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Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

River Planning

In this task, students will simulate dam construction through an experiment and write about their observations. 

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

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

San Diego/Tijuana Crossed Gazes

In this task, students will work the "model animation" in creating a short film about others kids' lives on the other side of the border.

This task includes: 
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, student reflections

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

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Scale Model of the Solar System

In This task (in PALM and in PALS), students must create a scale model of the solar system with the given table of planetary distances. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher 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

Seed Growth

In this task, students will explore how seed growth is effected by variables. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Sound Box

In this task, students will observe and compare variables of sound boxes.

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

Starch and Sugar Testing 2

In this task, students will determine if starch and sugar are present in mixtures. 

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

Stimulus/Response in Invertebrates

In this task, students will design an experiment that will explore how worm's structures allow them to do what they do. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Sun and Temperatures

In this task, students will apply their understandings of the relationship between temperature and environment to solve a problem. 

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

Survival

In this task, students will decide which material to use for a jacket that will be best suited for a cold and windy climate. 

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

Source
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

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