Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Ice Melting
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of the Transfer of Energy. Students must design a way to investigate whether various materials can prevent heat gain in frozen water.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
|
Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Identifying Elements
In this task, students will use diffraction glasses to observe differences in light.
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 4 |
Incline
In this task, students must figure out the forces necessary to move a truck on an incline and then use that knowledge to determine the most cost efficient way to transport trash.
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 Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Keep It Hot
In this task, students will create their own experiment that explores different materials abilities to insulate beverages.
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 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Let the Sunshine In
In this task, students will collect and analyze data to predict how a product will work.
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 4 |
Magnetic Mapping
In this task, students will work in groups to observe and record the effects of various objects on a compass.
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 K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Magnetic Testing
In this task, students must explore which of the given items are magnetic and record observations while answering further questions.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info
|
Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Magnets
In this task, students will design an experiment to explore magnet strengths.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
|
Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Magnifiers
In this task, students will observe the magnification ability of materials with various opaqueness.
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 Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4 |
Making Marbles
In this task, students must observe, record, and analyze data on three various size marbles in order to answer follow up questions.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info
|