Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Insects and Spiders
In this task, students will use various materials to create either an insect or a spider and explain why it is one or the other.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. 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 4 |
Keep Cool
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Properties of Objects and Materials. Students must test cups of various materials to determine which would be best suited to keep a cold drink cool on a hot day.
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 West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 4 |
Learning Through Landscaping: Investing In Our School
In this task, students will use their mathematics knowledge to pick cost efficient materials to landscape their school.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, area worksheet, area quiz and answer sheet, checklists, daily log, evaluations and rubrics, web resources, guide to managing the process
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4 |
Magnetic Mapping
In this task, students will work in groups to observe and record the effects of various objects on a compass.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Magnetic Testing
In this task, students must explore which of the given items are magnetic and record observations while answering further questions.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Magnifiers
In this task, students will observe the magnification ability of materials with various opaqueness.
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 4 |
Making Marbles
In this task, students must observe, record, and analyze data on three various size marbles in order to answer follow up questions.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. 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 K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Measurement: Length, Volume, and Temperature
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Properties of Objects and Materials. Students must practice basic laboratory skills by measuring, recording temperature, and calculating the volume of water needed.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. 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 K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Measurement: Using the Balance
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Properties of Objects and Materials. Students must practice basic lab skills by using a balance to weigh various objects.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info
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Source The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level 4 |
Metis People in Alberta - Then and Now
In this task, students will research a prominent Metis person from Alberta to determine their historical significance.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, rubric, charts, reference list, handout
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