| Demonstration | The student has done a demonstration but has not connected the process
to science. There isn't agood understanding of the "how and why" of the
project. Poorly done. |
The student understands the project and has made some connection to the
scientific principles involved. Well done. |
The student has identified the science principles involved
in the demonstration. He/she has shown clear and thorough knowledge of how
and why the demonstration operates.
Exceptionally well done. Score 10 |
| For the criteria below: | Poorly done score 1 |
Well done score 3 |
Exceptionally well done Score 5 |
| Data | The data is somewhat disorganized. Difficult for reader to understand
the results. Data was collected but not enough for conclusive results. |
The data is organized and tells the reader what happened. Enough data was collected to make adequate conclusions. |
The data is overtly organized and displayed in several ways including
graphs and charts. There was enough data for conclusive results. |
| Creativity and originality | This project has been done before and shows no deviation from the past. | The project might have been done before, but shows insightful adaptations with original approaches. | This project combines western and traditional science in a fresh way. The questions asked, methods used, and conclusions drawn are freshly insightful. |
| Presentation | Speech is too soft. Presenter lacks confidence, knowledge of subject and enthusiasm. | Speech, confidence, knowledge and enthusiasm are adequate. | Speech, confidence, knowledge and enthusiasm are inspirational. |
| Conclusions | No connection is made between the question, hypothesis, & data collection.
A vague reference is made as to how this project could be improved. |
Conclusions are clearly stated. An adequate description is made as to how this project could be improved. |
The student has made insighful connections between the question, hypothesis, and data collection. |
| Appearance | More work is needed to make the display neat. | The information is displayed clearly and neatly. | The project commands attention, is extremely neat and easy to read. |
| Use of materials | Materials used were not appropriate and/or safe. | Materials were used appropriately. | Materials were used appropriately and creatively. |
| The presentation by the student and display of his/her project maintains the cultural values of his/her area. |
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| The student's work is well done. The project is organized and attractive. It shows good thought. The presentation is clear and confident. |
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| The project is a study of something that is important to the land, village/community, and culture |
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| There is evidence that the student consulted with one ormore community elders, local experts and other cultural resources. |
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