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Source
Stanford Education Assessment Laboratory (SEAL)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
6, 7, 8, 9

Batteries and Bulbs - Brightness Meter

In this task, students will create circuits to test various bulb brightnesses. 

This task includes:
1. Teacher Instructions
2. Student Notebook
3. Unit Outline
4. Scoring Forms

Source
Stanford Education Assessment Laboratory (SEAL)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
6, 7, 8, 9

Batteries and Bulbs - Home - Embedded Assessment #2

In this task, students will create multiple circuits to test various bulb brightnesses. 

This task includes:
1. Teacher Instructions
2. Student Notebook
3. Unit Outline
4. Scoring Forms

Source
Stanford Education Assessment Laboratory (SEAL)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
6, 7, 8, 9

Batteries and Bulbs - Motors - Embedded Assessment #1

In this task, students will have to determine which way a battery is facing inside of a box. 

This task includes:
1. Teacher Instructions
2. Student Notebook
3. Unit Outline
4. Scoring Forms

Source
Stanford Education Assessment Laboratory (SEAL)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
6, 7, 8, 9

Batteries and Bulbs - Mystery Boxes

In this task, students will determine the electrical contents of six mystery boxes. This assessment is the final for the unit. 

This task includes:
1. Teacher Instructions
2. Student Notebook
3. Unit Outline
4. Scoring Form and instructions
5. Computer Simulation: instructions, example, and student notebook

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Blue

In this task, students will be assessed on their ability to follow instructions on carrying out a simple chemical experiment. 

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

Source
Stanford Education Assessment Laboratory (SEAL)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
6, 7, 8, 9

Bugs

In this task, students will conduct an experiment using sow bugs.

This task includes:
1. Teacher Instructions
2. Computer simulation and instructions
3. Three scoring forms

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS), GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Building Materials

In this task, students will decide which rock type is best to make benches and tables.

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

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

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Changing Ramp Heights

This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Motions and Forces. Students must determine the relationship and variables between the energy of a rolling ball and the height of a ramp. 

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
5, 6, 7, 8

Changing Rocks

In this task, students will measure the amounts of erosion on multiple types of "rocks" when shaken in a box. 

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
5, 6, 7, 8

Chemical Weathering

In this task, students will explore the relationship between water temperature and the speed of a chemical reaction. 

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

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