Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Unknown Liquids
In this task, students will design and carry out an experiment to decide which of the two given solutions is more dense.
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 High Tech High School
Subject Biology, Graphic Design, Humanities, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 6 |
Urban Ecology
In this task, students will explore the urban ecosystem and how people are able to interact with nature. This will culminate in students creating a magazine to be presented at exhibition.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 9 examples
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, learning goals, magazine instructions, timeline, real world connections, rubrics, project logo, introductory PowerPoint, reflection sheet, list of useful websites, article planning guide, article draft template
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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 |
Velocity
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Motions and Forces. Students must determine the average speed, by using the averages, that a toy car travels for three different distances.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher 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 |
Water Pollution
In this task, students will determine the pH of four samples of water and then neutralize them.
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 |
Wet-Dry Bulb Hygrometers
In this task, students will assemple a hygrometer and use other instruments to take measurements and calculate differences and averages.
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 |
Where Rubber Meets Road
In this task, students will experiment with the amount of force needed to begin two blocks moving on a strip of asphalt.
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 High Tech High School
Subject Biology, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 6 |
Why Does Ms. Costa Have Worms?
In this task, students will explore the concepts of composting and vermicomposting through inquiry based learning. They will then collaborate as a class to create worm bins for the school to begin composting lunches.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 5 examples
3. Additional Resources: About the author, learning goals, content topics, required materials, real world connections, assessment activity
4: Video: A video following a class that goes through the whole project
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Source Washington State Classroom- Based Assessments
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level 6 |
Why History?
In this task students will develop a position on how the knowledge of history helps them understand a current issue by analyzing historical events related to that issue. They will then write a paper or make a presentation.
This task includes:
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Source High Tech High School
Subject History/Social Studies, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 6 |
YOUville: Creating a civilization that meets basic needs
In this task, students will use Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs pyramid to create a civilization through completing four tasks.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 3 examples
3. Additional Resources: About the author
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 5, 6 |
Youth Hostel
In this task, students must come up with the best room assignments for a Youth Hostel.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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