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Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Swinging

In this task, students will design modifications to a swing apparatus. 

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

Tadpoles

In this task, students will take a look at the various stages of tadpole development. 

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

Temperature and Enzymes

In this task, students will experiment with mixing rennin and milk. 

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 Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

The Blizzard of 1993

This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Structure of the Earth System. Students must analyze a barograph from a winter storm in 1993. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

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

The Changing Faces of Tourism in Canada

In this task, students will examine photographs and brochures to determine the continuity and change in tourism throughout British Columbia. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, web resources, rubric, worksheet, photograph

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

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

The Evolution of Perception: Attitudes Regarding French Language and Culture Within Canada as Turning Points

In this task, students will explore whether or not there has been changes throughout history in in French and Quebec culture in Canada. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, rubric, activity examples, handout, timeline

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

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

The FLQ - Was the Wars Measure Act a Necessity or an Over-reaction?

In this task, students will develop a historical argument on whether or not they believe the invocation of the War Measures Act was just or not.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, web resources, rubric, handouts

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Music

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

The Function of Form

In this task, students will explore compositional form by improvising and writing compositions. 

This task includes;
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, web resources, rubrics, guidelines, guide to managing the process

Source
Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

The Z Factor

In this task, students must calculate the duration of the show, Z Factor, if the judges had to watch all of the acts.

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Threads

In this task, students will observe and make comparisons between burning thread.

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

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