Source Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4 |
2003 TIMSS Grade 4 Science Set
The 2003 TIMSS Grade 4 Science Set covers the content domains of life science, physical science (chemistry and physics), and Earth science, and the cognitive domains of factual knowledge, conceptual understanding, and reasoning and analysis.
This task includes:
- 24 free-response style questions
- multiple choice questions
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Source Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4 |
2011 TIMSS Grade 4 Science Set
The 2011 TIMSS Grade 4 Science Set covers the content domains of life science, physical science, and Earth science.
This task includes:
- 30 free-response style questions
- multiple choice questions
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Interdisciplinary, social studies, Science, Art, World Languages and Cultures
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
ANIA Children's Land Project / Tierra de Niños
In the ANIA Children's Land Project / Tierra de Niños task, students will share their home and/or school garden experiences and learn about how the agricultural methods of the Incan people of Peru can guide them in developing their own sustainable gardening practices. This task includes four possible classroom activities.
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 4 |
Balls and Ramp
This task focuses on the Position and Motion of Objects. Students must become familiar with the concept that energy can be tranferred between objects by measuring the distances a cup is pushed by a rolling ball.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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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
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4 |
Bird Eggs
In this task, students must determine the most beneficial shape for eggs that rest on cliffs.
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 High Tech High School
Subject Art, Biology, Engineering, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Birds, Insects, Balloons: Kindergarten Flight Study
In this task students will explore ratio and proportions through a flight study, designing and and creating various flying objects.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 2 examples
3. Video: Example of the hot air balloon portion of the project
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Interdisciplinary, social studies, Science
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
CIVICS
The CIVICS task serves as a platform for young people to be actively involved in their communities. Groups of students will be guided to work around Millennium Development Goals focusing issues like environment, eradication of poverty, women education, education and literacy. Students will plan action projects and respond some of these issues through a process of reflection, dialogue and action. This task includes several possible classroom activities.
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Science, Art, World Languages and Cultures, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Ciencilandia
In this task, students will participate in science activities in order to better understand the world around them. This task involves multilingual components.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, student work example
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Classification
This task (in PALM and in PALS) is in the Properties of Objects and Materials domain. Students must divide provided objects based on observable traits and explain their classification techniques.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info
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