Illinois Learning Standards

Stage C - Science

Science Classroom Assessments Aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards

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The assessments are coded according to standard and stage. Example: 11A.C is aligned to standard 11A, Stage C (third grade). Sample student work, when available, will follow the assessment.

11A.C - Inquiry Overview

Students will apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry within classroom investigations.
11B.C - Design Overview

Students will apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design within classroom investigations.
12A.C - Classifying Living Things

Students will apply the process of scientific inquiry to classify present life forms and their adaptations.
12B.C - Breaking the Food Chain

Students will apply the process of scientific inquiry to examine interdependence of organisms in ecosystems.
12C.C - Physical Properties

Students will apply the process of scientific inquiry to analyze simple properties and changes of matter.
12D.C - Moving Along

Students will apply the process of technological design to explain the concepts of motion.
12E.C - Water, Water Everywhere

Students will apply the process of scientific inquiry to analyze Earth’s land, water and atmosphere as systems.
12F.C - Solar System Cycles

Students will apply the processes of technological design to document the natural cycles and patterns in the solar system.
13A.C - Time-Lapsed Observations

Students will apply scientific habits of mind by comparing data sets from classroom observations and timed intervals.
13B.C - Science Reporter: Where in the World is Science?

Students will play the role of a science reporter to explore direct connections to science and technology in various real-world applications.

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