Content Standard: L. Communication
Students will communicate effectively in the applications of science and technology.
Common Assessments(s): Maine LAD Task: Comparing Soils (G. Universe)

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Record results of experiments or activities (e.g., interviews, discussions, field work) and summarize and communicate what they have learned.	Students need to know how to record and organize data.			Examples of practice activities: Classifying Life Forms A2, A4, Ecology B1, B2, B3, B4, Earth F1, F2	Students will be able to accurately record results and explain what they have learned.	bias discuss graphs media modeling question validity results self assess spreadsheets summarize tables technology varied sources word processing
2. Ask clarifying and extending questions.	Students need to know the difference between asking questions and telling information.			Across the curriculum	Students demonstrate the ability to ask appropriate questions
3. Reflect on work in science and technology using such activities as discussions, journals, and self-assessment.	Students will take time to look back on science activities in a discussion or in a journal.			Across the curriculum	Students will participate in discussions, write in journals, and self- assess.
4. Make and/or use sketches, tables, graphs, physical representations, and manipulatives to explain procedures and ideas.	Students need to know how to draw a sketch or make a physical representation of an idea.			Examples of practice activities: Classifying Life Forms A1, A2, A4, Ecology B1, B2, B3, Earth F1, F2, F4, Universe G1, G3, G4	Students will demonstrate the ability to use sketches and physical representations to explain procedures and ideas.