outcome of their
experiment. Included
two components of a
hypothesis.
No hypothesis was
stated or only one component of a
hypothesis was created.
The student did not
predict an outcome for
their experiment.
Design of
Experiment
Independently designed
an experiment that
related to the hypothesis. Variables
were recognized and
the experiment was conducted at least three
times to test each of the
variables and the control.
Performed an
experiment related to
the hypothesis. Some variables were
recognized and the
experiment was conducted two times to
test each of the
variables and the control.
With classroom
support, the student
created a simple experiment related to
the hypothesis.
Variables were missing and/or the experiment
was not repeated.
A demonstration was
created instead of a
scientific method based experiment. Variables
were not clear or
missing. The experiment was not
repeated.
Collecting and
Recording Data
Student collected
multiple (at least 3 data points per variable)
accurate data points.
Data was used to summarize a conclusion
based on the
hypothesis. Student used precise data
collection method to
ensure accurate conclusion.
Student collected
multiple accurate data points. Data was used
to summarize a
conclusion based on the hypothesis.
With classroom
support, the student collected accurate data.
Data was collected only
two times. The data was used to create a
conclusion.
The data was not
recorded or the data was collected only one
time.
Drawing
Conclusions
The student provided a
detailed hypothesis-centered conclusion.
The conclusion was
based on the data collected throughout
the experiment.
The conclusion was
based on the data collected throughout
the experiment.
With classroom
support, the student created a conclusion
based on the data
recorded.
The conclusion was not
related to the data.
Display
Board
Each section on the
display board related directly to the
experiment. All items,
diagrams, graphs, etc. were neatly and
correctly labeled.
Each section on the
display board related directly to the
experiment. Most
items, diagrams, graphs, etc. were neatly
and correctly labeled.
Each section on the
display board related directly to the
experiment. Most
items, diagrams, graphs, etc. were
correctly labeled.
The display was
incomplete and/or had no clear plan. Many
labels were missing or
incorrect.
Total Points: ____________(+24)
Percent and Grade: __________________
Science Fair
Display Board Format
Hypothesis:
Background
Information:
Experimental
Design:
Independent
Variable:
Dependent Variable:
Controlled
Variable(s):
TITLE:
NAME:
TEACHER/GRADE:
Data/Graphs:
Pictures/Diagrams:
Materials/Procedure:
Claim/Evidence:
Conclusion:
Reflection:
My Science
Fair
Packet
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Title
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CHVE Science Fair
Guiding Question
State the specific question you are going to investigate.
Ask yourself: What do I want to know?
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Why do you want to investigate this question? What is your
purpose? What led you to wonder about this topic?
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Background Information Two – Column Notes
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Bibliography
Directions: For the background information, you must cite at least three resources. The resources must consist of one book, one website, and one encyclopedia source.
Hypothesis Stating Your Hypothesis You will try to predict what might happen as a result of your investigation. Your hypothesis should be based on your previous knowledge and/or some research you‘ve already compiled. Your hypothesis can begin with “I think…” and must:
Identify the subject(s) of the investigation State what is being measured State the variable/condition of the investigation State the results expected
Example: I think mice raised on a diet of junk food will show lower body weights after 6 weeks than mice raised on a regular diet because of a lack of the necessary nutrients in the junk food. State your hypothesis:
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Plan/Procedure Think about:
What will change or be affected as a result of your investigation? What variables do you need to control? How big should your sample size be? How will you measure your results? (counting, measuring, senses) How many times will you need to repeat the experiment to be sure
the results are accurate? What materials will you need to gather?
Independent Variable:
Your experiment has one variable that you will change to see if the results support or refute your hypothesis. What is the one variable you will change during the experiment?
Dependent Variable:
The dependent variable is the change that occurs as a result of doing the experiment. This variable is the measure of the change. How will you measure the change? Remember your measurements must be in numbers that can be put into a graph.
Sample Size:
What will your sample consist of? Example: 3 plants X 3 = 9 total plants
Repeated Investigation:
How many times will you repeat the experiment for accuracy?
Remember your experiment needs to be done at least 3 times.
Controlled Variable(s): Which variables will you control or keep the same during your experiment?
Materials: Include all items you will use from home and items that you will need to purchase. What tool(s) will you need to measure the change of your experiment?
Plan/Procedure Flow Map
Use this space to create a FLOW MAP showing the step-by-step procedures that one would follow to complete this experiment. Think about how to best give the steps to someone who has never seen your experiment so that it could be easily repeated without questions. BE SPECIFIC and DETAILED.
Plan for Data Collection
Collect and analyze your data: Keep a record of results in this packet on the Data Log
sheets. Decide how you will share your data (type of graph),
charts, or diagrams. Decide how often to collect data. (Remember to repeat
at least 3 times!) Keep a record of any changes that you needed to make
due to problems that may have occurred with the experiment.
1. How will you collect your data? _____________________________________________________________
2. How long? ______________________________________ 3. How often? ______________________________________ 4. How will you share your data on your display board? _____________________________________________________________
5. What type of graph is best for your information? (Bar, Line, Pie) ________________________________________________ 6. What other type of visual aids will you use to help others see the process of your experiment?
Data Log
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Data Log
Claim and Evidence
Claim/Evidence/Reasoning: Interpret results and make a claim.
- Data collected and observations are used as evidence to make a claim, which is an answer to your question.
- A claim is a deduction, pattern, or finding as a result of completing the experiment.
Evidence is what supports the claim. - State why the data counts as evidence to support the claim.
Claim: (I claim…)
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Evidence: (I know this because…)
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Reasoning: (Why did this happen?)
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Conclusion
What was learned from the evidence? (a summary statement) _____________________________________________________________
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Does your conclusion agree with your hypothesis? _____________________________________________________________
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If so, explain how it does. _____________________________________________________________
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If not, how are they different? _____________________________________________________________
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Reflection
1. What does your investigation leave you wondering? (I wonder…) _____________________________________________________________
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2. What are two questions you have now that you might like to investigate? _____________________________________________________________
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