Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density and Buoyancy
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Properties of Specific Substances. Students must experiment to analyze why and predict which objects will sink or float in water.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher 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 |
Density of Minerals
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Properties and Changes in Matter. Students must measure and determine the mass, volume, and density of two mineral samples.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Multimedia, Art, Mathematics, English Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Digital Citizenship
In this task, students will explore the concept of Digital Citizenship and use activities to raise awareness on appropriate online behavior.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, student work examples
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Source PBL University (PBLU)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 8 |
Domino Effect
In this task, students must break down the final pizza price Dominos offers and calculate how much they charge per ingredient using linear equations.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts
4. Sample Approaches and Conclusion
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject World Languages and Cultures, Art, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Don't Waste - Create
In this task, students will become more conscious about reserving resources through exploring agricultural processes and how to use all of the food product.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, task calendar, student work examples
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 8 |
Dream Vacation
In this task, students will plan and research the costs of a family's coast-to-coast vacation.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, worksheets, web resources, evaluations and rubrics, guide to managing the process
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Engineering, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Engineering 101: Pop-up Book!
In this task, students will explore the various professional fields of engineering and create a pop-up book showcasing their newfound knowledge.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 3 examples
4. Additional Resources: project packet, gallery walk, group section, leanring goals, content topics, required materials, timeline, real world connections.
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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 High Tech High School
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Family Math
In this task, teachers will work on incorperating the parents in their student's learning process by working on problems together at home.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Video: A teacher reflection about teaching strategies during a night of family math.
3. Additional Resources: Sample activities, sample flyer, about the author, reflections, sample problems.
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
Fares not Fair
In this task, students must calculate a fair fare increase.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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