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SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT - RESEARCH RUBRIC Student Name:
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STANDARD ASSESSED:POINTS EARNED:AT-A-GLANCE:FULL DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS:
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Design ETS 1-450-45ProfessionalDisplay board has professional appearance, attractive graphics and layout.
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44-40EffectiveDisplay board is used effectively. It is colorful and clean.
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39-35CompleteDisplay board completes the Science Fair Checklist.
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34-0IncompleteDisplay board does not complete the Science Fair Checklist.
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Diagrams ETS 1-350-45>5 pictures >1 graphs1)More than five images; 2)More than one type of graph. Each image is meaningful.
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44-405 pictures 1 graph1)Five images; 2)One graph. Includes titles, descriptions, with citations, and referred to in text.
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39-353-4 pictures1)Three to four images; 2)Graph is inaccurate or absent 3) Not all images include titles, description, citations, and used in text.
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34-00-2 pictures1)Fewer than three different images
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Information ETS 1-1 50-45Meaningful 5+ valid sourcesPresentation has strong facts, relevant definitions, concrete details, quotations and other pertinent information from scientists in the field. Explanations enhance topic development. Presentation references five or more valid resources.
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44-40Helpful 4 valid sourcesPresentation has relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations and other pertinent information from scientific community. Explanations help topic development. Presentation references four valid resources.
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39-35Developing 4 valid sourcesPresentation has facts, definitions, details, quotations, and other information from class work; however, they do not develop the topic. Explanations attempt to develop topic. Presentation references four valid resources.
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34-0Developing <4 valid sourcesPresentation is missing facts, definitions, details, quotations, and other information. These do not develop the topic. Explanations do not develop topic. Presentation references fewer than four valid resources.
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Notes: A valid source must be current within 10 years, from peer-reviewed journals, textbooks or academic videos. No internet blog posts!
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Word Choice LA.6-8.WHST.6-8.2.b_1 50-45Purposeful languagePresentation has precise language. Each sentence serves a purpose, while making the topic understandable. Grade level vocabulary present and used appropriately.
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44-40Precise lang.Presentation has precise language that helps to make the topic understandable. Grade level vocabulary used appropriately.
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39-35Generic lang.Presentation attempts to make the topic understandable. Generic and/or grade level vocabulary mostly used appropriately.
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34-0Misused lang.Generic and/or grade level vocabulary used inappropriately. Incorrect science facts used on poster.
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Conclusion Summary ETS1-250-45Provocative & CurrentPresentation has a detailed, provocative conclusion based on current research that contains cited next steps for the research. Possible sources of error are discussed with solutions for future studies. Connections are made to other similar studies.
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44-40Detailed & RelevantDetailed conclusion based on relevant research. Possible sources of error are considered. Contains next steps for the research.
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39-35Next stepsOne paragraph conclusion that states next steps in research.
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34-0IncompleteIncomplete or absent conclusion that may not have next steps.
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