Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Crustal Sinking
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of the Stucture of the Eath System. Students must examine the relationship between Earth's Crust and the mantle by conducting an experiment in which they measure the rate at which a test tube sinks into "goo".
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Daffodils and Tulips
In this task, students around the world will plant either tulips of daffodils, record data, and compare when they bloom.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, video, student work examples
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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
In this task (in PALM and in PALS), students must conduct an experiment to observe how density will affect an object's ability to float in water.
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 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 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 High Tech High School
Subject Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8 |
Egg Drop
In this task, students will explore various physics concepts by creating a device to house an egg that will protect it when dropped from three different heights.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Rubric, lesson plan, definitions of substances, experimental procedures, data sheet, lab write up, checklist, about the author, learning goals, content topics.
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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 |
Estimating
In this task (in PALM and in PALS), students must estimate the mass, volume, and density of various object to assess their ability to make observations.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Technical Quality Info
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Interdisciplinary, English Language Arts, math, Science, social studies
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Finding Solutions to Hunger, Poverty and Inequality
In the Finding Solutions to Hunger, Poverty and Inequality task, students will research and discuss the root causes of hunger and poverty in the world and take meaningful actions to help create a more just and sustainable world. This task includes several possible classroom activities.
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject math, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Global Math
The Global Math task uses math as a unifying tool to investigate and understand our shared world. Students will use basic secondary mathematics to observe symmetry in their surroundings, compare regional temperatures, model population growth, gather statistics about their communities and measure the size of Earth. The goal is to use mathematics as a common language to facilitate investigation and collaboration.
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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 |
Heat Retention
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of Heat Transfer. Students must test, measure, and graph their findings to determine which of four substances would be the best as a heat mass.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info
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