Chemical Data Resource:
An Inquiry Project
Scoring Rubric

Part 1: Standard Operating Procedures for the High School Laboratory
_____ 10 points Rules from all categories are included.
_____ 5 points Rationales are clear and convincing.
_____ 5 points URL's are functional and lead to the correct page.

Part 2: Using the Information on a Materials Safety Data Sheet
_____ 10 points Explanation is:

  • clear, simple
  • complete
  • neatly and concisely presented

Part 3: Constructing a Chemical Data Resource
_____ 10 points Organization:

  • Can one get the information needed easily?
  • Ease of navigation?

_____ 5 points Updates can be easily made
_____ 13 points Data for each substance listed is complete

  • units of measure and what they mean

_____ 13 points Compounds and elements listed as required are included

Part 4: Laboratory Notebook and Summary Paper:
_____ 3 points: All work submitted is neat and of the prescribed format.
_____ 10 points: Components listed for a Lab Notebook show evidence of thorough search.
_____ 2 points: Evidence thought was given to the interconnectedness of the components.
_____ 2 points: Group evaluation of division of work as stated in your paper.
_____ 2 points: list ways the project could be modified to better help you learn.
Total Possible = 90 Points