Student Name: Sonia Sheryr
Grade Contracted For __X__ A ____ B ____ C
| What concepts are you going to learn, or skills are you going to develop? | How will you learn the content/ develop the skill? | What evidence will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | How will you and I assess the evidence of your learning/skills? |
| (20%)Based on 9a, construct insightful problem statements with evidence of relevant factors.: Create an insightful problem statement supported by appropriate evidence. | Participate and prepare for class discussionsReferring to old assignments when receiving new feedback.Take notes during lectures | Reading reflections Scientist spotlight jigsaw prep Research paper drafts | I will receive an A on week 1 scientist reflection worksheet. I will receive and A on week 2 reading reflection. I will receive an A on week 3 project draft outline. I will receive an A on week 4 jigsaw. I will receive an A on week 5 reading reflection. |
| 20%Based on 5bAccesses information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources.: Using past research techniques to find effective information. | This will help me practice current and new skills to become an effective researcher | Project brainstorm Jigsaw prep Scientist spotlight 10 research paper citations | I will receive an A on week 4 jigsaw. I will receive an A on week 4 scientist spotlight. I will receive an A on week 5 project citations. I will receive an A on week 6 jigsaw. I will receive an A on week 6 scientist spotlight. |
| (20%)Based on (8b. Uses compelling, appropriate delivery techniques): I want to be able to speak without being too fast or too slow while using nonverbal techniques. | -practicing presenting with my group -ask others for feedback and advice for nonverbal skills while presenting | Practicing presentations with group Final Presentation Class Discussions Jigsaw | I will receive an A on week 4 jigsaw. I will receive an A on week 6 jigsaw. I will receive an A on week 7 in-class activity. I will present the introduction of my presentation. |
| (20%)Based on (7c. Reviews prior learning inside and outside the classroom to reveal significantly changed educational and life experiences perspectives. When evaluating a problem, value all perspectives and use prior knowledge and expertise to aid in coming up with a solution. | Pay attention everyday-Value prior assignments as learning opportunities. -Understand the meaning of each experience I encounter. | Final project Project brainstorm Experimental design draft Jigsaw prep | Majority of my assignments will be turned in on time. I will receive an A on week 3 project draft outline. I will receive an A on week 3 jigsaw prep. I will receive an A on week 4 jigsaw. I will receive an A on week 5 project citations. |
| (20%)Based on 2b, takes risks in assignments and in approaches to learning to create new knowledge.: Engage in innovative approaches to learning and assignments to generate new knowledge. | Actively take notes in class to refer to them while working on assignmentsUse research in my brainstorming and presentations | Brainstorm Presentation draft Draft outline Final project | I will receive an A on week 3 project draft outline. I will receive an A on week 5 project citations. I will receive an A on annotated bibliography. 20% of my sources will be from the past 5 years. |