Source The Reading and Writing Project
Subject English Language Arts
Grade Level 3 |
3rd Grade Standards 4 and 8 Assessment
The 3rd Grade Standards 4 and 8 Assessment is two tasks that use A New Chance for Live by Glenn Greenberg. In Task 1, students will write to explain the meaning of the words “population” and “extinct” as they relate to the content of the article. In Task 2, students will determine how a particular sentence in the passage connects to a prior section entitled “Population Problem.” They will write to explain the connection between the sentence and the prior passage.
This assessment includes a rubric.
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Source The Reading and Writing Project
Subject English Language Arts
Grade Level 1 |
First Grade Spring 2013 Performance Assessment
The First Grade Spring 2013 Performance Assessment is a two part task designed to be administered in the spring (so that reading level is appropriate). This assessment use Why Should I Protect Nature by Jen Green. In Task 1, students will ask and answer questions to determine the meaning of the word "litter". In Task 2, students will re-read the story independently to identify the reasons the author gives for why we should protect nature. They students will write their own information book to share the reasons they have identified.
This task includes a rubric.
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Source The Reading and Writing Project
Subject English Language Arts
Grade Level 5 |
5th Grade RI Standards 4 and 8
The 5th Grade RI Standards 4 and 8 includes two tasks and uses "Harriet Tubman" excerpted from A Separate Battle: Women and the Civil War by Ina Chang. IN Task 1, students will explain the meaning of the word “conductor” as it is used by Harriet Tubman to describe her role in the Underground Railroad. In Task 2, students will re-read the excerpted passage about Harriet Tubman identify evidence in the text that support specific points the author makes.
This assessment includes a rubric.
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Source ConnectEd
Subject English Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Interdisciplinary, Career and Technology
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Career Explorations
This unit includes an unit overview and 3 subunit overviews with built-in lessons.
Unit description from the source: Students will investigate the varied career opportunities available within the health and biomedical sciences. They will conduct research on possible career paths and investigate the skills needed for each one. This unit will also give students an opportunity to learn about typical activities in various jobs and help them identify potential careers that match their interests, strengths, and goals. In addition, students will explore the broader social and economic impact of their career choices, while reviewing the historical origins of various health-related careers and their significance to the welfare of humankind.
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Source PBL University (PBLU)
Subject English Language Arts, History/Social Studies, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 4 |
Choose You Own Adventure
In this task, students will create an interactive Choose Your Own Adventure model by exploring family and state histories to answer the question, "What makes people take a risk?".
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts
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Source ConnectEd
Subject English Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Health Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Do No Harm
This unit includes an unit overview and 3 subunit overviews with built-in lessons.
Unit description from the source: In this unit, students will learn about the role government plays in setting policy and supporting and regulating various aspects of the healthcare industry, and about the impact these activities have on the lives of ordinary citizens. The unit will focus on three areas in which federal or state governments have influenced biomedical research and healthcare practice: stem cell research (Subunit 1), pharmaceutical advertising (Subunit 2), and vaccination against communicable disease (Subunit 3).
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Source ConnectEd
Subject English Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Health Science, World Languages and Cultures, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Good Eats
This unit includes an unit overview and 3 subunit overviews with built-in lessons.
Unit description from the source: In this unit, students will learn about the connection between nutrition and health. Through interdisciplinary study in Biology, Health Science, Interpersonal Relations, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and World History, they will explore the questions of why we should care about what we eat and how food is produced. Students will explore concepts ranging from the body’s physical requirements in terms of calories and nutrients to the physiological and psychological outcomes resulting from various levels of nutrition and health. They will be introduced to cellular respiration, recombinant DNA technology, and ethical issues raised by using—or withholding the use of—biotechnology to increase food production.
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Source The Reading and Writing Project
Subject English Language Arts
Grade Level K |
Kindergarten Standards 4 and 8 Assessment
The Kindergarten Standards 4 and 8 Assessment includes two tasks and uses We Need Water by Helen Frost. In Task 1, students will listen to the story read aloud and then discuss what they learned. They will then ask and answer questions about an unknown word. In Task 2, students will write an information book that teaches the reasons the author gives for why we need water.
This assessment includes a rubric.
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Source PBL University (PBLU)
Subject Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 2 |
Make A Difference
In this task, students must work together to plan a task they can do for the community. Performing this with a partnering organization, students will collect data on the impact of their task and present in a public setting.
This task includes:
1.Task Overview
2.Teacher Materials
3.Students Handouts
4.Scoring Rubric
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Source PBL University (PBLU)
Subject Science, English Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 3, 4, 5 |
Schoolyard Habitat Project
In this task, students work together to come up with a plan to implement that will create insect and animal habitats for the school.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts
4. Sample Approaches and Conclusions
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