Science Fair Board Due 12/12

Science Fair Display Board
Rubric
1. Title: The title is phrased as a question. (5 points)
2. Problem Statement: State the problem that you will be researching.(5 points)
3. Introduction: Three paragraphs explaining your topic and should include research information (make sure it is properly cited). (20 points)
4. Hypothesis: One or two sentences that states what you are going to study. May be written as an if….then….statement. (5 points)  Identify the independent and dependent variables
5. Materials: All materials that you used for the experiment, including amounts. For example: (1/2 cup) (5 points)
6. Procedure: Tell what you did sequentially (step by step) be very specific. Remember, a good science experiment should be written so some else can conduct it the same way you did and get the same results. (10 points)
7. Data: graphs, pictures, charts, surveys, drawings, etc. (no faces in the photos please…) (5 points)
8. Analysis: Did your results prove or disprove your hypothesis? Any errors occur to affect your results?(15 points)
9. Conclusion: A summary of the experiment along with an analysis of the results or your experiment. Application/recommendations: How can your project benefit others? How can your project be applied to a real life situation. (15 points)
10. Difficulty/Creativity: The project should be appropriate for the grade level and a challenge for the student. The project is testable, with results that can be measured, counted, or recorded through charts, graphs, and photographs. (10 points)
11. References (5 points)
Total = 100 points