Physical Science Egg Drop Challenge

Rubrics
CATEGORY
Experimental Design

Drawings/Diagrams

Calculations

Analysis

Conclusion

Lab Report
4
3
Experimental
Experimental
design is a welldesign is
constructed test
adequate to test
of the stated
the hypothesis,
hypothesis.
but leaves some
unanswered
questions.
Clear, accurate
Diagrams are
diagrams are
included and are
included and
labeled neatly
make the
and accurately.
experiment easier
to understand.
Diagrams are
labeled neatly
and accurately.
All calculations
Some
are shown and
calculations are
the results are
shown and the
correct and
results are
labeled
correct and
appropriately.
labeled
appropriately.
The relationship
The relationship
between the
between the
variables is
variables is
discussed and
discussed and
trends/patterns
trends/patterns
logically
logically
analyzed.
analyzed.
Predictions are
made about what
might happen if
part of the lab
were changed or
how the
experimental
design could be
changed.
Conclusion
Conclusion
includes whether includes whether
the findings
the findings
supported the
supported the
hypothesis,
hypothesis and
possible sources
what was learned
of error, and
from the
what was learned experiment.
from the
experiment.

2
Experimental
design is
relevant to the
hypothesis, but
is not a
complete test.

1
Experimental
design is not
relevant to the
hypothesis.

Diagrams are
included and
are labeled.

Needed
diagrams are
missing OR are
missing
important
labels.

Some
calculations are
shown and the
results labeled
appropriately.

No calculations
are shown OR
results are
inaccurate or
mislabeled.

The
relationship
between the
variables is
discussed but
no patterns,
trends or
predictions are
made based on
the data.

The
relationship
between the
variables is not
discussed.

Conclusion
includes what
was learned
from the
experiment.

No conclusion
was included in
the report OR
shows little
effort and
reflection.

Physical Science Egg Drop Challenge

Rubrics
Egg Safety Device
CATEGORY
Scientific Knowledge

4
Explanations by
student indicate a
clear and accurate
understanding of
scientific principles
underlying the
construction and
modifications.
Structure functions
extraordinarily well,
unharmed egg.

3
Explanations by
student indicate a
relatively accurate
understanding of
scientific principles
underlying the
construction and
modifications.
Structure functions
well, slightly cracked
egg.

2
Explanations by
student indicate
limited accuracy in
his/her understanding
of scientific
principles underlying
the construction and
modifications.
Structure functions
pretty well,
significantly cracked
egg.

1
Explanations by
student do not
illustrate much
understanding of
scientific principles
underlying the
construction and
modifications.
Fatal flaws in
function with
complete failure,
crushed egg.

Plan

Plan is neat with

clear measurements
and labeling for all
components.

Plan is neat with

clear measurements
and labeling for most
components.

Plan provides clear

measurements and
labeling for most
components.

Plan does not show

measurements clearly
or is otherwise
inadequately labeled.

Construction
-Materials

Appropriate
materials were
selected and
creatively modified
in ways that made
them even better.

Appropriate
materials were
selected and there
was an attempt at
creative modification
to make them even
better.

Appropriate
materials were
selected.

Inappropriate
materials were
selected and
contributed to a
product that
performed poorly.

Function