Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density of a Sinker
In this task, students will calculate the density, mass, and volume of a sinker and apply that knowledge to an alternate situation.
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 8 |
Dichotomous Key
In this task, students will identify organisms using a dichotomous key.
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 |
Dichotomous Key 2
In this task, students will identify organisms using a dichotomous key.
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 |
Earthquake Epicenter
In this task, students will determine the epicenter of an earthquake.
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 Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8 |
Egg Drop
In this task, students will explore various physics concepts by creating a device to house an egg that will protect it when dropped from three different heights.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Rubric, lesson plan, definitions of substances, experimental procedures, data sheet, lab write up, checklist, about the author, learning goals, content topics.
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Electrical Circuits and Switches
In this task, students will design and explain a model of circuits and switches and then redesign for it to be turned on by someone with no hands.
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 |
Erosion
In this task, students will design and conduct and experiment to investigate the question: How does the erosion of sand compare with the erosion of gravel?
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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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 |
Estimating
In this task (in PALM and in PALS), students must estimate the mass, volume, and density of various object to assess their ability to make observations.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Technical Quality Info
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Fault Line
In this task, students will use a cardboard model covered in sand to explore what happens with techtonic plates during an earthquake.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Interdisciplinary, English Language Arts, math, Science, social studies
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Finding Solutions to Hunger, Poverty and Inequality
In the Finding Solutions to Hunger, Poverty and Inequality task, students will research and discuss the root causes of hunger and poverty in the world and take meaningful actions to help create a more just and sustainable world. This task includes several possible classroom activities.
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