. I am able to evaluate the energy pathways through the different trophic levels of a food Construct a food web and energy pyramid given a sample web or energy pyramid. ecosystem. Organisms should be identified according to their Score/Step 4.0 trophic level. I am able to trace the energy pathways through the different trophic levels of a food web or Use a food chain pyramid chart and organism cards to organize Score/Step 3.0 Target energy pyramid. them at the appropriate trophic level. (Learning Goal) I am able to identify from where a certain trophic level gets its energy. Interpret a trophic energy pyramid to identify the 1st, 2nd and Score/Step 2.0 3rd trophic levels according to its source of energy. I am able to recognize organisms as producers, consumers, and/or decomposers. Score/Step 1.0 Discuss the special properties of that contribute to Earth’s suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon SC.912.L.18.12: freezing, and versatility as a solvent. (Cognitive Complexity: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts) Scale Learning Progression Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment Activities I am able to summarize the properties of water and analyze how these properties make Rank the properties of water in order of importance to living water essential for life on Earth. things and explain your reasoning. Score/Step 5.0 I am able to summarize the properties of water and how these properties make water Investigate the properties of and relate them to their Score/Step 4.0 essential for life on Earth. importance to living things. I am able to summarize the properties of water and relate how these properties make Explain how polarity and hydrogen bonding affects each of the water essential for life on Earth. properties of water. Score/Step 3.0 Target (Learning Goal) Given multiple biological scenarios identify the specific property of water being illustrated.
. Score/Step 4.0 I am able to evaluate the energy pathways through the different trophic levels of a food web or energy pyramid. Construct a food web and energy pyramid given a sample ecosystem. Organisms should be identified according to their trophic level. Score/Step 3.0 Target (Learning Goal) I am able to trace the energy pathways through the different trophic levels of a food web or energy pyramid. Use a food chain pyramid chart and organism cards to organize them at the appropriate trophic level. Score/Step 2.0 I am able to identify from where a certain trophic level gets its energy. Interpret a trophic energy pyramid to identify the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trophic levels according to its source of energy. Score/Step 1.0 I am able to recognize organisms as producers, consumers, and/or decomposers. SC.912.L.18.12: Discuss the special properties of that contribute to Earth’s suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent. (Cognitive Complexity: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts) Scale Learning Progression Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment Activities Score/Step 5.0 I am able to summarize the properties of water and analyze how these properties make water essential for life on Earth. Rank the properties of water in order of importance to living things and explain your reasoning. Score/Step 4.0 I am able to summarize the properties of water and how these properties make water essential for life on Earth. Investigate the properties of and relate them to their importance to living things. Score/Step 3.0 Target (Learning Goal) I am able to summarize the properties of water and relate how these properties make water essential for life on Earth. Explain how polarity and hydrogen bonding affects each of the properties of water. Given multiple biological scenarios identify the specific property of water being illustrated.
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