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

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
4

Swings

This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Positition and Motion of Objects. Students must determine what variables will affect a swing. To aid in understanding the idea of a pendulum, students must then examine their observations and answer questions.

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher 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

Temperature and Enzymes

In this task, students will experiment with mixing rennin and milk. 

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
4

Testing Foods

In this task, students must explore the amounts of oil in various foods. 

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

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Testing a New Drug

In this task, students will design an experiment to test experimental drugs and write a report to send to an approval committee. 

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 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
Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
8

The Bridge Project

In this task, students will exmplore the PBL learning by working in groups to construct a bridge out of toothpicks alone that will withstand the greatest weight. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 11 examples

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
4

The Food We Eat

In this task, students will plan a days worth of meals after consulting and examining the food pyramid.

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

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

The Maritime Project

In this task, students will explore the history of maritime culture by taking part in multiple field trips to suppliment a Captain's log. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description
2.  Student Work: 2 eamples
3. Additional Resources: About the authors, learning goals, content topics, CA state standards

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

The Nutritional Content of Food

In this task, students will test whether or not the food samples contain protein or starch. 

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

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Science

Grade Level
8

The Toy Factory

In this task, students will create any kind of toy using an electric motor, switch, and battery. This project will culminate in them trying to sell their toy at exhibition. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 7 examples
3. Additional Resources: Learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, real world connections

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