Science Project Rubric

N a m e: _______________________________ 4 - Exc ellent Project Proposal Plans a logical investigation or has a reasonable plan for research on the topic to be presented to the class; completes this step independently. Works independently to complete an investigation or to gather multiple resources for the final report. 3 - Good Needs some help planning the investigation or finding resources for a research project. Needs some help conducting the investigation or using more than one resource for a research project. covers all aspects required in the presentation guidelines; stays within the time limit may be hesitant in giving the presentation or answering audience questions T ea c her : Betsy 2 - N eeds Im pr ov em ent cannot plan the investigation or research on his or her own. 1 - Unsa tisf a c tor y Incomplete.

Independent Investigation and Research

cannot conduct the investigation or research on his or her own.

incomplete.

Presentation covers all aspects required in the presentation guidelines; knows the content matter well; stays within the time limit (obviously practiced presentation); is poised while giving the presentation; can confidently answer questions posed by the audience

leaves out some required information from the presentation guidelines; stays within the time limit; needs to build confidence in giving presentations and answering questions

makes little attempt to include required information in presentation; obviously has not practice to stay within the time limit; needs work on presentation skills; does not complete the task

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