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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