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Science Fair
Name: ______________________________
Grade: _________
Year: ________

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The Scientific Method

All scientists follow a process that guides an experiment.
The scientific method guides you through your project by providing steps to follow.
Step 1 Choose your topic
What is the Question you are going to study?
This part is when you select your topic.
Step 2 - Research your topic.
Utilize the public library, school library, internet and other resources to gather
background information.
Step 3 - Plan your experiment

Create your step by step process to conduct the experiment.

Form a hypothesis.
Determine your variables.

Step 4 - Conduct the experiment.

This is when you will actually perform the test.
Step 5 Collect and Record Data.
Be sure to record all of your observations.

Use a data table to record the information you collect during the experiment.
Make tables, graphs, pie charts, etc.

Step 6 Analyze the Data

Explain the information you collected during the experiment in complete sentences.
Step 7 - State your Conclusions.
Explain what you learned from the experiment connecting back to your research. How
could your experiment be improved? List the questions you have as a result of the
experiment.
Step 8 Present your Findings
Design a display board with all the work you did before,
during, and after your experiment. Practice your presentation
in front of classmates before you present at science fair!

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Table of Contents
Page Number

Title

Page 4

Brainstorm

Page 5 - 6

Science Fair Topic: Web Quest

Page 7

Science Fair Topic: Book Quest

Page 8 - 9

Science Fair Topic: Top Two Topics

Page 10

My Topic

Page 11

Research Source 1

Page 12

Research Source 2

Page 13

Research Source 3

Page 14

Conducting Your Experiment

Page 15

Notes

Page 16

Question & Hypothesis

Page 17
Page 18

Materials
Procedure

Page 19
Page 20

Variables
Plan Your Data Table

Page 21

Collect Your Data

Page 22

How to Graph

Page 23

Analysis: Graph of Data

Page 24

Data Table and Graph Checklists

Page 25

The Experiment

Page 26

Analysis: State the Results

Page 27

Analysis: Explain the Results

Page 28

Conclusion

Page 29

Conclusion: Take it a Step Further

Page 30

The Project Board

Page 31

Plan Your Project Board

Page 32

Oral Presentation

Page 33-34

Plan Your Oral Presentation

Page 35 - 36

Grading Rubrics

Page 37

Science Fair Reflection

Date

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Brainstorm:
This Science Fair journal should begin with these questions:
- What am I interested in?
- What questions do I want to know the answer to?
- What problems do I see in the world/home/school that I think need to be solved?
From your answers you should have a better idea of what you could possibly study for science fair. Do you
want to create a recycling or composting program for the school? Do you want to design a remote control
finder for your grandmother who always loses it? Are you interested in genetic inheritance? Are you
interested in plant growth or organic urban farming? Do you want to survey people about the amount of
time they spend on Facebook vs. doing homework? Do you want to challenge the lunch program and its
limited options?

- What am I interested in?

- What questions do I want to
know the answer to?
- What problems do I see in the
world/home/school that I think
need to be solved?

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Science Fair Topic: Web Quest

This internet and library search should help you find some science fair project ideas
like will be fun and interesting. Science Fair Topics should be big and broad enough
that you can research the many parts and pieces of your topic. Ideas that are too small
limit your research possibilities. They also limit how interesting your project will be as
time goes on. Propose a topic that is uniquely interesting to you! Remember, Science
Fair scores are based on effort. Choose a topic you want to put your energy into.

1. Start at the following website: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

Directions: Take the Survey to help you figure out which types of projects might interest you. In the table
below copy at least THREE ideas that do interest you.

1.

2.

3.

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Topic: Web Quest

2. Chose one or more of the following websites to finish your search for 3 more topic ideas:
_______ A. http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/scifair/index.html
Directions: Scroll down and click on the links for topic ideas.

_______B. http://sciencefair.math.iit.edu/
Directions: Click on the link Project Ideas

_______C. http://scienceclub.org/scifair.html
Directions: Select a difficulty level, and look through the projects.

_______ D. http://www.juliantrubin.com/fairprojects.html
Directions: Click on the link Science Fair projects by branches of science.

In the table below, copy at least THREE ideas that interest you.

1.

2.

3.

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Science Fair Topic: Book Quest

Directions:
___1. Find books related to science and science fair topics
___2. Choose ONE book
___3. Sit and read the book for at least 7 minutes (Check the clock)
___4. Fill out a BOOK Card:
___5. Write down the Title and Author of the book
___6. Write down Topic ideas from your book
This should include:
o Type of Science or Engineering (ex. Biology)
o Scientific question of Engineering problem you would like to solve
o Materials you may need to complete this topic, etc
___7. Do Not move on to another book until you have filled the Book Card Below!

Book Title:

Author:

Science Fair Topic Ideas:

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Want to Read Another Book? If you choose to look up more ideas in another book, please
ask for another Book Card. Fill out the Book Card and staple it to this page for extra credit.

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Science Fair Topic: Top Two Topics

DIRECTIONS:
____1. Now you need to go back and look at your Topic Web Quest and Topic Book Quest.
____2. List the 2 Science Fair Topics you are most interested in studying over the next few months.
____3. Then Describe your Topic Ideas In your description, you should include:
The Question, Problem, or Need you want to solve
A Description of how you plan to research your topic
Materials you may need to complete the topic

IMPORTANT: Is your question a Science or an Engineering Question?

Which sentence does your question fall into?
Science Topic:
I want to know the effect of ________________ on ________________.
Engineering Topic
The world needs _________________. My solution is ____________________.

____4. Your teacher will then comment on your ideas. You and your teacher will decide which of
your topics are appropriate for Middle School Science and strong enough to compete at Science
Fair.

Example Top Topic:

1. Topic Title:

Light up the Plants!

2. Scientific Question OR Engineering Need.

Science Topic
The effect of different colors of light on lima bean plant growth

3. How do you plan to TEST your idea?

I plan on growing lima bean seeds in a paper towel until they are about 2 inches tall.
Then I am going to plant them in pots with soil and put them in boxes with different colored light
bulbs sticking through the top (red, green, and blue).
Then I will watch the plants grow, watering them every day. I will measure how tall each of the
plants grows with a ruler everyday and record it in my Science Fair Journal.
4. What MATERIALS might you need to do this test?
20 Lima Beans, paper towels, 10-20 small pots, dirt, water, 4 boxes, light bulbs (red, green, and
blue), lamps, water, ruler, and electricity

Teachers
Comments

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Top 2 Topics
1. Topic Title:

Teachers
Comments

2. Scientific Question OR Engineering Need.

3. How do you plan to TEST your idea?

4. What MATERIALS might you need to do this test?

1. Topic Title:
2. Scientific Question OR Engineering Need.

3. How do you plan to TEST your idea?

4. What MATERIALS might you need to do this test?

Teachers
Comments

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My Topic:
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Draw a Picture Illustrating your Science Fair Project

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Research Source 1
Citation information
Source (Title of Book or Website):
Author:
Page Number or URL (www.):
Date Published:
A. List the Key Vocabulary:
One word per line (define the terms after you read the article):
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B. Summarize at least 3 important pieces of information from the article; ideas,
facts, cause and effects, etc
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C. Give at least 2 questions you have now that you have read the article.
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Research Source 2
Citation information
Source (Title of Book or Website):
Author:
Page Number or URL (www.):
Date Published:
A. List the Key Vocabulary:
One word per line (define the terms after you read the article):
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B. Summarize at least 3 important pieces of information from the article; ideas,
facts, cause and effects, etc
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C. Give at least 2 questions you have now that you have read the article.
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Research Source 3
Citation information
Source (Title of Book or Website):
Author:
Page Number or URL (www.):
Date Published:
A. List the Key Vocabulary:
One word per line (define the terms after you read the article):
_____________________________________________________________________________
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B. Summarize at least 3 important pieces of information from the article; ideas,
facts, cause and effects, etc
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C. Give at least 2 questions you have now that you have read the article.
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article before you do

your experiment

Conducting Your Experiment

Preparations
With your detailed experimental procedure in hand, you are almost ready
to start your science experiment. But before you begin there are still a few
more things to do:

Know what to do. Read and understand your experimental

procedure. Are all of the necessary steps written down? Do you have
any questions about how to do any of the steps?
Be prepared. Collect and organize all materials, supplies and
equipment you will need to do the experiment. Do you have all of
the materials you need? Are they handy and within reach of your
workspace?
Think ahead about safety! Are there any safety precautions you
should take? Will you need adult supervision? Will you need to wear gloves or protective eye gear?
Do you have long hair that needs to be pulled back out of your face? Will you need to be near a fire
extinguisher?

During the Experiment

It is very important to take very detailed notes as you conduct your experiments. In addition to your data,
record your observations as you perform the experiment. Write down any problems that occur, anything
you do that is different than planned, ideas that come to mind, or interesting occurrences. Be on the
lookout for the unexpected. Your observations will be useful when you analyze your data and draw
conclusions.
The data that you record now will be the basis for your science fair project final report and your
conclusions so capture everything in your laboratory notebook, including successes, failures, and
accidents.
If possible, take pictures of your experiment along the way, these will later help you explain what you did
and enhance your display for the science fair.
Remember to use numerical measurements as much as possible. If your experiment also has qualitative
data (not numerical), then take a photo or draw a picture of what happens.
Be as exact as possible about the way you conduct your experiment, especially in following your
experimental procedure, taking your measurements, and note taking. Failures and mistakes are part of the
learning process, so don't get discouraged if things do not go as planned the first time. You should have
built enough time in your schedule to allow you to repeat your test a couple of times.
In fact, it's a good idea to do a quick preliminary run of your experiment. Show your preliminary data to
your mentor or teacher, and make revisions to your experimental procedure if necessary. Often there are
glitches in the procedure that are not obvious until you actually perform your experiment--this is normal. If
you need to make changes in the procedure (which often happens), write down exactly the changes you
made.
Stay organized and be safe! Keep your workspace clean and organized as you conduct your experiment.
Keep your supplies within reach. Use protective gear and adult supervision as needed. Keep any
chemicals away from pets and younger brothers or sisters.

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Notes
(Any extra ideas, safety plans, pictures, etc that do not fit in the research pages)

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Question - Purpose of the Experiment:

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Hypothesis- Your Predicted Outcome:

If___________________________________________,
then_________________________________________
because_____________________________________
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Materials:
List all of the items you will need to conduct the experiment.

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Procedure:
How will you do the experiment, step by step?

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Variables:

Independent
Variable:

Dependant
Variable:

In the
experiment,
what will
you change
in each
group or
trial?

In the
experiment,
what will
you
measure or
observe?

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Controlled
Variables:

In the
experiment,
what will
you keep
the same in
each group
or trial?

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Plan Your Data Table:

Data Table
Prepare a data table to help you collect your data. A
data table will ensure that you are consistent in
recording your data and will make it easier to analyze
your results once you have finished your experiment.

Plan your data table below:

(Use a Ruler and refer to the checklists on page 24)

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Collect your Data:

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How to Graph Your Data:

Graphs are an excellent way to display your
results. In fact, most good science fair projects
have at least one graph.
For any type of graph:

Every graph needs a Title!

The Effect of _______ on _______.

Place your independent variable on the

x-axis of your graph and the dependent variable on the y-axis.

Be sure to label the axes of your graph don't forget to include the units of measurement
(grams, centimeters, liters, etc.)

Make a Blank example of your Graph here:

(Use a Ruler and refer to the checklists on page 24)

Title: The Effect of _____________________ on ___________________.

Y Axis:
Dependent Variable:
__________________________________________

X Axis: Independent Variable: _________________________________________

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Analysis: Graph of Data

_______________________________________

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Science Fair: Data Table and Graph Checklists

Checklist for your Data Table
Criteria
1. Is the page dated?
2. Was the table drawn with a ruler( Straight Lines)?
3. Does the data table have a title?
4. Is the title clear and does it reflect the purpose of the data
table?
5. Is the independent variable in the first column?
6. Is the independent variable unit included?
7. Is there a column (sometimes with sub-columns) for the
dependent variable?
8. Is the dependent variable unit included, if appropriate?
9. Are there trial columns under the dependent variable (one
for each trial)?
10. Is the Average column on the far right?
11. Is the Average named?
12.
After Experiment is conducted
13. Are data recorded correctly?
14. Are the calculations correct?
Comments:

CHECKLIST for your GRAPH

Criteria1
1. It has a title & it is written correctly. The Effect of _____ on
____.
2. Y-Axis is the dependent variable (what I am testing).
3. X-Axis is the independent variable (what I am changing).
4. Each axis is labeled & has a unit of measurement in
parentheses ().
5. Line values on each axis are the same (X values do NOT have
to be the same as the Y values).
6. I have numbered/ labeled the measurements of each axis
7. I have made the line values so that the graph covers most of
the paper.
8. Was the graph drawn with a ruler (Straight Lines)?
Comments:

SELF
Yes

No

SELF
Yes

No

TEACHER
Yes

No

TEACHER
Yes

No

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The Experiment:
Describe in words and pictures what you did in the experiment.

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Analysis:
State the Results
1. State ALL the results of the experiment (1 paragraph)
For each result state a supporting fact(s) from the data.

For example: All coke cans with sugar sank in water. Classic Coke and Caffeine-Free coke have
sugar and they sank. All cans with Nutra-sweet floated. Diet coke and Caffeine-free diet coke have
nutra-sweet and they floated. Caffeine made no difference in whether cokes sank or floated.
Caffeine-free coke sank, but Diet Caffeine-free coke floated.

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Analysis:
Explain the Results
2. EXPLAIN each result
Use the right resources to explain the results. Use the background
information from your research, notes taken in class, etc...
Choose 3 facts from your research sources and notes (pages 11-13).
Explain how they better helped you understand the experiment.

Research Fact

How does it help explain your results?

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Conclusion
Summarize what you learned.
A. Restate in a few sentences the main results and your explanation of the results (the
answer to your original Question)
B. Hypothesis correct or not? A simple statement of fact.
a. (My hypothesis was supported by my data.Explain OR My hypothesis was not
supported by my data. Explain)
C. What did you learn from this experiment Make a statement about what you discovered
D. What additional question would you want to investigate further? Describe what
additional experiment would you like to do to answer a related question.

A. What is answer to your original Question?

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B. Was your Hypothesis correct or incorrect?
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C. What did you learn from this experiment
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D. What additional question would you want to investigate further?
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Conclusion
TAKE IT A STEP FURTHER

Describe how the main idea of this experiment applies to understanding other areas of
science or use other concepts in science to discuss the results of this experiment. You
will probably need to do some extra research here.
OR
Instead, you may relate the subject of this lab to a personal experience in your life. How
does what you learned from this lab help explain that experience?

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The Project Board:

IMPORTANT: Come up with a Creative Title for your Project:
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Plan Your Project Board

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Oral Presentation
The final step in the science fair is developing your oral presentation.
You should practice your presentation so that it goes smoothly in the classroom.
Expect to talk for approximately 5 minutes.
It helps to have note cards or a small sheet of paper to speak from, so that you do
not have to turn around to read from the board.
What to say in your Oral Presentation:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Introduce yourself (and partner if you have one)

Your title
Tell why you picked the topic.
Go through your research. Mention anything that the listener may not know
about the topic. Assume they know nothing about your topic.
5. Go through the lab report from the Question, hypothesis, materials,
procedure, variables, data, analysis, and the conclusion.
a. When you are talking about your data, be sure to explain your graphs
and the relationship shown.
6. State your conclusion!
7. What did you learn!
8. Explain your exhibit materials such as models, plants etc. Demonstrate if
appropriate.
9. Prepare for questions students might ask. Ask if they have any questions.
10. Thank your audience for their time and interest.

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Plan your Oral Presentation:

1. Introduce yourself (and partner if you have one)
2. Your title:
3. Tell why you picked the topic.

4. Mention anything that the listener may not know about the topic.

5. Go through the lab report

Question:
Hypothesis:
Materials:

Procedure:

Variables:
Independent:
Dependent:
Controlled:

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Describe your DATA and GRAPH:

Analysis:

Conclusion:

6. What did you learn?

7. Explain your exhibit materials such as models, plants etc. Demonstrate if appropriate.

8. Prepare for questions students might ask.

9. Ask if they have any questions.

10.

Thank your audience for their time and interest.

*Make a flash card for each of these 10 points with what you are going to say, so you can
practice your presentation!

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Science Fair: Grading Rubric

A. Page is dated: On page and in table of contents
B. Completed with care: to the level student is expected to achieve

Page
Number

Title

Page 4
Page 5 - 6

Brainstorm
Science Fair Topic: Web Quest

Page 7
Page 8 - 9

Science Fair Topic: Book Quest

Science Fair Topic: Top Two Topics

Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 15
Page 16
Page 17
Page 18
Page 19
Page 20
Page 21
Page 22
Page 23
Page 24
Page 25
Page 26
Page 27
Page 28
Page 29
Page 30

My Topic
Research Source 1
Research Source 2
Research Source 3
Notes
Question & Hypothesis
Materials
Procedure
Variables
Plan Your Data Table
Collect Your Data
How to Graph
Analysis: Graph of Data
Data Table and Graph Checklists
The Experiment
Analysis: State the Results
Analysis: Explain the Results
Conclusion
Conclusion: Take it a Step Further
The Project Board

Page 31
Page 33-34
Page 37

Plan Your Project Board

Plan Your Oral Presentation
Science Fair Reflection
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Knowledge of material: (0-20 pts)
Extra Credit Opportunities:
Representative at Science Fair: (up to 20 pts extra)
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Work Ethics Rubric

Consistently &
independently
meets
expectations
5

Consistently
meets
expectations
with
assistance
4

Usually meets Inconsistently

Most often
this
meets
does not meet
expectation
expectations
expectation
3

Uses Class
Time
Efficiently
Listens and
Follows
Instructions
Utilizes
Resources
Completes
Tasks in a
Timely
Manner.

Work Ethics Score: _________________/ 20

Knowledge of Material Rubric

Knowledge of Material Score: ____________X 5 =____________/ 20

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Science Fair Reflection

Write a letter to yourself about your experience with Science Fair this year.
What you liked
What you disliked
Ideas for future projects
And ways to make your project even better next year!
Date_______________________
Dear Future Me,
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Sincerely,
________________________________________________

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Good Science!
Well Done!

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Additional Pages

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Extra Book Cards

Book Title:

Author:

Topic Ideas:
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Book Title:

Author:

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Topic Ideas:
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Research Source ______

Citation information
Source (Title of Book or Website):
Author:
Page Number or URL (www.):
Date Published:
A. List the Key Vocabulary: Define the terms after you read the article):
_____________________________________________________________________________
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B. Summarize at least 3 important pieces of information from the article; ideas,
facts, cause and effects, etc
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C. Give at least 2 questions you have now that you have read the article.
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Going Further into your Research:

Date______________

What is the question you are curious about?

Where did you get your information? (After Google what site did you link to?)

What did you find out?

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Going Further into your Research:

What is the question you are curious about?

Date______________

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Where did you get your information? (After Google what site did you link to?)

What did you find out?

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Work Ethics Rubric

Consistently Consistently Usually meets Inconsistently Most often
&
w/ assistance
this
meets
does not meet
independentl
meets
expectation expectations expectation
y meets
expectations
expectations

Uses Class
Time
Efficiently
Listens and
Follows
Instructions
Utilizes
Resources
Completes
Tasks in a
Timely
Manner.

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