| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| TITLE | Clear specific title | ||||||
| Student names, date, school | |||||||
| INTRODUCTION | Why did you choose this question - what interests you about it? | ||||||
| Background science -what you already know about this topic | |||||||
| Definition of terms | |||||||
| Clear question "The question we will investigate is..." | |||||||
| Hypothesis | |||||||
| PROCEDURE | List of equipment | ||||||
| Overall steps are clear, and written in past tense | |||||||
| Procedure is complete | |||||||
| Includes pictures with labels | |||||||
| DATA | An example of direct measurements is included | ||||||
| (Hypothesis Testing) | Graphs are well drawn and clear | ||||||
| Graphs include key, clear labels and titles | |||||||
| RESULTS | Discuss what the graphs show. | ||||||
| (Discussion of the Data) | Describe patterns in the data | ||||||
| Tell the sources of error in your measurements | |||||||
| Tell possible explanations | |||||||
| CONCLUSION | Restate your hypothesis | ||||||
| (Summarize what you learned from | Your conclusions (is your hyp. supported or not supported?) | ||||||
| the data) | Shows good logic and reasoning | ||||||
| DISCUSSION | Generalization - What science concepts do your results show? | ||||||
| (Put your conclusion in context) | Make a connection: How is the ALTA related to how satellites work? | ||||||
| What new understandings did you acquire? | |||||||
| Suggest a new question for study | |||||||
| Overall Report | Includes references for background information. | ||||||
| Web page report is complete, nicely designed | |||||||
| Accurate punctuation, correct spelling, grammar and usage. | |||||||
| On time, Shows effort | |||||||
| Teacher feedback is incorporated | |||||||
| Evidence of good teamwork | |||||||
| Report is in web account and linked to cover page | |||||||
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Total Points (160 possible pts)
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