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Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Dichotomous Key 2

In this task, students will identify organisms using a dichotomous key.

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

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
Multimedia, Art, Mathematics, English Language Arts, Interdisciplinary

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

Digital Citizenship

In this task, students will explore the concept of Digital Citizenship and use activities to raise awareness on appropriate online behavior. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, student work examples

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
World Languages and Cultures, Art, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Interdisciplinary

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

Don't Waste - Create

In this task, students will become more conscious about reserving resources through exploring agricultural processes and how to use all of the food product. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, task calendar, student work examples

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Art, Humanities, Social Media, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
6, 7, 8, 9

Dr. Seuss Project

In this task, students will write and illustrate their own book inspired by Dr.Seuss in order to explore the artisitc elements in his books. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work:11 examples
3. Videos: Two videos of the interactive accompaniment for the book.
4. Additional Resources: students handouts, lesson plan, rubric, learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, timeline, real world connections.

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
History/Social Studies, Art, Interdisciplinary

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

Early People Symbols

In this task, students will explore the significance and meaning of early cultural symbols. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, student work examples

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Earthquake Epicenter

In this task, students will determine the epicenter of an earthquake. 

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

Electrical Circuits and Switches

In this task, students will design and explain a model of circuits and switches and then redesign for it to be turned on by someone with no hands.

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

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
English Language Arts

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

Electronic School Magazine

In this task, students will work to create an e-magazine about student/teacher achievements and contributions. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work Examples 

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Engineering, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Engineering 101: Pop-up Book!

In this task, students will explore the various professional fields of engineering and create a pop-up book showcasing their newfound knowledge.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 3 examples
4. Additional Resources: project packet, gallery walk, group section, leanring goals, content topics, required materials, timeline, real world connections.

Source
Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
6, 7, 8

Fares not Fair

In this task, students must calculate a fair fare increase. 

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

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