Science Investigation Rubric—Elementary

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Hypothesis

I use what I already know to develop a logical hypothesis.

I use what I already know to develop a hypothesis.

I develop a hypothesis.

I do not develop a hypothesis.

Procedure

I explain all of the steps of the scientific investigation in detail.

I explain all of the steps of the scientific investigation.

I explain most of the steps of the scientific investigation.

I explain only a few of the steps of the scientific investigation.

Scientific Investigation

I accurately perform a controlled scientific investigation to test my hypothesis.

I perform a controlled scientific investigation to test my hypothesis.

I perform a scientific investigation to test my hypothesis.

I need help to perform a scientific investigation.

Data Analysis

I use evidence collected from the scientific investigation to draw logical conclusions.

I use evidence collected from the scientific investigation to draw conclusions.

I draw conclusions.

I am unable to draw conclusions.

Conclusion

I summarize what I learned in great detail.

I summarize what I learned in some detail.

I summarize what I learned.

I do not summarize what I learned.

Results

I create several graphs and drawings to help explain the investigation process and summarize the data I collected.

I create two or three graphs and drawings to help explain the investigation process and summarize the data I collected.

I create one graph or drawing to help explain the investigation process or summarize the data I collected.

I do not create a graph or drawing to help explain the investigation process or summarize the data I collected.

Accuracy

All of my work and information are correct.

Most of my work and information are correct.

Some main parts of my work and information are incorrect.

Most of my work and information are incorrect.