1. Identifies and Solves a Problem
a. Problem statement is written in the form of a question
b. Problem statement is testable
c. Hypothesis includes the independent and dependent variables
d. Conclusion addresses if the hypothesis was supported or not
2. Communication of Project Idea
a. Creative or innovative title
b. Organization of information
c. Use of diagrams, pictures, or models to communicate procedures or data
d. All steps of the scientific method followed and clearly explained
3. Scientific Process/Display of Data
a. Number of repeated trials (3x, 5x, or more)
b. Data tables with quantitative as well as qualitative observations
c. Graphs labeled correctly
(independent variable on the X axis; dependent variable on the Y axis)
d. Correct type of graph used to display data
(change over time [line]; comparisons [bar])
4. Creativity Ability
a. Originality of project idea
b. Use of student designed or constructed equipment
c. Creativity and appearance of the display board
d. Free of grammatical and/or spelling errors
5. Presentation
a. Student knowledge of project procedures and results
b. Presentation of data in a variety of written formats
c. All written materials are easy to read
d. Application of results to real-world issues
Guidelines for Display Board
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