NYS 4H Youth Programs – Cornell University

Youth Science Project Scorecard

For all projects:

10 Originality
15 Design of project
15 Validity of conclusions
20 Quality of presentation

For experiments:

15 Hypothesis
25 Methods used to test hypothesis

For descriptive projects:

20 Quality of observations
10 Variety of observations
10 Methods of Compilation and Summary

For public service projects:

10 Approach
15 Importance
15 Understanding of Scientific Basis

Grand Total for any project type will be 100

At the State Fair all entries will be recognized for the efforts of each individual or group representing their part of New York State.

In addition, First, Second and Third place awards will be presented to projects in each of two divisions: Individual Projects and Group Projects. As participation and sponsorships grow in future years, further divisions by project type and ages may be possible.