South Sound Regional Science Fair

Grades 6-8 Judging Criteria

Judges will use the appropriate grade level “Science Fair Project Scoring Rubric,” to review all projects. Award decisions will be based on the following components:

1. The Scientific Process/Presentation Board:

  • Does the project promote analytical thinking (grade level appropriate)?

  • Is this project centered around a testable original idea?

  • Does it demonstrate scientific creativity?

  • Is the student’s growth and learning evident?

  • Is the board neat and legible?

  • Does the presentation board contain all sections?

  • Is it attractive with a colorful layout?

Judging Components

Projects are evaluated in three categories: the scientific process presentation board, the oral presentation, and the journal.

2. The Oral Process:

  • Can the student verbally explain all aspects of their project?

  • Is the student’s growth and learning evident?

  • Can the student answer questions pertaining to their project?

3. The Journal:

  • Handwritten with dates – (Work that has been typed and dated can be taped into your journal.)

  • Does it include all the students’ original thoughts, ideas, and data?

  • A completed journal must be submitted with your science fair project in order to be considered for an award.

Judging Feedback Form

Judges will provide feedback for your student using a Judging Feedback Form. This is not a scoring sheet. It is meant to provide information to the student regarding the components and identify areas of strengths and improvement.

Contact
South Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair
253-535-7148
Hauge Administration Building, Room 121
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003