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 6
Download	Name1	Grade Level	Phenomenon within the task	Science and Engineering Practices	Crosscutting Concepts
Comparing_Cities_TCT.pdf	Comparing Cities	6, 7	Climate Differences at Equivalent Latitude	Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Analyzing and Interpreting Data	Patterns
Dissolving_Chocolate_Covered_Candies_TCT.pdf	Dissolving Chocolate Covered Candies	6, 7	Effect of Temperature on Dissolving Rate	Planning Carrying Out Investigations; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions	Cause and Effect
Fishy_Fortuneteller_TCT.pdf	Fishy Fortuneteller	6	Hygroscopic Material	Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Planning Carrying Out Investigations	Patterns
Save_the_Egg_TCT.pdf	Save the Egg	6, 7, 8, 9	Air Resistance / Friction / Drag	Developing and Using Models; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Patterns; Cause and Effect
Ecosystem_Changes_TCT.pdf	Ecosystem Changes	6	Interdependency in Ecosystems	Developing and Using Models	Stability and Change
Termite_Training_TCT.pdf	Termite Training	6, 7	Pheromones - Experimental Design	Planning Carrying Out Investigations; Analyzing and Interpreting Data	Cause and Effect
Delivering_the_Dung_TCT.pdf	Delivering the Dung	6, 7	Celestial Navigation by Dung Beetles	Engaging in Argument from Evidence; Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information	Cause and Effect
Lunar_Phases_TCT.pdf	Lunar Phases	6	Lunar Phases	Developing and Using Models; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions	Cause and Effect
Tennis_Ball_Bounce_TCT.pdf	Tennis Ball Bounce	6, 7, 8	Height of Ball Bounce Differs with Conditions	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Developing and Using Models	Energy and Matter; Systems and System Models

Resources

TCT Facilitation Guide

Task Template Structure

Task Template Structure Accessible Version

Through Course Task (TCT)

Through Course Task (TCT) Expectations

​Resources

Through Course Task (TCT) Expectations 

Resources