Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density and Buoyancy
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Properties of Specific Substances. Students must experiment to analyze why and predict which objects will sink or float in water.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density and Buoyancy
In this task, students will predict which objects will float in water and explore the reasoning.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density of Minerals
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Properties and Changes in Matter. Students must measure and determine the mass, volume, and density of two mineral samples.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density of a Sinker
In this task, students will calculate the density, mass, and volume of a sinker and apply that knowledge to an alternate situation.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Dichotomous Key 2
In this task, students will identify organisms using a dichotomous key.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Interdisciplinary, Technology, Art, English Language Arts, math
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Digital Citizenship
In the Digital Citizenship task, students will learn about Digital Citizenship and develop responsible on line behaviors through focused awareness raising activities. The project aims at making students aware of their responsibility while working online. Students will understand the term ‘Digital Citizenship’ and what it means in their context. They will learn Digital etiquettes, make conscious efforts to practice them and spread them amongst their friends and family. They will become aware of e-safety by learning about common web threats such as computer viruses (spyware, malware, adware, phishing, & pharming) and web issues such as copy right laws, cyber bullying, and plagiarism.
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Multimedia, Art, Mathematics, English Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Digital Citizenship
In this task, students will explore the concept of Digital Citizenship and use activities to raise awareness on appropriate online behavior.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, student work examples
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4, 5 |
Discovering the Problem of Solid Waste
In this task, students will sort through a garbage can and graph their findings to be used in creating a solution for minimizing waste.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source High Tech High School
Subject
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Do the Project Yourself, First
In this task, the teacher will perform a task before assigning to students in order to work through any possible problems and complications.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Video: An explanation of problem based learning and the importance of doing the project yourself, first
3. Additional Resources: Model resume, student resumes, model timeline, student timelines, about the author, teacher reflection
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject World Languages and Cultures, Art, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Don't Waste - Create
In this task, students will become more conscious about reserving resources through exploring agricultural processes and how to use all of the food product.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, task calendar, student work examples
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