FSIN Science Fair Judge’s Form
B (version 4)
TEAM #
FOR SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS with a TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE COMPONENT
PART I (Max 20 marks)
PART II (Max 50 marks)
Traditional Knowledge
Component
Scientific Thought and Values
Creativity/Originality
Satisfactory
Good
EXPERIMENT
INNOVATION
STUDY
An investigation undertaken
to test a scientific hypothesis
using experiments with
variables controlled.
The development and
evaluation of innovative
devices, models,
techniques, or approaches
in technology, engineering
or computers.
The collection and analysis of
data to reveal evidence of a fact or
situation of scientific interest,
possibly including the study of
cause and effect relationships or
theoretical investigations of
scientific data.
Level 1 (low)
Information from hearsay. Little
importance to the land/community.
Little indication of holistic knowledge.
No attempt to convey/maintain
traditional values*.
Level 2 (fair)
Information from internet only, and not
place-based. Could have importance to
the land/ community. Holism somewhat
evident. Little attempt to
convey/maintain traditional values*.
Level 3 (good)
Place-based information from
community members. Important to the
land/community. Holistic display.
Attempts to convey/maintain traditional
values of the community*.
Level 1 (low)
Duplication of a known
experiment to confirm a
totally predictable
hypothesis.
Level 1 (low)
Building models to
duplicate existing
technology.
Level 1 (low)
Study of existing published
material related to the basic issue.
Level 2 (fair)
Extend a known experiment
through modification of
procedures, data gathering
and application.
Level 2 (fair)
Study of material collected
through personal observations.
Displays attempts to address a
specific issue.
Level 4 (excellent)
Clear evidence of consultation with a
knowledge keeper (e.g. Elder).
Important to the land/community.
Holistic display. Clearly conveys/
maintains traditional values of the
community*.
Level 4 (excellent)
Devise and carry out original
experimental research, which
attempts to control or
investigate most significant
variables.
Level 2 (fair)
Make improvements to, or
demonstrate new
applications for existing
technology with
justifications.
Level 3 (good)
Design and build
innovative technology or
provide adaptations to
existing technology that
will have human benefit or
economic applications.
Level 4 (excellent)
Integrate several
technologies, new
inventions, or designs in
an innovative system that
will have human or
economic applications.
*
Level 3 (good)
Devise and carry out an
original experiment with
controls. Variables
identified, some of which are
controlled.
Level 3 (good)
A study based on personal
observations and literature
research illustrating various
options for dealing with a relevant
issue. Appropriate analysis using
graphs/simple statistics.
Level 4 (excellent)
Study correlating information
from a variety of significant
sources, which may illustrate
cause and effect or original
solutions to current problems
through synthesis. Analysis
includes meaningful statistics.
Traditional values are described in a separate document “Principles and Values of Saskatchewan First Nations” (attached)
A textbook or
magazine type
project with some
small student
input, average or
common design,
little imagination.
(Circle 1 shaded & 1 clear number)
Very Good
Outstanding
A project on a current
or common topic, using
commonly available
resources. A standard
approach, fair to good
design, common use of
equipment. Some
creativity demonstrated.
An imaginative project
with available resources
well used. Well
thought out approach,
extends topic from the
ordinary and shows
creativity in design
and/or use of
equipment.
A highly original
project or a novel
approach. Shows
resourcefulness
and creativity in
design, use of
equipment, and/or
construction of
project.
8
9 10
11 12
13 14
20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
32 33 34 35
10
11 12
13 14
15 16
25 26 27 28
29 30 31 32
33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40
12
13 14
15 16
17 18
30 31 32 33
34 35 36 37
38 39 40 41
42 43 44 45
14
15 16
17 18
19 20
35 36 37 38
39 40 41 42
43 44 45 46
47 48 49 50
FSIN Science Fair Judge’s Form B:
For science projects with a Traditional Knowledge component
Team #
Project Title
Judge’s Name
(please print)
PART III: Communication (Max 15 marks)
1. The oral presentation was clear, logical, and concise ……………...……………………….0 1 2 3 4 5
2. Answers to questions were clear and signified depth of understanding ……………………0 1 2 3 4 5
3. All required written information was presented ……………………………………………0 1 2 3 4 5
PART IV: Display and Dramatic Value (Max 15 marks)
1. The information on the board is presented in a logical and easily understood format……...0 1 2 3 4 5
2. The display is uncluttered and visually balanced …………………………………………..0 1 2 3 4 5
3. The display is attractive …………………………………………………………………….0 1 2 3 4 5
PART I
PART II
/20
PART III
/50
PART IV
/15
Total
/15
/100
OR (No Traditional Knowledge)
PART II
PART III
/50
PART IV
/15
Total
/15
/80 =
/100