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Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
Art, Science, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Beauty of the Beasts

In this task, students around the world will create original artwork and poetry about indigenous animals in their area. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Video, student work examples

Source
Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Bunting

This task requires students to calculate the amount of material needed to make enough bunting to circle a yard.

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

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
History/Social Studies

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

CIVICS

In this task, students will plan and take part in action projects based on issues in their community.

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

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
History/Social Studies, Art, English Language Arts, Interdisciplinary

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

Calligraphic Arts

In this task, students will learn about the art of Calligraphy and then write their own short piece in the style. Their work will be presented through multiple mediums and in online galleries. 

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

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Art

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Candy In a Strange Land

In this task, students will take part in an artistic collaboration between the classes to create pieces of artwork. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 6 examples

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

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Changing Ramp Heights

This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Motions and Forces. Students must determine the relationship and variables between the energy of a rolling ball and the height of a ramp. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Changing Rocks

In this task, students will measure the amounts of erosion on multiple types of "rocks" when shaken in a box. 

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

Chemical Weathering

In this task, students will explore the relationship between water temperature and the speed of a chemical reaction. 

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

Circular Motion

In this task, students will examine objects as they move in circles to see what keeps them moving in that motion. 

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

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