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-Misses one class or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences-Annotates all readings thoroughly-Makes substantive comments in discussions-Completes all assignments on time (or has an approved extension request)-Work demonstrates intellectual engagement, care, effort, and growth in response to feedback-Collaborates substantially, contributes to vision, works equally with peers | -Misses two classes or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences-Annotates readings -Often participates in discussion-Completes all major assignments on time (or has an approved extension request)-Completes most SAs on time-Work demonstrates care, effort, and growth in response to feedback-Collaborates equally, completes required work | -Misses three classes or fewer, or completes make-up work for excused absences-Completes most readings-Sometimes adds to discussion-Completes all major assignments on time (or has an approved extension request)-Completes at least four SAs-Meets minimal expectations on assignments; shows limited growth in response to feedback-Completes required collaborative work |
| What concepts are you going to learn, or skills are you going to develop? | What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| 4) Global Learninga. Adapts and applies a deep understanding of multiple worldviews, experiences, and power structures while initiating meaningful interaction with other cultures to address significant global problems. | I will participate in discussions and activities that help me interact respectfully to gauge different experiences and viewpoints from my own. I will compare different perspectives and try to consider how culture and power structures influence the way people think about and understand global problems. | Research Project Group/Class Discussions Reflections Group Work | These examples will help demonstrate that I can understand and explain different worldviews. The following assignments also show that I can consider the effects of different cultures and backgrounds when discussing solutions to global problems. |
| 5) Information Literacy b. Accesses information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources. | I will practice using different sources and library resources, websites to effectively find information. I will learn how to determine if a source is relevant, accurate, and credible, as well as current, while also comparing information from other sources. | Annotated Bibliography Research Project Scientist Spotlight Research paper Research paper citations | The following examples will demonstrate how I will use effective search strategies and reliable resources to help support my research. Showing that my research is credible and accurate. |
| 9) Problem-Solving Skills c. Implements solutions to address multiple contextual factors. | I will practice identifying problems and implementing solutions that can solve every factor of the problem. | Research Project Jigsaw Group Work Reflections | These examples will show that I can identify different factors that influence a problem and use that information to develop a solution. |
| 10) Quantitative Literacy b. Uses quantitative analysis of data as the basis for deep and thoughtful judgments, drawing insightful, carefully qualified conclusions. | I will practice interpreting and analyzing different forms of data. Noticing patterns or trends within research. Making conclusions based on what the evidence gathered supports. | Research Paper Research Project’ Experimental Design Project Research | These examples will show that I can use quantitative evidence to make informed conclusions . Showing that I can identify and explain what the numbers mean and analyze data to help draw different conclusions. |
| 5) Information Literacya. Defines the scope of research questions effectively and selects information cogently to address them. | I will learn to determine what information is relevant to my research questions while also focusing on sources that directly support my research and questions. | Research paper Annotated Bibliography Experimental Design Research Question Scientist Spotlight | These examples will show that I can create a research question and identify directly relevant information. I can also organize evidence and select the important information that helps address factors of the research question. |