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
Binary Compounds and Their Properties	Binary_Compounds_and_Their_Properties_TCT.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	Compounds Have Different Characteristic Properties	Developing and Using Models; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Patterns; Cause and Effect
Osmoregualtion	Osmoregulation_TCT.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	Osmoregulation in Fish	Developing and Using Models; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Stability and Change
Hybrid Chickens	Hybrid_Chickens_TCT.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	Genetics of Hybrid Chickens	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Stability and Change; Patterns
Drought in the Galapagos	Drought_in_the_Galapagos_TCT.pdf	9, 10, 11, 12	Natural Selection	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Structure and Function
A New Element	A_New_Element_TCT.pdf	9,10,11,12	The Periodicity of Elements	Developing and Using Models; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Patterns
Levi and Friend	Levi_and_Friend_TCT.pdf	K	Heavier Objects Require More Force to Move (All Other Things Being Equal)	Developing and Using Models; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions	Cause and Effect
There's No Place Like Home	There's_No_Place_Like_Home_TCT.pdf	K	Needs of Organisms	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions	Cause and Effect
Cole's Chart	Cole's_Chart_TCT.pdf	K	Needs of Organisms	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Patterns
Outside Recess	Outside_Recess_TCT.pdf	Kindergarten	Weather Changes Daily	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking	Cause and Effect

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