Science

Through Course Task (TCT)

Published: 5/17/2021 9:58 AM
Through Course Task (TCT) Expectations 

TCTs are a vital component for a fully functioning and comprehensive science assessment system. To continue to improve high-quality teaching and learning in science, time should be dedicated to not only refining and reflecting on the past use of TCTs, but also to continuing to prepare students for the demands of 3-dimensional science assessments.   

More details about the assessment system may be found on the Science Assessment System page. 


Through Course Task Bank

The TCT Database is populated with TCTs available across grade levels and addressing the science and engineering processes as well as the crosscutting concepts. As TCTs are added to the database, they will be removed from the previously used SharePoint site.

  • Each TCT document is protected by a Creative Commons License

    • Users of TCTs may copy and redistribute materials provided users give credit using the link to the creative commons license. 

    • Users may NOT use the material for any commercial purposes.

    • Users may not remix, transform, or build upon the TCT and distribute for use. 


Please email the science team if you have any questions.



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Grade 2
DownloadName1Phenomenon within the taskScience and Engineering PracticesGrade LevelCrosscutting Concepts
Germinating_Seeds_TCT.pdfGerminating SeedsEffect of Heat on Seed GerminationUsing Mathematics and Computational Thinking; Engaging in Argument from Evidence2Patterns
Class_Pet_TCT.pdfClass Pet​Engineering DesignPlanning Carrying Out Investigations; Engaging in Argument from Evidence2Structure and Function
Seed_Dispersal_TCT.pdfSeed DispersalSeed Structures Support DispersalAnalyzing and Interpreting Data; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions2Cause and Effect; Structure and Function
Junk_Drawer_Finds_TCT.pdfJunk Drawer FindsProperties of MatterAsking Questions & Defining Problems; Planning & Carrying Out Investigations2Patterns
The_Big_Spill_TCT.pdfThe Big SpillAbsorbency of Different MaterialsAnalyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence2Patterns



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