Part I – Science Project Journal (25 points)

Journal Part	Description	Points Possible	Self-Evaluation	Teacher Evaluation
Title Page	Includes student name, period, beginning and ending dates	1
Topic and question	Topic and the question being investigated are present, as well as how you came to choose it	2
Background Research	Notes taken on the topic are present and relevant.	4
Adult Assistance	Names of adults of who might be helpful and notes taken in discussions are present	2
Hypothesis	Hypothesis is clearly stated and is based upon appropriate student reasoning	2
Experimental Procedure	Step by step instructions are present. Detailed list of materials is present. Independent, dependent, controlled variables (constants) are identified.	4
Data	Data is present in an organized way	4
Conclusion	Reasonable conclusion that compares to the hypothesis	4
Bibliography	Bibliography on all sources	2

Part II – Display Board and Oral Presentation (100 points)

Project Display	Description	Points Possible	Self- Eval.	Teacher Eval.
Abstract	50-250 words, fully summarizes experiment.	5
Introduction	Clearly identifies the problem statement/question/purpose of the experiment, gives background information. The project is appropriate for this grade level.	10
Hypothesis	Is testable, includes reasoning (if…then…because)	5
Materials	Complete list	5
Experimental Procedure	Concise, step by step directions, includes independent, dependent, controlled variables (constants). If a control is needed, it is clearly identified.	15
Results / Analysis of Data	Includes a sufficient number of trials. Data are directly related to hypothesis. Photographs of the experiment in progress (optional but enhances project). Graphs and charts are directly related to experiment. Graphs and charts are correctly shown, appropriate for the data and make sense.	10
Conclusion	Restates: Purpose, hypothesis, states if hypothesis is supported or not, and uses data to explain whether or not the hypothesis is supported. Discusses other factors or errors that might have affected the results. Discusses any uses this experiment might have for the real world. States what new questions came up for the student and/or what the next steps might be.	10
Bibliography	At least 4 bibliographic references, properly formatted	5
Convention (Board)	Display board is neat, organized and easy to follow, few or no spelling, grammar, punctuation errors.	10
Creativity	Research area or topic is novel to student or audience. Approach to the testing shows creativity. Interpretation of data is reasonable and thorough. Display arrangement is eye catching and interesting.	10
Oral Presentation	Student was prepared and practiced. Student clearly describes what was done and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the topic, experimental design, and data.	10