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SCIENTIFIC METHOD

1. Presented a question that could be answered through experimentation.
   
2. Developed a hypothesis that identified independent and dependent variables.
   
3. Developed a good procedure for testing the hypothesis, including use of control variables.
   
4. Clear and thorough process for data observation and collection.
   
5. Ran sufficient trials (at least three)
   
6. Accurate experimental technique
   
7. Derived conclusions from appropriately organized and summarized data
   
8. Related conclusions back to the hypothesis.

SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE

1. Accessed a minimum of three, age-appropriate sources for background research
   
2. Clearly identified and explained key scientific concepts relating to the experiment
   
3. Used scientific principles and/or mathematical formulas correctly in the experiment

PRESENTATION

1. Neat, well organized and visually appealing
   
2. Included key components to provide a thorough picture of the project (purpose/question, variables and hypothesis, summary of research findings, materials and procedures, data charts and graphs, results, conclusions.
   
3. Included a lab notebook

CREATIVITY

1. Investigated an original question or used an original approach or technique.

SCORING:

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