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
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4 |
Packing Materials
In this task, students will decide which packing material is least harmful to the environment by testing their solubility.
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 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
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Paper Chromatography
In this task, students will design an experiment to identify mixtures of inks.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student 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 |
Pathfinder
In this task, students will experiment with boards to solve circuit problems in order to light a lightbulb.
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 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Peat Pots
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of the Earth System. Students must observe and calculate the capillarity of soil by observing a peat pot in water.
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 6 |
Pendulum
In this task, students will measure the periodicity of a swinging pendulum with various strings.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Pendulums
In this task, students will design their own pendulums and explore the variables which change the rate at which they swing.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4 |
People Interacting with the Environment
In this task, students must examine how people and animals live in various environments and use their knowledge in additional situations.
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 8 |
Phases of Matter
In this task, students will apply previous knowledge about the phases of matter to problems revolving around every day life.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info
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