Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, English Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Middle School NCTE Activity - Compass
This task is from PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Earth Systems Unit. Students will write a poem about a compass.
This task includes:
1. Student Instructions
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, English Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Middle School NCTE Activity - Densiometer
This task is from PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Earth Systems Unit. Students will write about a tree at their study site.
This task includes:
1. Student Instructions
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
More Power To You
In this task, students will use a machine to detect the presence and strength of an electric current.
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 High Tech High School
Subject Humanities, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8, 9 |
My Space, My Element
In this task, students will create an electronic board game based on the world geography in 1492.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 2 examples
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, timeline, challenge activity, scoring sheet
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Source Stanford Education Assessment Laboratory (SEAL)
Subject Science
Grade Level 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Mystery Powder - "?" - Embedded Assessment #1
In this task, students will conduct an experiment to determine which two powders make up a mystery compound.
This task includes:
1. Teacher Instructions
2. Scoring Form: instructions, key, summary
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Source Stanford Education Assessment Laboratory (SEAL)
Subject Science
Grade Level 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Mystery Powder - "X and Y" - Embedded Assessment #2
In this task, students will conduct an experiment to determine the identity of two mystery powders.
This task includes:
1. Teacher Instructions
2. Unit Outline
3. Scoring Form: instructions, answer key, summary
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Source Stanford Education Assessment Laboratory (SEAL)
Subject Science
Grade Level 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Mystery Powder - End of Unit Assessment
In this task, students will conduct an experiment to determine the identity of six separate mystery powders.
This task includes:
1. Teacher Instructions
2. Student Notebook
3. Unit Outline
4. Scoring Form: instructions, answer key, summary
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Science
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Nature's Global Zoo
In the Nature's Global Zoo task, students will create virtual zoos representing the area in which they live and present them virtually to create a global zoo we all can visit. Students will research animals native to their country or area within their country and design a virtual zoo so that the Earth's citizens can visit it online.
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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
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Interdisciplinary, math, Science, Technology, Environmental Studies
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
OF2 - Our Footprints, Our Future
In the OF2 - Our Footprints, Our Future task, students will use online tools and resources to measure their carbon footprint and develop ways to reduce their carbon usage. Through the (OF)2 project, students will input data about their lifestyles into a unique online youth calculator developed by Zerofootprint.net that has been adapted to recognize different cultural and socio-economic settings, housing, modes of transportation and food consumption. Students will discuss how their lifestyle affects climate changes around the world.
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