Rubric for Evaluation
| Category | Description | Missing | Could Improve | Good | Exceptional | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Scientific Method | ||||||
| Problem Statement: Identified a question that could be answered through experimentation | ||||||
| Background: Accessed age-appropriate sources for background research / context | ||||||
| Methodology & Results: In writing or data table (measurements, graphs, or other visual data) | ||||||
| Conclusion: Used the observations to answer the research question | ||||||
| Exhibit | ||||||
| Exhibit: Illustrates the key elements of the project, including materials, methods, results, observations,conclusions | ||||||
| Oral Presentation | ||||||
| Participation: All team members participate, Team members explain their work and answer questions appropriately |
Project Themes & Examples
The following themes are non-binding suggestions to help students choose a focus area for their project.
- Environment
- Plants/animals
- Mechanics
- Ecosystems
- Astronomy
- Choose your own!
Example Projects
- What happens when baking soda and vinegar are mixed?
- Model of the solar system
- Under which condition(s) does bread grow mold the fastest?
- Under which condition(s) can a seed sprout?
- Which liquids are the most harmful to teeth?
- Which slide at school/park is the fastest and why?
- Model of a tornado
Resources
- https://www.sciencebuddies.org/
- https://www.scienceexplorers.com/fun-science-fair-project-ideas-for-elementary-students
- https://www.waterford.org/resources/science-fair-project-ideas/
- https://www.sefmd.org/Resources/200%20Science%20Fair%20Project%20Ideas.pdf (PDF)
- https://www.thoughtco.com/elementary-school-science-fair-projects-609075
- https://www.teachstarter.com/us/blog/science-fair-project-ideas-elementary-students/