Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 4 |
Plastic Wrapped
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Properties of Objects and Materials. Students must test different plastic wrap samples and rank them by quality.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, Art, English Language Arts, Technology, Information and Communication
Grade Level 3, 4 |
Pulling Strings
The Pulling Strings unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 9 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources.
Unit description from source: In Pulling strings students investigate forms of puppetry used in contemporary and historical cultures in order to provide understanding of the contexts in which puppets and puppetry occur.As a concluding activity, students present a puppet show, in groups, pairs or individually, using ideas and scripts developed during the unit.
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 4 |
Pulse
In this task (in PALM and in PALS), students must determine a base pulse rate, and then continue to observe and record the pulse rate during various activities and over time. They must then describe and explain their observations.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info
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Source PBL University (PBLU)
Subject Science, English Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 3, 4, 5 |
Schoolyard Habitat Project
In this task, students work together to come up with a plan to implement that will create insect and animal habitats for the school.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts
4. Sample Approaches and Conclusions
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Biology, Humanities, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 |
Seedfolks
In this task, students will work together to plant seeds of positive societal ideas around the school and write poems about how they will continue to grow together.
This task includes:
1. Task Decription
2. Student Work: 2 examples
3. Additional Materials: Student reflections, 5 teacher resources, teacher reflections, learning goals, content topics, required materials, timeline
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Interdisciplinary, Art, English Language Arts
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Special Place
The Special Place task is a project promoting intercultural understanding and contributing to a better world to live in and students are invited to share local places that are precious to them in any digital forms. Students will select one local spot that gives them or their community special feelings and write a story about the unusual meanings of the places. They will use short stories with videos, ppt slides, digital photos or drawing to show us what theirr special place looks like. They may select any writing genre (creative, informative, humorous, etc.) or write a poem to describe their special place, and share what is special about it for them.
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Source Washington State Classroom- Based Assessments
Subject Interdisciplinary, Technology, Science, Mathematics
Grade Level 4, 5 |
Speed Racer
In Speed Racer students will investigate factors that affect speed and apply technology to solve a problem in a racing competition.
This task includes:
- Introduction
- Standards
- Sample Unit Plan
- Student Task
- Scoring Guide
- Parental Consent Form
- Resources
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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Art
Grade Level 3, 4 |
Statues and Characters
The Statues and Characters unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 3 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources.
Unit description from source: In Statues and characters students focus on responding to stimulus material, working in personal space and with a partner, using drama skills to devise a character and working in a small group to create short narrative works.
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Source 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
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Art, Music, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Taisho Koto
In the Taisho Koto task, students will explore the harmonies from Taisho Koto, a traditional Japanese instrument. They will learn about musical traditions and gain an appreciation of diverse musical traditions.
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