Science MSP (Grade 8) 

Science MSP Prep Resources (2014)

Science Assessment Updates for 2014, Gr. 8, OSPI 

Test and Item Specifications Gr 8 w/ Updates, OSPI

Lessons Learned from Scoring Student Work on the 2013 MSP, OSPI

OSPI Educator Resources Page, OSPI

Released Scenarios and Items, Gr. 8  Teachers &  Student Editions, OSPI 

Field Investigation Scenarios (Gr. 8 MSP) 

• Schoolyard Ecosystem - A PCA on Field Investigations for 8th Gr. Science - Updated 3/27/12 - Developed by Kirk Robbins for 5th Gr.; modified for 8th Gr. by Seattle Schools.
• Invertebrates Native vs. Non-native plants - SPS
• Soil Invertebrates -SPS
• Worm Invest. - SPS
• Field Investigations - Pacific Education Institute - free online guide developed in Washington State. Overview of field investigations and lesson ideas.
• General Field Investigation Template - general template for field studies (not MSP format) - SPS

WA State Standards (2009)

EALR1: Systems Practice 

EALR 2: Inquiry Practice

• Field Investigations
• MSP Conclusion Writing Templates
• Controlled Experiment vs. Field Investigation

EALR 3: Application/Engineering Practice  

• Marshmallow Design Application Project, 2012 
• Applications Workshop, March 3, 2011 
• Salty Water Cleanup Application Project (ongoing 2010-13), by Bob Ettinger and Emily Elasky, Mercer MS
• School Garden Application
• Application Templates
• OSPI Assessment
• Application Project Template
• Application Projects

Seattle Schools MS Standards Alignment Documents 2012