Source Stanford Education Assessment Laboratory (SEAL)
Subject Science
Grade Level 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Daytime Astronomy
In this task, students will solve location problems by mapping the path the sun takes from sunrise to sunset.
This task includes:
1. Teacher Instructions
2. Student Notebook
3. Unit Outline
4. Scoring Form
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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 |
Density
In this task (in PALM and in PALS), students must conduct an experiment to observe how density will affect an object's ability to float in water.
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 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density
In this task, students will design and construct a boat out of tin foil to hold as many washers as possible.
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 Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density and Buoyancy
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Properties of Specific Substances. Students must experiment to analyze why and predict which objects will sink or float in water.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density and Buoyancy
In this task, students will predict which objects will float in water and explore the reasoning.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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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 |
Density of Minerals
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Properties and Changes in Matter. Students must measure and determine the mass, volume, and density of two mineral samples.
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 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density of a Sinker
In this task, students will calculate the density, mass, and volume of a sinker and apply that knowledge to an alternate situation.
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 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Development of a Nutritional Snack
In this task, students will work in groups to come up with ideas for nutritional snacks.
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 8 |
Dichotomous Key
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
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Source 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
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