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 8
DownloadName1Grade LevelPhenomenon within the taskScience and Engineering PracticesCrosscutting Concepts
Save_the_Egg_TCT.pdfSave the Egg6, 7, 8, 9Air Resistance / Friction / Drag​Developing and Using Models; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions; Engaging in Argument from EvidencePatterns; Cause and Effect
Coral_Reef_Changes_TCT.pdfCoral Reef Changes8Impact of Phosphorous Pollution on Aquatic Ecosystem​Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Constructing Explanations and Designing SolutionsCause and Effect
Tourism_Impact_TCT.pdfTourism Impact8Ecosystem Response to DisruptionScience & Engineering PracticesCrosscutting Concepts
A_Need_for_Speed_TCT.pdfA Need for Speed8​Speed a Bigger Factor than Mass in KEAnalyzing and Interpreting Data; Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking; Constructing Explanations and Designing SolutionsPatterns; Cause and Effect
Horsing_Around_TCT.pdfHorsing Around8Fossil Evidence for EvolutionAnalyzing and Interpreting Data; Constructing Explanations and Designing SolutionsCause and Effect
Tennis_Ball_Bounce_TCT.pdfTennis Ball Bounce6, 7, 8Height of Ball Bounce Differs with ConditionsAnalyzing and Interpreting Data; Developing and Using ModelsEnergy and Matter; Systems and System Models



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