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

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

The Blizzard of 1993

This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Structure of the Earth System. Students must analyze a barograph from a winter storm in 1993. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
8

Toy Story

In this task, students will roleplay as engineers, advertising executives, and authors at a small toy campany. After researching the toy market, students will conduct field studies to help them in creating and marketing a new line of toys. This project will culminate in an exhibition presentation in which the the 8th grade classrooms are converted into toy factories. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, timeline, real world connections, two rubrics, focus group interview handout, sample project, children's book description, advertisement planning sheet, screening questions, project roles, debrief and survey activity

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

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
4

Tree Study

This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Tools, Trends, and Bias. Students must measure leaves and record and analyze their data in order to formulate questions that could aid in understanding the trends, patterns, and inaccuracies in their measurements.

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

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Biology, Graphic Design, Humanities, Science, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
6

Urban Ecology

In this task, students will explore the urban ecosystem and how people are able to interact with nature. This will culminate in students creating a magazine to be presented at exhibition. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 9 examples
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, learning goals, magazine instructions, timeline, real world connections, rubrics, project logo, introductory PowerPoint, reflection sheet, list of useful websites, article planning guide, article draft template

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

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Velocity

This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Motions and Forces. Students must determine the average speed, by using the averages, that a toy car travels for three different distances. 

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

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Art, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
10

Vive Le Revelucion!

In this task, students will combine chemisty, art, and history in a piece depicting their researched revolution.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 2 examples
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflection, assessment activities, learning goals, CA state standards, four rubrics

Source
Washington State Classroom- Based Assessments

Subject
Interdisciplinary, Technology, Science, Mathematics

Grade Level
K, 1, 2

Weather Patterns and Predictions

In Weather Patterns and Predictions students will collect and analyze weather data to create a forecast for your area.

This task includes:

  • Introduction
  • Standards
  • Sample Unit Plan
  • Student Task
  • Scoring Guide
  • Parental Consent Form
  • Resources

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