Grade 8 Science Proficiency Scale Quarter 1

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1 Grade 8 Science Proficiency Scale Quarter 1 1 Novice 2 = Partially Proficient 3 = Meeting can use provided vocabulary to describe the cycling of Earth s materials or the flow of energy that drives this process. to describe the cycling of Earth s materials or the flow of energy that drives this process. Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process. (ESS2-1) applying in depth cycling of Earth s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process Engineering Design Technical Reading Technical Writing can complete the steps of the Engineering Design Process when solving a problem. cite central idea of primary and secondary source documents. response to a research question, with reference to the textual evidence of the original source. Complete some but not all eight steps of the Engineering Design Process when solving a problem. Analyze and cite evidence to support the central idea of source documents and describe the format used to structure a text. credibility of sources, question, including textual evidence and citations in a standard bibliography. Complete all eight steps of the Engineering Design Process when solving a problem. (ETS1-1, ETS1-2, ETS1-3, ETS1-4) Analyze and cite evidence to support the central idea of source documents and describe visual displays and formats used to present or clarify information in a text, explaining the author s purpose. (RST.6-8.2, RST.6-8.3, RST.6-8.5) credibility of a source, responses that include textual evidence and citations in a standard bibliography and determine when data or facts must be quoted. (WHST.6-8.8, WHST.6-8.9) Define the criteria and constraints of a problem with creativity and precision to ensure a solution; evaluate other solutions, taking into account multiple relevant scientific principles and several potential impacts, and analyze the data from tests to design a new solution to better meet the criteria. analyze and cite evidence to support the central idea of several primary and secondary source documents and describe visual displays and formats used to present or clarify information in a text, and provide rationale to explain the author s purpose. conduct research and credibility of several sources, question, including textual evidence and citations in a standard bibliography, and determine when data or facts must be quoted, independently. Grade 8 Quarter 1 Proficiency Scale pg. 1

2 Grade 8 Science Proficiency Scale Quarter 2 1 Novice 2 = Partially Proficient 3 = Meeting can provide evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth s surface at varying time and spatial scales. to provide evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth s surface at varying time and spatial scales. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth s surface at varying time and spatial scales. (ESS2-2) geoscience processes have changed Earth s surface at varying time and spatial scales Earth Science Standard 2 explain the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, seafloor structures, and the past plate motions. to explain the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions. Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions. (ESS2-3). distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions. Earth Science Standard 3 construct a partial explanation based on rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth s 4.6- billion-year-old history. Construct a partial explanation based on rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth s 4.6- billion-year-old history. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth s 4.6-billion-year-old history. (ESS1-4) evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth s 4.6-billion-year-old history. Technical Reading Technical Writing Use provided compare and contrast graphic organizer to list the central ideas and format of sources on the same topic response that is formatted details, and a concluding statement. Use a graphic organizer to compare and contrast sources on the same topic, analyzing the central idea and describing the format used to structure a text. Compose a written response that is clearly organized and formatted supporting details, and a concluding statement that appropriately addresses the intended audience. Compare and contrast sources on the same topic, analyzing and citing central idea and describing the format used to structure a text, explaining the author s purpose. (RST.6-8.6) Select a historical event and gather sources to response that is clearly organized and formatted supporting details, varied transitions, and a concluding statement that appropriately addresses the intended audience. (WHST.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.4, WHST.6-8.5) compare and contrast sources on the same topic, analyzing and citing central idea and describing the format used to structure a text, and provide rationale to explain the author s purpose. Grade 8 Quarter 2 Proficiency Scale pg. 1

3 Grade 8 Science Proficiency Scale Quarter 3 1 Novice 2 = Partially Proficient 3 = Meeting can describe the cycling of water through Earth s systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity. to describe the cycling of water through Earth s systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity. Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth s systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity. (ESS2-4) cycling of water through Earth s systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity. Earth Science Standard 2 explain how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions. to explain how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions. Collect and interpret data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions. (ESS2-5). the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions. Technical Reading Earth Science Standard 5 Earth Science Standard 4 Earth Science Standard 3 describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause climate patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. can provide evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth s mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes. explain natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of their effects. Begin to distinguish fact from reasoned judgement by selecting evidence to support each. to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause climate patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. to provide evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth s mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes. to explain natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of their effects. Read text to distinguish fact from reasoned judgement by signifying each. Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause climate patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. (ESS2-6) Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth s mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes. (ESS3-1) Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of their effects. (ESS3-2) Read text to identify and distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment by signifying each and providing evidence. (RST.6-8.8) unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause climate patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. the uneven distributions of Earth s mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes AND how humans impact natural resources. understanding about natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of their effects. distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment by signifying each and providing evidence and rationale. Grade 8 Quarter 3 Proficiency Scale pg. 1

4 Technical Writing response to a research question, with reference to the textual evidence of the original source, and use technology to publish written work. credibility of sources, question, including textual evidence and citations in a standard bibliography, and determine appropriate technology to compose, edit, and publish credibility of sources, question and further investigate additional questions created; include textual evidence and citations in a standard bibliography and determine appropriate technology to compose, edit, and publish. (WHST.6-8.6, WHST.6-8.7) conduct research and credibility of several sources, question and further investigate additional questions created; include textual evidence and citations in a standard bibliography and determine appropriate technology to compose, revise, edit, and publish independently. Grade 8 Quarter 3 Proficiency Scale pg. 2

5 Grade 8 Science Proficiency Scale Quarter 4 1 Novice 2 = Partially Proficient 3 = Meeting can develop or use a model of the Earth-Sun-Moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. to explain the Earth-Sun- Moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. Develop and use a model of the Earth-Sun-Moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. (ESS1-1) Earth-Sun-Moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. Earth Science Standard 2 describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system. to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system (ESS1-2). role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system. Earth Science Standard 3 describe scale properties of objects in the solar system. to describe scale properties of objects in the solar system. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system. (ESS1-3). understanding about scale properties of objects in the solar system. Earth Science Standard 4 Earth Science Standard 5 can provide evidence apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment OR construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth s systems. state factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century. Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment OR construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth s systems. to state factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century. Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment (ESS3-3) AND construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth s systems. (ESS3-4) Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century. (ESS3-5) understanding about human impact on the environment AND how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth s systems. factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century. Grade 8 Quarter 3 Proficiency Scale pg. 1

6 Technical Reading Technical Writing identify the central idea a text and select identified aspects of a text that reveal an author s point of view. Using a provided organizer, write to support a provided argument, connecting textual evidence, and avoid plagiarism by citing key components of sources used. Identify, analyze and cite central idea of primary and secondary source documents and identify aspects of a text that support the determination of an author s point of view. Write to support an argument that causes or has caused debate in society, acknowledging counterclaims, and supporting with textual evidence, and avoid plagiarism and follow a standard format for citation of sources. Use a wide variety of information formats to understand the central idea and key details of a text and the content presented, and identify and describe a variety of visual displays used to clarify information in a text, explaining the author s purpose. (RST.6-8.7) Write to support an argument that causes or has caused debate in society, acknowledging counterclaims, and supporting with textual evidence; in a formal style supporting details with transitions, and a concluding statement or section that supports the argument, and avoid plagiarism and follow a standard format for citation of sources. (WHST.6-8.1) Using higher-level text in a wide variety of information formats to understand the central idea and key details of a text and the content presented, and identify and describe a variety of visual displays used to clarify information in a text, explaining the author s purpose with a clear rationale. Use several higher-level sources to write to support an argument that causes or has caused debate in society, acknowledging and debunking counterclaims, and supporting with textual evidence explanations for relevance, in a formal style supporting details with transitions, and a concluding statement or section that supports the argument, and avoid plagiarism and follow a standard format for citation of sources, independently. Grade 8 Quarter 3 Proficiency Scale pg. 2