Knowledge | Shows extensive knowledge of content. Is able to answer questions about how the project connects to other concepts in science. | Shows knowledge of concept. Student is able to answer questions about project and science concept. | Shows limited knowledge of concept and is unable to clearly explain project. |
Scientific Method (experiment) | Question, hypothesis, methods, data analysis, and conclusion support each other. Project uses appropriate sample size and identifies control, independent and dependent variables. Bias is explained and accounted for. | Question, hypothesis, methods, data analysis, and conclusion support each other. Some flaws present in the investigation or in the analysis. | Project does not have a clear question, hypothesis, method, data analysis, or conclusion. Methods or data analysis is incorrect. |
Expression (report) | Report is complete, clear, and neat. Display is orderly, clear, and neat. Presenter is able to clearly explain details of project. | All parts of report are present. Presenter is able to explain their investigation. Organization/ preparation may be lacking. | Report is incomplete. Display is lacking parts or presentation is incomplete. |
Creativity (display) | Display/Report is clear, organized, and appealing. Extra efforts may include photos, charts, tables, graphs. Used materials in creative ways. | Display/ Report contains all necessary elements. Extra efforts may include photos, charts, tables, graphs. | Display/ Report is unorganized, or does not contain all necessary elements. |