SCIENCE PROJECT PROPOSAL

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Grade ___ : ______

Project Title:

Research
Question:

Hypothesis:

Independent
Variable:

Dependent
Variable:

Constant
Variable:
 1. Background of the Study

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 2.
Identify and Explain a research question for the scientific investigation.
A research question is an answerable inquiry into a specific concern or issue.

3.
Formulate a testable hypothesis for the scientific investigation.
A testable hypothesis is a hypothesis that can be proved or disproved as a result of
testing, data collection, or experience.

4.
Identify and Describe the independent variable.
An independent variable is defined as the variable that is changed or controlled in a
scientific experiment. It represents the cause or reason for an outcome
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5.
Identify and Describe the dependent variable.
A dependent variable is the variable being tested and measured in a scientific
experiment. The dependent variable is 'dependent' on the independent variable
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Identify, Explain and Describe the constant variables.
A variable whose value cannot be changed once it has been assigned a value.

I. ________________________________________________________________________
Explain why it was kept constant? Describe how it was kept constant?

II. ________________________________________________________________________
Explain why it was kept constant? Describe how it was kept constant?

III. ________________________________________________________________________
Explain why it was kept constant? Describe how it was kept constant?
7.
List of all apparatus and materials.
The difference between apparatus and materials is that an apparatus is an instrument that
has proper measurements whereas the materials are substances that are used in the
experiment. Majorly the apparatus is a non-consumable entity and materials are entities
that are consumed during an experiment.

Apparatus Materials
Describe the scientific procedure for the investigation.
Steps to be taken to test the hypothesis and includes the control variables.

8.
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9.
 Identify the possible hazards involved.
Describe the safety precautions that should be considered.
An action taken in advance to protect against possible danger, failure, or injury

I. Hazard:_____________________________________________________________________

Describe the precautionary action taken??

II. Hazard:_____________________________________________________________________

Describe the precautionary action taken??

III. Hazard:_____________________________________________________________________

Describe the precautionary action taken??

IV. Hazard:_____________________________________________________________________

Describe the precautionary action taken??

 References

Criterion B Rubrics
Descriptors Task Indicators

0: The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.

Band Level 1-2 Descriptors

 The student is able to:

I. state a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation

II. outline a testable hypothesis

III. outline the variables

IV. design a method, with limited success

Band Level 1-2 Task Specific Indicators

Present or absent (Assessors please indicate in the box provided) (Y/N)

I. The research question is incomplete

II. The hypothesis is briefly stated

III. The variables are partially identified

IV. Few materials are listed and are not specific

V. There is no discussion about how the variable is manipulated

VI. There is no discussion about how the relevant variables are controlled
Responding variable is identified with errors in method/sufficient data
VII.
collection
The method is partially complete which are likely to have errors due to
VIII.
inadequate planning

Descriptors Task Indicators

0: The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.

Band Level 3-4 Descriptors

The student is able to:

 I. outline a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation

II. formulate a testable hypothesis using scientific reasoning

outline how to manipulate the variables, and outline how relevant data will be
III.
collected
IV. design a safe method in which he or she selects materials and equipment

Band Level 3-4 Task Specific Indicators

Present or absent (Assessors please indicate in the box provided) (Y/N)

I. The research question is stated but not fully developed

II. The hypothesis is complete but not fully developed

III. Gives a brief account of how the variable is manipulated

IV. Gives a brief account of how the relevant variables are controlled

V. Realistic improvements are recommended

Responding variable is correctly identified with an attempt to show how
VI.
sufficient data is collected
VII. Some of the materials are listed and are somewhat specific
The method is complete but with few errors that may affect the data
VIII.
collected
IX. Method includes few safety precautions

Descriptors Task Indicators

0: The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.

Band Level 5-6 Descriptors

The student is able to:

I. describe a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation

 II. formulate and explain a testable hypothesis using scientific reasoning
describe how to manipulate the variables, and describe how sufficient, relevant data
III.
will be collected
design a complete and safe method in which he or she selects appropriate materials
IV.
and equipment.

Band Level 5-6 Task Specific Indicators

Present or absent (Assessors please indicate in the box provided) (Y/N)

The research question is explained with some relevant scientific
I.
information

II. The hypothesis is complete but lacks correct scientific reasoning

Manipulated variable is correctly identified with description of how it is

III.
varied
At least two relevant constant variables are identified with a description of
IV.
how each variable was controlled
Responding variable is correctly identified with a description of how
V.
sufficient data is collected

VI. All of the materials are listed and are specific

VII. The method is complete and easy to follow

VIII. The method includes few validity measures

IX. There is a picture or diagram of the apparatus, if applicable

X. Safety precautions are stated in the design of the experiment

Descriptors Task Indicators

0: The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.

Band Level 7-8 Descriptors

The student is able to:

I. explain a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation

formulate and explain a testable hypothesis using correct scientific reasoning
II.
explain how to manipulate the variables,
 III. explain how sufficient, relevant data will be collected
design a logical, complete and safe method in which he or she selects appropriate
IV.
materials and equipment.

Band Level 7-8 Task Specific Indicators

Present or absent (Assessors please indicate in the box provided) (Y/N)

I. The research question is explained with a relevant scientific information

The hypothesis is complete, fully developed with correct scientific
II.
reasoning
Manipulated variable is correctly identified with clear explanation of how
III.
it is varied
At least two relevant constant variables are identified and a clear
IV.
explanation of why and how each variable was controlled
Responding variable is correctly identified and a clear explanation of how
V.
sufficient data is collected
VI. All of the materials are listed and are specific
The method is complete, easy to follow and is logical (includes rationales
VII.
behind choice of materials/ apparatus/ procedural steps)
VIII. The method includes few validity measures

IX. There is a picture or diagram of the apparatus, if applicable

X. Safety precautions are stated in the design of the experiment