Rubric and Outline for Lab Report

Outline

PURPOSE: Create a lab to demonstrate the scientific method using a simple classic paper airplane.

HYPOTHESIS: When you have decided on a plan (procedure), make a prediction based on the procedure you have developed to use the paper airplane.

PROCEDURE: Use your creative talents to develop a plan that demonstrates the scientific method. Create a table and graph to record the data collected. Be sure to include at least 5 trials of whatever you decide to do.

DATA: Collected information in the form of a table and a graph. All graphs or tables should be labeled with the independent and dependent variables.

DISCUSSION: Write two paragraphs analyzing the data you collected; describe anything that happened during the process. Be sure to include how you could improve your plan. How were you creative in completing this project? What did you do out of the ordinary? What was your reasoning behind the use of certain materials and building cost?

CONCLUSION: How does the outcome of your experiment support the hypothesis you developed? How did your procedure demonstrate the Scientific Method?



Rubric for Paper Airplane Lab
All parts of the lab are neat and labeled accordingly--5 points. (Example Hypothesis )

Purpose&Hypothesis—5 points

Tables and Graphs—10 points each if properly labeled

Procedure—15 points total:
All materials 5 points
Your directions for the lab 10 points ( Be creative in
your method of doing the lab.)

Discussion and Conclusion—15 points total
Discuss and analyze the data collected and your conclusion must either support or disprove your hypothesis

Total of 50 points
45-50 pts—exceeds the standard
35-44pts—meeting the standard
Below 35pts—does not meet the standard