SC.8.L.18.3 Assessed as SC.8.L.18.4: Construct a scientific model of the carbon cycle to show how matter and energy are continuously transferred within and between organisms and their physical environment. (Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning) Scale Learning Progression Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment Activities Develop a model to describe the cycling of I am able to analyze models that show the transfer of matter in matter and flow of energy among living and the carbon cycle. Score/Step 5.0 nonliving parts of an ecosystem. Design and conduct investigations that I am able to interpret how matter is transferred in the carbon Score/Step 4.0 measure carbon cycling through a system. cycle. Investigate and describe a model in which I am able to relate how matter is transferred in the carbon Score/Step 3.0 the carbon cycle can be observed as it cycle. Target travels through the spheres Earth’s (Learning Goal) (Biosphere, Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere). Label the flow of carbon given a diagram with I am able to recognize that matter is transferred in the carbon Score/Step 2.0 living and non-livings things with arrows. cycle. I am able to recognize that carbon is an element found on all Score/Step 1.0 living things.
SC.8.L.18.3 Assessed as SC.8.L.18.4: Construct a scientific model of the carbon cycle to show how matter and energy are continuously transferred within and between organisms and their physical environment. (Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning) Scale Learning Progression Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment Activities Score/Step 5.0 I am able to analyze models that show the transfer of matter in the carbon cycle. Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem. Score/Step 4.0 I am able to interpret how matter is transferred in the carbon cycle. Design and conduct investigations that measure carbon cycling through a system. Score/Step 3.0 Target (Learning Goal) I am able to relate how matter is transferred in the carbon cycle. Investigate and describe a model in which the carbon cycle can be observed as it travels through the Earth’s spheres (Biosphere, Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere). Score/Step 2.0 I am able to recognize that matter is transferred in the carbon cycle. Label the flow of carbon given a diagram with living and non-livings things with arrows. Score/Step 1.0 I am able to recognize that carbon is an element found on all living things.