Aligned with Pennsylvania Academic Standards for:
Environment and Ecology
4.2. Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources A. Explain
that renewable and nonrenewable resources supply energy and materials.
Identify alternative sources of energy.
Identify and compare
fuels used in industrial and agricultural societies. Compare
and contrast the cycles of various natural resources.
10. A. Analyze the use of renewable and nonrenewable
resources. Explain the effects on the environment and sustainability
through the use of nonrenewable resources.
Evaluate the advantages
and disadvantages of reusing our natural resources.
12. A. Analyze factors affecting the availability of
renewable and nonrenewable resources. Evaluate the use of natural
resources and offer approaches for using them while diminishing waste
Reading Writing, Listening and Speaking
1.2. 5, 8, 11 Reading Critically in All Content Areas
- A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and
documents in all academic areas.
1.2. 5, 8, 11 Reading Critically in All Content Areas
- B. Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality
of material produced.
1.4.5. 8, 11 Types of Writing - B. Write multi-paragraph
informational pieces (e.g., essays, descriptions, letters, reports,
instructions).
1.4.5. 8, 11 Types of Writing - C. Write persuasive
pieces.
1.5.5, 8, 11 Quality of Writing - A. Write with a sharp,
distinct focus identifying topic, task and audience.
1.5.5, 8, 11 Quality of Writing - B. Write using well-developed
content appropriate for the topic.
1.6. 5, 8, 11 Speaking and Listening - E. Participate
in small and large group discussions and presentations.
1.6.5, 8, 11 Speaking and Listening - F. Use media for
learning purposes.
1.8.5, 8, 11 Research - B. Locate information using
appropriate sources and strategies.
1.8. 5, 8, 11 Research - C. Organize and present the
main ideas from research. Credit sources using a structured format.
Pennsylvania
Writing Assessment Domain Scoring Guide
Science and Technology
3.7.7 A. Apply computer software to
solve specific problems. Identify software designed to meet specific
needs (e.g., Computer Aided Drafting, design software, tutorial, financial,
presentation software). Identify and solve basic software problems
relevant to specific software applications. Identify basic multimedia
applications. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of desktop publishing
applications.
3.7. Technological devices - C. Explain and demonstrate
basic computer operations and concepts. C. Apply basic computer operations
and concepts.
3.7. Technological devices - D. Apply computer software
to solve specific problems. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of desktop
publishing applications.
3.7. Technological devices - E. Apply basic computer
communications systems.
3.8. Science, Technology and Human Endeavors B. Explain
how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human
needs and improve the quality of life.
3.8.4 A. Know that people select, create and use science
and technology and that they are limited by social and physical restraints.
Identify and describe positive and negative impacts that influence
or result from new tools and techniques.
Career Education and Work
Career Awareness and Preparation - 13.1.8. - E. Analyze the economic factors that impact employment opportunities
13.3. Career Retention and Advancement - 13.3.5 - C. Identify effective group interaction strategies
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