| Excellent = 4; Good = 3; Partial = 2; Attempt made = 1; Absent = 0 | ||||||
Science Fair Judging Sheet | ||||||
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Creativity | ||||||
| Does the student demonstrate curiosity? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Does the project or display demonstrate ingenuity in the design and development of the project? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Has the student shown creativity in the design of the display? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Scientific Thought | ||||||
| Is the topic or problem an appropriate subject for scientific investigation? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Is the problem stated clearly? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Is it sufficiently narrow? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Is the method of investigation appropriate to the problem? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Have variables been eliminated, controls been made and results been double-checked? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Does the data collected justify the conclusion made? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Thoroughness | ||||||
| Is the project the result of careful planning? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Does the project indicate a thorough understanding of the chosen topic? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Is all information accurate? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Does the notebook sufficiently document the student's work? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Has sufficient data been collected? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Does the display represent a complete story? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Skill | ||||||
| Does the project reflect the student's own work? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Is the project sturdy and well constructed? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Is all equipment used within the student's level of understanding or expertise? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Does the project meet safety requirements? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Clarity | ||||||
| Is the project self-explanatory? Can the average person understand it? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Are all lettering, signs, and diagrams neat and accurate? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Are lettering, signs and diagrams appropriately used or do they clutter or confuse? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Are visual aids an asset to understanding the project or do they clutter or confuse? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Totals: | ||||||
| Interview Score Separately - up to 20% of end score | ||||||
| Notes: | ||||||