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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Name1	Download	Grade Level	Phenomenon within the task	Science and Engineering Practices	Crosscutting Concepts
Antibiotic Resistance	Antibiotic_Resistance_TCT.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	Antibiotic Use Against Bacteria is Less Effective Than in the Past	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions	Cause and Effect
Armadillo Migration	Armadillo_Migration.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	Armadillo habitat is moving northward	Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Cause and Effect
How Sweet it Is	How_Sweet_It_Is_TCT.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	Artificial Sweeteners and Obesity	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Asking Questions and Defining Problems	Cause and Effect
Slingshot Coaster	Slingshot_Coaster_TCT.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	Movement of Roller Coasters	Developing and Using Models; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions	Energy and Matter
Salt Bath Design	Salt_Bath_Design_TCT.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	Solubility of Ionic Compounds	Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Patterns
Going Viral	Going_Viral_TCT.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	Characterisitics of Living Things	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Patterns
Got Gas?	Got_Gas_TCT.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	Lactose Intolerance	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions	Patterns
Airbag Effectiveness	Airbag_Effectiveness_TCT.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	Airbags Effect on Momentum	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Patterns
Mentos and Soda	Mentos_and_Soda_TCT.pdf	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
EMR Don't Damage My DNA	EMR_Don't_Damage_My_DNA_TCT.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	High Energy EMR can damage DNA	Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Patterns; 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