(SL): Scientific Method Artifact Rubric

Problem identified and it is related to the scientific method

Observation is correctly and thoroughly applied to the everyday problem

Question is correctly and thoroughly applied to the everyday problem

Hypothesis is correctly and thoroughly applied to the everyday problem and is in "if, then" format

Experimental design is correctly and thoroughly applied to the everyday problem, independent and dependent variables are correctly identified

Relevant data is included in the form of a data table with labels or pictures with captions

Analysis is thorough and includes computer-generated graphs with titles and axes labels where appropriate

Conclusion thoroughly reflects on previous parts of the scientific method

Story or news article is the format of the artifact (or submitted "your choice" proposal form for preapproval)

All references are included