Science Fair Project Rubric

Presentation of Research

Little to no research was presented.

Some research presented significant gaps.

The research was presented adequately but could be more comprehensive.

Well well-researched with minor missing information.

Exceptionally well-researched and comprehensive.

Understanding of Topic (Solar Energy)

Does not show an understanding of solar energy.

Shows minimal understanding of solar energy.

Shows adequate understanding of solar energy.

Shows a good understanding of solar energy with minor confusion.

Shows outstanding understanding of solar energy.

Experiment Design

The experiment lacks creativity and is not well designed.

The experiment shows minor creativity and design.

The experiment is average in creativity and design.

The experiment is good in creativity and design with minor flaws.

The experiment is outstanding in creativity and well-designed.

Result Analysis

Results were not analyzed or inaccurately analyzed.

Results were poorly analyzed.

Results were analyzed adequately with possible room for improvement.

Results were well analyzed with minor misunderstandings.

Results were outstandingly and accurately analyzed.

Conclusion

No relevant conclusion was given.

Poor conclusions may not align with the results.

Average conclusion that aligns with results.

Good conclusion that well aligns with and interprets results.

Outstanding conclusion that excellently aligns with and interprets results.