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
Ecosystem Changes	Ecosystem_Changes_TCT.pdf	6	Interdependency in Ecosystems	Developing and Using Models	Stability and Change
Dissolving Chocolate Covered Candies	Dissolving_Chocolate_Covered_Candies_TCT.pdf	6, 7	Effect of Temperature on Dissolving Rate	Planning Carrying Out Investigations; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions	Cause and Effect
Termite Training	Termite_Training_TCT.pdf	6, 7	Pheromones - Experimental Design	Planning Carrying Out Investigations; Analyzing and Interpreting Data	Cause and Effect
Delivering the Dung	Delivering_the_Dung_TCT.pdf	6, 7	Celestial Navigation by Dung Beetles	Engaging in Argument from Evidence; Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information	Cause and Effect
Comparing Cities	Comparing_Cities_TCT.pdf	6, 7	Climate Differences at Equivalent Latitude	Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Analyzing and Interpreting Data	Patterns
Tennis Ball Bounce	Tennis_Ball_Bounce_TCT.pdf	6, 7, 8	Height of Ball Bounce Differs with Conditions	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Developing and Using Models	Energy and Matter; Systems and System Models
Save the Egg	Save_the_Egg_TCT.pdf	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
Chillin' on the Beach	Chillin_on_the_Beach_TCT.pdf	7	Ice Melts at Different Rates Depending on Environmental Conditions	Planning Carrying Out Investigations	Cause and Effect
Burning Candle	Burning_Candle_TCT.pdf	7	Candle Wax Seems to Disappear When a Candle Burns	Developing and Using Models; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions	Energy and Matter
Icicles on My House	Icicles_on_My_House_TCT.pdf	7	Formation of Icicles	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions	Energy and Matter; 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