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 9
Download	Name1	Grade Level	Phenomenon within the task	Science and Engineering Practices	Crosscutting Concepts
Salt_Bath_Design_TCT.pdf	Salt Bath Design	9, 10, 11, 12	Solubility of Ionic Compounds	Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	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
A_New_Element_TCT.pdf	A New Element	9,10,11,12	The Periodicity of Elements	Developing and Using Models; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Patterns
Coral_Bleaching_TCT.pdf	Coral Bleaching	9, 10, 11, 12	Coral Bleaching	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Cause and Effect
Drought_in_the_Galapagos_TCT.pdf	Drought in the Galapagos	9, 10, 11, 12	Natural Selection	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Structure and Function
Going_Viral_TCT.pdf	Going Viral	9, 10, 11, 12	Characteristics of Living Things	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Patterns
Mentos_and_Soda_TCT.pdf	Mentos and Soda	9, 10, 11, 12	Release of Dissolved CO2 Due to Nucleation Sites	Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Planning Carrying Out Investigations	Patterns; Cause and Effect
Osmoregulation_TCT.pdf	Osmoregulation	9, 10, 11, 12	Osmoregulation in Fish	Developing and Using Models; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Stability and Change
EMR_Don't_Damage_My_DNA_TCT.pdf	EMR Don't Damage My DNA	9, 10, 11, 12	High Energy EMR can damage DNA	Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Patterns; Cause and Effect
Factors_Affecting_Balloon_Deflation_TCT.pdf	Factors Affecting Balloon Deflation	9, 10, 11, 12	Gases Escape from Latex Balloons Due to Microscopic Holes	Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Planning Carrying Out Investigations; Analyzing and Interpreting Data	Cause and Effect

Resources

TCT Facilitation Guide

Task Template Structure

Task Template Structure Accessible Version

Through Course Task (TCT)

Through Course Task (TCT) Expectations

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Through Course Task (TCT) Expectations 

Resources