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Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Keep It Hot

In this task, students will create their own experiment that explores different materials abilities to insulate beverages. 

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
9, 10, 11, 12

Let the Sunshine In

In this task, students will collect and analyze data to predict how a product will work. 

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

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Humanities, Science, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
8, 9

My Space, My Element

In this task, students will create an electronic board game based on the world geography in 1492.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 2 examples
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, timeline, challenge activity, scoring sheet

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Old Problem - New Solution

In this task, students will analyze the impact of a mining project and answer accompanying questions. 

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
9, 10, 11, 12

Paper Chromatography

In this task, students will perform a paper chromatography experiment and explore how this technique may be used by scientists. 

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

Source
New York Performance Standards Consortium

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9

Physics Projectile Project

In this task, students will explore the properties of various projectiles.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2.  Student Instructions
3. Unit Lab Checklist
4. Lab Worksheets
5. Student Work

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Radiation Decay

In this task, students will simulate the process of radioactive decay and half-life to understand the concept. 

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
9, 10, 11, 12

Radioactive Decay

In this task, students will investigate and understand the relationship between radioactive decay and half-life. 

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
9, 10, 11, 12

Rate of Solvation

In this task, students will explore what factors effect the rate at which a sugar cube will dissolve in water. 

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

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Science Friction

In this task, students will explore the concept of friction to gain an understanding of the world of physics being present in every day life. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 1 example
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflection, student reflection

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