SEEd Natural Resources
Assessment
This assessment was adapted from a Utah Science Core Guides assessment exemplar. Standard: 8.4.3 Design a solution to monitor or mitigate the potential effects of the use of natural resources. Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well each solution meets the criteria and constraints of the problem. Examples of uses of the natural environment could include agriculture, conservation efforts, recreation, solar energy, and water management. (ESS3.A, ESS3.C, ETS1.A, ETS1.B, ETS1.C) Phenomenon Utah Lake Eutrophication Proficient Student Explanation of Phenomenon: Student answers will vary based on their choices provided in the Utah Lake Improvement and Restoration Projects. Resources Original SEEd Assessment Exemplar 8.4.3
Known as Utah’s largest freshwater lake at roughly 148 sq. miles, Utah Lake provides a variety of recreation activities. Utah Lake State Park offers fishing access. With an average water temperature of 75 degrees, Utah Lake provides an excellent outlet for swimming, boating, and paddleboarding. (State Parks, 2022)
Topics and standards: Natural Resources, Earth Science, MS-ESS3-3, ESS3.C, ESS3.A, Human Impacts, Constructing Explanations & Designing Solutions, Cause & Effect, Grades 6-8, 3D Science Tasks, 8.4.3, Hosted Utah SEEd, 6-ESS3-2, Assessment, 3.3.6-8.M