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Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Development of a Nutritional Snack

In this task, students will work in groups to come up with ideas for nutritional snacks. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Electrical Energy

In this task, students will conduct an experiment that explores the relationship between heat conduction and wires and apply their knowledge to alternate situations. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

High Investigation Test - Atmosphere

This task is from PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Atmosphere Unit. Students will analyze graphs, present data, and write a report. 

This task includes:  
1. Student Instructions

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Oil Spill

In this task, students will chose an absorbant material to attempt seperating an oil and water mixture. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Rate Of Cooling Design

In this task, students will design and conduct an experiment that measures the ability of various materials to insulate. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9

Rate of Cooling Experiment

In this task, students will design and conduct an experiment that measures the ability of various materials to insulate. This is done along with "Rate of Cooling Design".

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
 

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
4

Some of Its Parts

In this task, students will examine two machines and explore and explain what each individual part does and how it contributes to the machine functioning as a whole. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

That's the Way the Ball Bounces

In this task, students will test the boucing ability of balls made with various materials. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Water - Holding Capacity

In this task, students will determine how much water various materials can hold. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info

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