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Judging Criteria
Students may use any number of multi-media influences, including but not limited to: standard science fair boards, posters, music, flash animation, voiceovers, Power Point presentations, multi-screen presentations, video, etc.
Science/Technology Knowledge
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Score ( /30) |
Background knowledge of the topic.
- Are the students clearly indicating they have done the necessary background research?
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Score (1 to 10) |
Level 1 (fair)
- Clear hypothesis/question/topic
- Basic background research done
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Score (11 to 20) |
Level 2 (good)
- Identify trends or confirm current theory based on a data model
- Intermediate background research
- Basic literary research completed
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Score (21 to 30) |
Level 3 (excellent)
- Develop new scientific conclusions based on data modeling or simulation, accompanied by a literary search and use of statistical or other type of mathematical analysis.
- Advanced background research
- Intermediate to advanced literary research completed
Communication
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Score ( /10) |
Are the speakers clearly communicating? Engaging the audience?
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Score (1 to 3) |
Level 1 (fair)
Basic level of communication
- student expresses what was done
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Score (4 to 6) |
Level 2 (good)
Communicates clearly
- Student provides an impressive presentation that clearly expresses the scientific or technical topic
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Score (7 to 10) |
Level 3 (excellent)
Excites
- Student provides a presentation that simply "knocks your socks off" speech is flawless and execution is both perfectly timed and planned
Overall exciting and leads to significant questions and interest
Application
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Score ( /10) |
Their ability to answer questions effectively and with appropriate details.
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Score (1 to 3) |
Level 1 (fair)
The students can answer a few or no questions.
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Score (4 to 6) |
Level 2 (good)
The students can answer most or all of the questions with at least some explanation or detail.
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Score (7 to 10) |
Level 3 (excellent)
The students can answer most or all of the questions with great details, explanations, examples and/or applications.
3D Model Design and Explanation
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Score ( /30) |
A project using modeling and simulation to simulate a scientific event, tech design principal or phenomenon, or animate an effect or scenario.
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Score (1 to 10) |
Level 1 (fair)
Simple:
- Model design is minimal and somewhat reflects the hypothesis
- Model is somewhat accurate
- Explanation of the model is sufficient but lacking details
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Score (11 to 20) |
Level 2 (good)
Moderate:
- Model design is refined and reflects the hypothesis
- Model is accurate with some additional visual details
- Explanation of the model is good with supporting details
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Score (21 to 30) |
Level 3 (excellent)
Advanced:
- Model design is very refined and reflects the hypothesis clearly
- Model is extremely accurate with lots of additional visual details
- Explanation of the model is excellent with lots of supporting details
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Score (+5 to +7) |
BONUS (total cannot exceed 30):
- Student had no technical help
- Model is at least Level 2
Supplemental Materials**
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Score ( /10) Score** ( /20) |
The use of supplemental materials in a PowerPoint or similar presentation tool. The use of pictures, videos, etc. to enhance the understanding of the project.
** If no supp. material then score the creativity section out of 20 instead of 10
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Score (1 to 3) Score** (1 to 7) |
Level 1 (fair)
Simple:
- Text only
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Score (4 to 6) Score** (8 to 13) |
Level 2 (good)
Moderate:
- Presence of pictures
- Pictures with at least some link to the 3D model
- Some explanation of the supplemental material
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Score (7 to 10) Score** (14 to 20) |
Level 3 (excellent)
Advanced:
- Abundant presence of pictures
- Pictures have a clear link to the 3D model
- Clear explanation of the supplemental material
Creativity**
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Score ( /10) Score** ( /20) |
Creativity with respect to the entire project (model, presentation and questions)
** If no supp. material then score this section out of 20 instead of 10
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Score (1 to 3) Score** (1 to 7) |
Level 1 (fair)
- Little imagination shown
- Project design is simple with minimal student input
- A textbook or magazine type project
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Score (4 to 6) Score** (8 to 13) |
Level 2 (good)
- Imaginative project. Good use of available resources
- Well thought-out, above ordinary approach
- Creativity in design and/or use of material
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Score (7 to 10) Score** (14 to 20) |
Level 3 (excellent)
- A highly original project or a novel approach
- Shows resourcefulness, creativity in design, use of equipment and / or construction of project
Total
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Total Score ( /100) |