Science Project Checklist: Grades 5-8
Teacher Name: Johnson / Edwards
Student Name:_____________________________
Reviewer Name: ___________________________
Date: _________________
Project: PPP
CATEGORY
RESPONSIBILITIES
Background Research
I figured out a question I wanted to answer.
I thought of a way to answer my question.
I made an hypothesis.
I created a storyboard to organize my project.
I gathered information.
I used Gooru to plan and research.
I used Diigo and Gooru to track my resources.
I wrote down where I got each piece of information.
I answered all questions as well as I could.
I analyzed the results.
I wrote a conclusion, referring to my hypothesis.
I suggested a solution or recognition.
I recommended areas of further study.
I wrote a letter persuading leaders to act on my solution or to recognize the issue.
I used a variety of helpful resources.
I used information from textbooks.
I used video or CD-ROM resources.
I used internet resources.
I found recent materials so my information is up-to-date.
I used only reliable resources.
I used resources that listed facts.
I collected enough information to get a good understanding of my topic.
I made an attractive display for my project.
I correctly cited all resources used in the final project.
Experimental Research
I figured out a question I wanted to answer.
I thought of a way to answer my question.
I made an hypothesis.
I gathered information.
I thought of some things (variables) that could mess up my experiment.
I tried to control things (variables) that could mess up my experiment.
I performed the experiment carefully.
I recorded the results of the experiment.
I summarized the results and told what they meant.
I wrote a descriptive title for my experiment.
I made an attractive display for my project.
Laboratory Work
I created a storyboard to organize my lab project.
I followed the scientific method to do my project.
I used suitable equipment for my project.
I answered all lab questions as well as I could.
I cleaned all glassware when I was through with it.
I returned all lab materials and equipment to where they belonged.
Lab Safety
I wore safety glasses in the lab when required.
I wore appropriate shoes for the lab.
I was careful in measuring chemicals.
I cleaned up any mess I made, using safe procedures.
I reported any accidents to my teacher, no matter how minor I thought they were.
I walked and did not run in the lab.
I did not throw things in the lab.
I did not horse around or roughhouse.
Cooperative Work
I worked well with my group members.
I showed respect and support for fellow team members.
I did my share of the work.
I contributed both time and effort.
I helped us succeed.
My work made this project better.
Relating Concepts
Required Concepts:
I explained how this project relates to science.
I demonstrated how this project relates to reading.
I demonstrated how this project relates to writing.
I explained how this project affects our community.
I persuaded a leader to look at my solution or to recognize the issue.
Project Choice Concepts:
I explained how this project relates to history.
I explained possible science career choices and goals to achieve those choices.
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