Subject/Course Science Grade Level 5 Standard #(s) 25 Standard(s) (What students should be able to do) Work independently and in groups to investigate scientific questions by identifying and proposing solutions to control for variables; collect, compile, and evaluate data following safety procedures and ethical standards investigations.
District Elementary Course of Study (Concepts) or Secondary Guidelines for Instruction (Instructional Unit) Physical Science/Investigations
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| CULMINATING TASK/ASSIGNMENT
What will the individual student produce to demonstrate achievement of the standard(s)? Begin the task with a verb. |
ASSESSMENT
What criteria will be used to evaluate/score student work/performance of the culminating task? The statement of the product to be scored is followed by a verb. |
| Design an experiment using a paper airplane that will test for one variable which affects flight; write a summary describing the experiment and presenting the data. | The summary:
3: Describes an experimental design that tests for the effects of a variable, but may be unclear in parts; produces and records data, but may not always be accurate; may not be completely supported by the data; demonstrates some lack of organization and some errors in writing. 2: Describes an experimental design that does not clearly specify the effect of one variable on flights; produces data that is inaccurate or unclear; conclusions are not supported by the data; shows lack of organization and contains many errors in writing. 1: Attempts to describe an experimental design, but does not test for a variable; contains insufficient data to support valid findings; shows little or no connection between the experiment and the conclusion; shows no clear understanding of the task; contains serious errors in writing. |
| INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES / TIME
What learning activities will the student be involved in to acquire content knowledge and skills to achieve the standard? Consider alternative strategies and modifications to promote equal access for all learners. How much time will be required for the student to complete each of the activities? Begin each learning activity with a verb describing what the student is to do. |
RESOURCES
What materials, textbooks, supplies, documents, etc., will support the student doing each instructional activity? |
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FOSS Variables module
Ten pennies per group of students Paper clips Clay String Toy model cars |
*Model developed, refined, and field-tested by Task Force on Standards-Based Instruction ã 1997, Los Angeles Unified School District