Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Snell's Law
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Transfer of Energy. Students must carry out an experiment to help them determine if Corn Syrup refraction meets Federal standards by using the Snell's Law equation.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
|
Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Soap, Wood, and Water
This task focuses on the Properties of Matter. Students must decide if two types of soap and wood will float in water by calculating their densities.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
|
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
|
Source High Tech High School
Subject History/Social Studies, Humanities, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8 |
Staff Class to the Past: Time Travel Through US History
In this task, students will participate in a Socratic seminar to determine 16 of the most influential and important U.S. historical events. Once chosen, students will create a "wormhole" to experience these events and create a visual representation about what they went through.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 10 examples
3. Additional Resources: Student handouts, rubric, teacher project, teacher reflections, student reflections, assessment activity, real world connections, timeline, required matierals, content topic, CA state standards, learning goals
|
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
|
Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 4 |
Temperature School
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Heat and Temperature. Students must measure, record, and graph temperatures from three water samples and then grasp the concepts of cooling and warming in order to relate to the outside world.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
|
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 History/Social Studies, Humanities, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8 |
The New Americans Project
In this task, students will be partnered with a new American, or someone who has immigrated, and learn about their lives through interviews and research.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 12 examples
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, content topics, learning goals, literature circle suggestions, timeline, real world connections, sample parent letter, lesson plan, rubric
|
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
|