Dogs: Standard 8.SP.2 - Know that straight lines are widely used to model relationships between two quantitative variables. For scatter plots that suggest a linear association, informally fit a straight line, and informally assess the model fit by judging the closeness of the data points to the line.
This formative assessment exemplar was created by a team of Utah educators to be used as a resource in the classroom. It was reviewed for appropriateness by a Bias and Sensitivity/Special Education team and by state mathematics leaders. While no assessment is perfect, it is intended to be used as a formative tool that enables teachers to obtain evidence of student learning, identify assets and gaps in that learning, and adjust instruction for the two dimensions that are important for mathematical learning experiences (i.e., Standards for Mathematical Practice, Major Work of the Grade).

This is a lesson plan template created to engage young readers and encourage students to read fluently. Produced for 1st grade students, in a face-to-face setting. It can be completed in two 30 minute chuncks in one day, or across two days. The purpose of this lesson is to build a greater love for reading in each student. Reading with expression can aid in reading fluency and comprehension. You will be using dance along videos and engaging songs to introduce fluency. Students will create individual projects and be provided with opportunities to work with a partner to assess their learning. Instructions to incude diverse learners are included in section 1, 4, 5 and 6. 

Students play an identification game of hot and cold using their voices and dynamics.

Students play an identification game of hot and cold using their voices and dynamics.

Genuis Hour project idea for ELA researching a topic of student's choice regarding WWII and/or the Holocaust. Preview image Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash

The Earth Club: Standard 6.RP.1 - Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio relationship between two quantities.
This formative assessment exemplar was created by a team of Utah educators to be used as a resource in the classroom. It was reviewed for appropriateness by a Bias and Sensitivity/Special Education team and by state mathematics leaders. While no assessment is perfect, it is intended to be used as a formative tool that enables teachers to obtain evidence of student learning, identify assets and gaps in that learning, and adjust instruction for the two dimensions that are important for mathematical learning experiences (i.e., Standards for Mathematical Practice, Major Work of the Grade).

In this lesson, students will engage in a creative assessment of Earth's systems and their interactions. Through the creation of a stop motion animated story, students will demonstrate their understanding of how different Earth systems interact. Working in groups, students will select at least two Earth systems to portray in their stop motion film, using playdough. This lesson is designed to span 3 45-minute blocks, allowing time for brainstorming, planning, and presenting their animations. 

This is a lesson designed to integrate science curriculum with computer programming for 4th graders.

This is a lesson for preschool students. In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of eating healthy and how to make good food choices. They will learn about the five food groups and be able to categorize food into the correct food groups. This lesson follows the following core standards: Strand 4: Nutritions- Students will understand why food choices are important, Standard HE 4.1 Identify a variety of healthy foods, Standard HE 4.2-Identify healthy food and begin to categorize into food groups, Standard 4.3  Try new foods from a variety of food groups.Image Citation: food healthy flyer landscape by yellow bananas from Canva created by Suzanne McMillan

Ecosystems are shaped by interactions among living organisms and their physical environment. A food chain shows the energy flow through organisms in an environment. A food pyramid shows loss of energy in a food chain.

Educators’ development and growth is foundational in directly impacting student learning and success. This microcreditional focuses on educator stages of development and differentiating instructional coaching practices when working with educators. Also, considering adult learning theory practices when working with educators is essential for honoring educator experience and meeting educator development needs.

This microcredential focuses on the effective use of technology, engagement, and data collected during instruction to assess student learning and adjust instruction according to student needs. These skills are essential to the implementation of effective instructional practices that lead to successful student learning outcomes.

Electric Cars: Standard 7.RP.3: Use proportional relationships to solve multi-step ratio and percent problems.
This formative assessment exemplar was created by a team of Utah educators to be used as a resource in the classroom. It was reviewed for appropriateness by a Bias and Sensitivity/Special Education team and by state mathematics leaders. While no assessment is perfect, it is intended to be used as a formative tool that enables teachers to obtain evidence of student learning, identify assets and gaps in that learning, and adjust instruction for the two dimensions that are important for mathematical learning experiences (i.e., Standards for Mathematical Practice, Major Work of the Grade).

The focus of this microcredential is understanding key differences and similarities between the elementary and secondary student development and pedagogy. Note that earning this Microcredential requires prerequisites as aligned with the USBE Instructional Coaching Endorsement and is intended as a competency path for an experienced instructional coach.

When students are given the opportunity to express themselves, they need creative options and a variety of formats available to meet their needs. See how AI supports the student's content through design and publishing process in tools like Sway and Stream to allow students to share professionally designed work without wasting time and energy on executive tasks.

In this video, we share how student-created Nearpod presentations can be used in the classroom.

This is a lesson plan created by Spanish 1-2 teacher Erin Sanislo. It is mean to be a Presentational Speaking summative project at the end of a food unit for students to use food vocabulary in a recipe and demonstrate their knowledge of commands to present a recipe. Thumnail Image Citation: "Mexican Food" by mrsdkrebs is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

This short video and interactive assessment activity is designed to teach second graders an overview - equivalent decimals ending in zero.

Students solve 3 digital math addition fact puzzles in order to escape the jungle (1-find their way through the cave, 2-sneak past the sleeping lions to get to the jeep, and 3-opening the treasure chest for the key to the jeep!)
Addition to 20

Thumbnail Image Citation: Bouwhuis, Laura. "Escape the Jungle" Google Sites, 12 July 2022, https://sites.google.com/alpinedistrict.org/escapethejungle/home

This article aligns the concepts of Essential Principle 2 of the Climate Sciences to the K-5 content standards of the National Science Education Standards. The author also identifies common misconceptions about heat and the greenhouse gases effect and offers resources for assessing students' understanding of interactions among components of the Earth system. This article continues the examination of the climate sciences and climate literacy on which the online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle is structured.