Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 8 |
Starch and Sugar Testing 1
In this task, students will determine if sugar and starch are in unknown mixtures.
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 |
Starch and Sugar Testing 2
In this task, students will determine if starch and sugar are present in mixtures.
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 |
Sun and Temperatures
In this task, students will apply their understandings of the relationship between temperature and environment to solve a problem.
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 |
Survival
In this task, students will decide which material to use for a jacket that will be best suited for a cold and windy climate.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scored Student Work
4. Technical Quality Info
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Temperature and Enzymes
In this task, students will experiment with mixing rennin and milk.
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 |
The Blizzard of 1993
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Structure of the Earth System. Students must analyze a barograph from a winter storm in 1993.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8 |
The Bridge Project
In this task, students will exmplore the PBL learning by working in groups to construct a bridge out of toothpicks alone that will withstand the greatest weight.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 11 examples
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Science
Grade Level 8 |
The Toy Factory
In this task, students will create any kind of toy using an electric motor, switch, and battery. This project will culminate in them trying to sell their toy at exhibition.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 7 examples
3. Additional Resources: Learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, real world connections
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Threads
In this task, students will observe and make comparisons between burning thread.
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 |
Unknown Liquids
In this task, students will design and carry out an experiment to decide which of the two given solutions is more dense.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info
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