Grade 6 Investigatory Project in Science
Title: Homemade Mosquito Repellent Investigation
Criteria
Introduction
Excellent (5)
The introduction
clearly states the
problem, purpose,
and significance of
the study. It includes
a well-defined
hypothesis and
background
information.
Research
The research question
Question/Hypothesis is clearly stated, and
the hypothesis is
well-formed, testable,
and directly related
to the research
question.
Materials and
The materials and
Methods
methods section are
well-detailed,
providing clear
instructions for the
experimental
procedure. All
Good (4)
Satisfactory (3)
Needs
Improvement
(2)
Poor (1)
The introduction
includes all the
necessary
components but
may lack some
depth or clarity.
The introduction
is present but
lacks some key
components or is
not welldeveloped.
The introduction
is vague or
unclear, missing
key elements.
The introduction is
absent or minimal.
The research
question and
hypothesis are
present but may
lack clarity or
specificity.
The research
question and
hypothesis are
present but not
well-developed
or may lack direct
connection.
The materials and
methods section
is present but
lacks significant
detail, making it
difficult to
replicate the
The research
question and
hypothesis are
unclear or not
well-formed.
The research
question and
hypothesis are
absent.
The materials
and methods
section is unclear
or significantly
lacks detail,
hindering
replication.
The materials and
methods section is
absent or minimal.
The materials and
methods section is
present but may
lack some detail or
clarity. Most
materials are listed
accurately.
REMARKS
materials are listed
accurately.
Data Collection
Analysis and
Interpretation
Conclusion
Data collection is
systematic, accurate,
and includes multiple
trials. Appropriate
tools are used, and
data are recorded
precisely.
Data collection is
systematic and
accurate, but there
may be minor
errors. Multiple
trials are conducted.
The data are
effectively analyzed,
and trends or
patterns are clearly
identified. The
interpretation is
insightful and
directly related to the
research question.
The conclusion is
well-constructed,
summarizing the
findings and their
implications. It
directly addresses the
research question and
hypothesis.
The data analysis is
sound, and trends
are identified, but
the interpretation
may lack depth or
insight.
The conclusion is
present but may
lack some depth or
clarity. It addresses
the research
question and
hypothesis to some
extent.
experiment. Some
inaccuracies in
material listing
may be present.
Numerous
inaccuracies in
material listing
are present.
Data collection is
present but lacks
some systematic
approach or may
have noticeable
errors. Limited
trials are
conducted.
The data analysis
is present but
lacks clarity or
may contain
errors. The
interpretation is
limited.
Data collection is
minimal,
significantly
flawed, or lacks
systematic
approach. Few or
no trials are
conducted.
The data analysis
is minimal or
flawed, making
it difficult to
identify trends.
The
interpretation is
vague or unclear.
Data collection is
absent.
The conclusion is
present but lacks
clarity or depth.
It may not fully
address the
research question
and hypothesis.
The conclusion is
vague or unclear
and does not
effectively
address the
research
question and
hypothesis.
The conclusion is
absent or minimal.
Analysis and
interpretation are
absent.
Presentation and
Creativity
Overall Impression
The project is
exceptionally wellpresented, with clear
organization, visuals,
and creativity.
The project is wellpresented, but there
may be some issues
with organization,
visuals, or
creativity.
The project is
adequately
presented but
may lack
organization,
visuals, or
creativity.
The project
The project
The project
demonstrates a
demonstrates a
demonstrates a
thorough
good understanding basic
understanding of the of the scientific
understanding of
scientific method, and method, and the
the scientific
the results are
results are
method, but there
presented clearly. It
presented well. It
may be notable
shows creativity and
meets expectations
gaps or
effort beyond
with some creativity weaknesses in
expectations.
and effort.
presentation and
effort.
The project is
poorly
presented,
lacking
organization,
visuals, and
creativity.
The project
demonstrates a
limited
understanding of
the scientific
method, with
significant gaps
or weaknesses in
presentation and
effort.
The presentation is
absent or minimal.
The project
demonstrates a
poor
understanding of
the scientific
method, with
minimal
presentation and
effort.
TOTAL
Comments and Suggestion:
Topic for Investigatory Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVWi3DLdHUE
Example Base Rubrics: https://www.sd27j.org/cms/lib/CO01900701/Centricity/Domain/1010/science%20fair%20project.pdf