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Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Middle Protocol Test - Soil Moisture

This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Soils Unit. Students will determine the moisture in a soil sample after collection.

This task includes:  
1. Student Instructions

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

A Cut Above the Rest

In this task, students will explore the relationship between a pair of scissors and the Law of Conservation of Energy. 

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
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid Precipitation

In this task, students wlll examine five solutions representing water samples and determine the acidity. 

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
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid Precipitation - Micro

In this task, students will examine five solutions representing water samples and determine acidity.

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
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid and Base Testing 1

In this task, students will determine which of the given solutions is a base, acid, or neutral. 

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
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid and Base Testing 1 - Micro

In this task, students will determine which of the given solutions is a base, acid, and neutral. 

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
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid and Base Testing 2

In this task, students will plan and conduct an experiment to determine which of the given solutions are a base, acid, and neutral. 

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
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid and Base Testing 2 - Micro

In this task, students will plan and conduct an experiment to determine which of the given solutions is a base, acid, and neutral. 

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
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid and Base Testing 2 - Micro

In this task, students will plan and conduct an experiment to determine which of the given solutions is a base, acid, and neutral. 

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
8

Acid and Bases - Alien 1

In this task, students will conduct an experiment to decide which solution is more acidic by adding each to a base. 

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

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