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
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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
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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 |
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
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Biology, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 6 |
Why Does Ms. Costa Have Worms?
In this task, students will explore the concepts of composting and vermicomposting through inquiry based learning. They will then collaborate as a class to create worm bins for the school to begin composting lunches.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 5 examples
3. Additional Resources: About the author, learning goals, content topics, required materials, real world connections, assessment activity
4: Video: A video following a class that goes through the whole project
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