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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Name1DownloadGrade LevelPhenomenon within the taskScience and Engineering PracticesCrosscutting Concepts
Class PetClass_Pet_TCT.pdf2​Engineering DesignPlanning Carrying Out Investigations; Engaging in Argument from EvidenceStructure and Function
Tugboat WarsTugboat_Wars_TCT.pdf3​Effects of Forces on Objects - 1 DimensionDeveloping and Using Models; Constructing Explanations and Designing SolutionsCause and Effect
Johnnys PendulumJohnny's_Pendulum_TCT.pdf3​Pendulum Period / Experimental DesignAsking Questions and Defining Problems; Planning Carrying Out Investigations; Constructing Explanations and Designing SolutionsCause and Effect
Manny's TripManny's_Trip_TCT.pdf3Climate Not Determined Only by Latitude​Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from EvidencePatterns
Sunflower SalutationsSunflower_Salutations_TCT.pdf3Heliotropism​Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from EvidencePatterns
Who Was T. rex?Who_Was_T._Rex_TCT.pdf3Role of T. Rex in the EcosystemAnalyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from EvidencePatterns
Systems ThinkingSystems_Thinking_TCT.pdf3Bees in EcosystemsDeveloping and Using Models; Constructing Explanations and Designing SolutionsSystems & System Models
Locating the LighthouseLocating_the_Lighthouse_TCT.pdf4Coastal Erosion​Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Analyzing and Interpreting DataCause and Effect
Data DetectivesData_Detectives_TCT.pdf4​Predictable Motion / Experimental DesignPlanning Carrying Out Investigations; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from EvidenceCause and Effect
What an Impact!What_an_Impact_TCT.pdf4Energy Causes ChangeAnalyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from EvidenceCause and Effect



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