First Introduction
For this semester, i look forward to a healthy class environment. I believe that in order for me and my peers to thrive academically, we have to ensure that we all hold everyone to the same standard. Even if someone isn’t living up to their part, resulting in the group experiencing a minor set back, I think it is important as a group to have that communication there so that we can quickly come up with a solution so that we won’t face another set back again. As far as academics, I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge in some way, a different way actually. Since this is a science class, I’m very to eager to see how the “science” part of CODES plays out. Looking back at the last two semesters, I really was focused on more so the research part of our projects and gathering information to help support my group and I community project, but for this class I’m hoping it’s more of getting a clear understanding of how I can connect scientific research to what I’ve already been doing with Cahokia heights. Going into this semester, I think I struggle with time management and communication, I would’ve picked one of the goals listed in student outcomes, but i don’t think that’s something that i truly struggle with. i want to be honest. These two things hold me back tremendously, it intervenes with me getting things done sometimes. I definitely think that I’ve grown since last year and I have been fighting against these two weaknesses because i was taught that closed mouths don’t get fed and plus my future is in my hands and it’s my responsibility. No one else.
Global learning (25%)
Applies and adapts an understanding of different worldviews and experiences to meaningfully interact with other cultures and solve problems. (4)
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What example will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen example demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| I will about different perspectives through Braiding Sweetgrass, scientist reflections and spotlights, class discussions, and research for my community project. I will consider how people’s experiences and relationships with their communities and environments can influence how they understand problems and possible solutions. | Scientist spotlight scientist reflection class discussions research project reading notebook entries from braiding sweetgrass | My examples will demonstrate that I a recognize perspectives and experiences that differ from my own and connect those perspectives to a real world environmental issue. They will also show that I can use what I learn from different perspectives when thinking about possible solutions. |
Information literacy (20%)
(5) correctly identifies the scope of a research question and selects appropriate, credible information to address it
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What example will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen example demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| I will research my topic using scientific articles and reliable sources. I will practice identifying information that directly relates to my research question, evaluating the credibility of sources, and using evidence to support my ideas. | Annotated bibliography annotated articles research paper research paper draft (sec 1-4) 10 research paper citations | These examples demonstrate that I can locate credible sources, explain why they are relevant to my research, identify important evidence, and connect information from multiple sources to my research question. |
Problem solving skills (25%)
13a Demonstrates a thorough understanding of content, audience, and purpose.
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What example will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen example demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| I will brainstorm multiple research ideas and possible solutions before choosing one specific research question. I will research different approaches to addressing community and environmental problems and use evidence to determine which approaches are worth investigating further. | Reading notebook entries exam 1 exam 2 5 possible research ideas | My work will demonstrate that I can identify multiple approaches to a problem, compare them, consider their strengths and limitations and use evidence and reasoning to choose a specific direction for my research. |
Quantitative literacy (25%)
(10) uses quantitative information to support arguments and draw logical conclusions
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What example will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen example demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| I will practice interpreting quantitative information and using data to support conclusions. In my research project, I will develop an experimental design and determine what data should be collected to evaluate my hypothesis. | Experimental design draft final research paper graphs and data used in the project | My work will demonstrate that I can identify and interpret relevant data, organize qualitative information, and use that information to support a logical conclusion about my research question. |
Civic Engagement (25%)
1b Connects and extends knowledge from academic to study engagement
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What example will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen example demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| Use examples from class discussions, readings or research to analyze the hands on work. Reflect on what I’ve learned from listening to others’ perspectives and how it changed my understanding. Reflect on how my experience with my Cahokia group expanded or reinforced what I learned in class. | Annotated bibliography Group Project Jig Saw prep notes Reflections Scientist spotlight | These examples shows that I understand the real world impact of my studies, how my academic knowledge helped me make informed decisions, shows that i value learning through community collaboration. |