NGSSS from lower grades. This benchmark requires prerequisite knowledge from SC.3.E.5.4, SC.5.E.5.2, and SC.5.E.5.3. MIDDLE SCHOOL BENCHMARK TASK CARD: STANDARD Big Idea 5 : Earth in Space and Time DOK: HIGH BENCHMARK: SC.8.E.5.9 EXPLAIN THE IMPACT OF OBJECTS IN ON EACH OTHER INCLUDING: 1. THE SUN ON THE EARTH INCLUDING SEASONS AND GRAVITATIONAL ATTRACTION 2. THE MOON ON THE EARTH, INCLUDING PHASES, TIDES, AND ECLIPSES, AND THE RELATIVE POSITION OF EACH BODY. BENCHMARK SIGNAL WORDS AND SAMPLE ITEMS SIGNAL WORDS SAMPLE ITEMS SAMPLE ITEMS The water level at the beach changes during the day. What causes the phases of the Moon? What causes the different water levels. Explain Investigate the tilt of Earth on its axis Effect A. Earth’s revolution Earth's shadow being cast on the Moon Cause B. the Moon’s rotation the relative positions of the Sun, Moon, and C. magnetic field Infer Earth* D. the Moon’s gravitational pull * the elliptical that Earth travels around the Sun HIGH ORDER QUESTION STEMS STUDENT SCALE QUESTIONS TEST ITEM SPECIFICATION How have I used this benchmark in my reading/math? Can you write in your own words ____? How did the benchmark help me better What factors would change if_____.? understand __________? What if_____? Where is my learning on the scale? What happen when _____? ___ I can someone else. Why did _______ happen? ___ I can do it on my own. What can you find out about________? ___ I understand, but have questions. What do you already know ____? Can you explain what must have happened when___? STUDENT SUMMATIVE WRITING TASK After completing___________, the evidence from the lesson that helps me understand and answer the Engage essential question is ____________. This relates to the Demonstrations essential question because ______________________.
NGSSS from lower grades. This benchmark requires prerequisite knowledge from SC.3.E.5.4, SC.5.E.5.2, and SC.5.E.5.3. MIDDLE SCHOOL BENCHMARK TASK CARD: STANDARD Big Idea 5 : Earth in Space and Time DOK: HIGH BENCHMARK: SC.8.E.5.9 EXPLAIN THE IMPACT OF OBJECTS IN ON EACH OTHER INCLUDING: 1. THE SUN ON THE EARTH INCLUDING SEASONS AND GRAVITATIONAL ATTRACTION 2. THE MOON ON THE EARTH, INCLUDING PHASES, TIDES, AND ECLIPSES, AND THE RELATIVE POSITION OF EACH BODY. BENCHMARK SIGNAL WORDS AND SAMPLE ITEMS SIGNAL WORDS SAMPLE ITEMS SAMPLE ITEMS Explain Investigate Effect Cause Infer The water level at the beach changes during the day. What causes the different water levels. A. Earth’s revolution B. the Moon’s rotation C. magnetic field D. the Moon’s gravitational pull * What causes the phases of the Moon? the tilt of Earth on its axis Earth's shadow being cast on the Moon the relative positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth* the elliptical that Earth travels around the Sun HIGH ORDER QUESTION STEMS STUDENT SCALE QUESTIONS TEST ITEM SPECIFICATION Can you write in your own words ____? What factors would change if_____.? What if_____? What happen when _____? Why did _______ happen? What can you find out about________? What do you already know ____? Can you explain what must have happened when___? Engage Demonstrations How have I used this benchmark in my reading/math? How did the benchmark help me better understand __________? Where is my learning on the scale? ___ I can someone else. ___ I can do it on my own. ___ I understand, but have questions. STUDENT SUMMATIVE WRITING TASK After completing___________, the evidence from the lesson that helps me understand and answer the essential question is ____________. This relates to the essential question because ______________________.
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