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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

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.

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

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

Source
High Tech High School

Subject

Grade Level
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Do the Project Yourself, First

In this task, the teacher will perform the task before assigning to students in order to work through any possible problems and complications. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Video: explanation of what Problem Based Learning is. 
3. Additional Resources: model resume, example student resumes, timelines

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Music

Grade Level
6, 7, 8

Don't Need No Bullies 'Round Here

In this task, students will write a rap song and compose accompanying music that encourages classmates to stop bullying. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, writing guide, group contract, survey, checklists, timeline, web resources, rubrics, guide to managing the process

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

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
Interdisciplinary, World Languages and Cultures, Art, Environmental Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Don't Waste - Create

The aim of the Don't Waste - Create task is to awake more consciousness among students about resources, recycling, and avoiding waste. Focus topics include upcycling, water saving, corn is not just corn, recipes with leftovers, and weeds for healing deeds.

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Art, Humanities, Social Media, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
6, 7, 8, 9

Dr. Seuss Project

In this task, students will write and illustrate their own book inspired by Dr.Seuss in order to explore the artisitc elements in his books. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work:11 examples
3. Videos: Two videos of the interactive accompaniment for the book.
4. Additional Resources: students handouts, lesson plan, rubric, learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, timeline, real world connections.

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
History/Social Studies, Art, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Early People Symbols

In this task, students will explore the significance and meaning of early cultural symbols. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, student work examples

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