EnvironMentors Experimental Science Evaluation Form Student Name:
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**Please rank the following project attributes on a scale of Excellent to Unsatisfactory/Absent**
A. APPLICATION OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD (40 points) Points 1) 2) -
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Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
5
4
3
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
4
3
2
Needs Improvement 2
Unsatisfactory/ Absent 1
Needs Improvement 1
Unsatisfactory/ Absent 0
Project Topic: Can the student clearly articulate how he/she came up with the project topic? Does the student demonstrate that the topic was born of his/her own interests? Research Question: Can the student explain the importance of their research question(s) to the field in which their research is contributing? Hypothesis: Does the student present a defensible hypothesis? Is the hypothesis stated in a way that it can be distinctly proven or refuted?
Experimental Procedures: - Did the student design a step-by-step experimental plan specifically geared to proving or disproving the hypothesis? Literature Research Conducted: - Did the student include and cite: o 3 primary sources? o 3 secondary sources? o At least 2 electronic resources? o Can the student explain how he/she knew the sources were credible? - Did the student conduct and cite at least 1 expert interview with someone other than their mentor? Field Research Conducted: - Did the student identify clearly distinguishable data and observations? - Does the project include control and experimental data sets? - Does the student have an identifiable study site(s)? - Did the student conduct at least three experimental trials? Discussion: - Can the student clearly describe WHAT happened in his/her project? Conclusions: - Can the student clearly articulate WHY he/she believes WHAT happened, happened? - Can the student describe what he/she would do next if he/she had the opportunity to do so?
B. ENVIRONMENTORS EXPERIENCE (10 points)
1)
Points Applied Learning - Can the student clearly articulate the importance of their research question to an environmental issue important on a local, national, and/or global level?
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Environmental Stewardship - Can the student answer the questions: why is it important to protect the environment? and what can you do to protect the environment?
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Points Project Inspiration - Can the student answer the question: what was the most important thing you learned from an adult you met through EnvironMentors?
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory/ Absent
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
5
4
3
Needs Improvement 2
Unsatisfactory/ Absent 1
C. PRESENTATION (25 points) Points 1)
Verbal
- Can the student respond to interview questions clearly and concisely when prompted? - Does the student communicate his/her project in a logically developed presentation? - Is the student excited about his/her project and eager to discuss it with you? 2) Physical Has the student developed‌ - a visually appealing display board that show attention to grammar and spelling - additional materials in his/her exhibit which help communicate his/her project in an interactive and engaging way 3) Professionalisms - presenter is dressed for the occasion, and behaves professionally
D. Research Paper (25 points) Points A)
Present = 2.5
Title Page
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Background research/lit review
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Experimental Method
F)
Results and Analysis
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Discussion and Conclusion
H)
References/Annotated Bibliography
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Acknowledgements
J)
Appendices (Expert Interview questions, raw data and calculations, other)
GRAND TOTAL (100 points) Additional Comments Please provide the student with several comments (positive and/or constructive) that could help him/her further develop his/her abilities. We will share this evaluation with students. Were there any aspects of the scientific method or research that students didn’t understand clearly?
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Not Present = 0