Source The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Caption Me
In this task, students will write captions for fur textiles from the 18th century.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Lesson details, rubrics, pictures, charts, examples
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Source Washington State Classroom- Based Assessments
Subject Geography
Grade Level 3 |
Cultural Contributions
In this task students will develop a position on how cultural groups have contributed to society by comparing the contributions of two cultural groups to the development of local, tribal, Washington State, United States, and/or world history. They will then write a paper or make a presentation.
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 3, 4, 5 |
Dad’s Cookies
In Dad’s Cookies, students are asked to figure out how many cookies Dad baked for the family before they ate them all. The key concepts are fractions and addition.
This task includes:
- Problem
- Teacher Packet - the teacher packet provides an "answer check" and a range of sample solutions.
- Scoring Rubric
- Scenario - the scenario provides a story to help introduce the problem in a way that makes the mathematics as relevant as possible.
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Source Washington State Classroom- Based Assessments
Subject Geography
Grade Level 3 |
Humans and Environment
In this task students will write an essay or develop a presentation analyzing the interaction between a group of people and their environment.
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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 Washington State Classroom- Based Assessments
Subject Economics
Grade Level 3 |
Meeting Needs and Wants
In this task students will will analyze the economic systems that two societies use to meet the needs and wants of their citizens. They will then write a paper or make a presentation.
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 3, 4, 5 |
Mr. Lincoln’s Line
In Mr. Lincoln’s Line, students are asked questions about children standing in a lunch line, some of whom wear glasses, carry lunch boxes, and/or are boys. The key concepts are multiples and factors.
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Olympic Cycling
In this task, students must portray their understanding of the presented data by creating questions and then answering them.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 3, 4, 5 |
Sports Weigh In
Sports Weigh In involves logical reasoning to determine how much each kind of ball weighs. The arithmetic requirements are minimal: doubling, halving, and subtracting of relatively small numbers.
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
The Z Factor
In this task, students must calculate the duration of the show, Z Factor, if the judges had to watch all of the acts.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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