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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

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
Multimedia, Art, Mathematics, English Language Arts, Interdisciplinary

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

Digital Citizenship

In this task, students will explore the concept of Digital Citizenship and use activities to raise awareness on appropriate online behavior. 

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

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
World Languages and Cultures, Art, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Interdisciplinary

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

Don't Waste - Create

In this task, students will become more conscious about reserving resources through exploring agricultural processes and how to use all of the food product. 

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

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Engineering, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Engineering 101: Pop-up Book!

In this task, students will explore the various professional fields of engineering and create a pop-up book showcasing their newfound knowledge.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 3 examples
4. Additional Resources: project packet, gallery walk, group section, leanring goals, content topics, required materials, timeline, real world connections.

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Engineering, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Gaga Pit

In this task, students will become carpenters and create their own play arena for the Israeili game "Gaga", which is similar to dodgeball. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work:13 examples

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

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Heat Retention

This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of Heat Transfer. Students must test, measure, and graph their findings to determine which of four substances would be the best as a heat mass. 

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

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

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
8

Height of Bounce

This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of Motions and Forces. Students must determine a relationship between the height at which a ping pong ball bounces and the height from which it was dropped. 

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

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
History/Social Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

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

Money Matters

In this task, students will collaborate with participating classes in discussing their opinions of money in an online forum. 

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

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
Career and Technology, Digital Design, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
7, 8

OF2 - Our Footprints, Our Future

In this task, students will use online resources to measure their carbon footprint and discover ways to lessen their carbon usage. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, carbon footprint calculator, web resources, student work example

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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