Student Name: Sophia Overturf 

Grade Contracted For ____ A __X__ 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? 
(25%) Based on (4) Global Learning   c. Applies knowledge and skills to implement sophisticated, workable solutions to address complex global problems using interdisciplinary perspectives.   Engage in both readings and class discussions to learn about multiple worldviews, cultures and experiences Prepare for class discussions on global issues  Use 2-3 reflections that reflect the discussions on global problems  Research report – introduction to topic (rubric #2) will highlight significance Research report – summary and reflections will reflect on issues presented in the report (rubric # 6) Attend and participate in at least 80% of class sessions  Complete weekly reflections on time and answer questions fully Be Prepared for about 80% of class sessions Perform “Excellent” work according to the research report rubric (rubric #2, #6) 
(25%) Based on (5) Information Literacy   b. Accesses information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources.   Work with research group to come up with a question and/or hypothesis Look at sources of evidence for the research report   Use SIUE resources to format references Research report – research question (rubric #3) Research report – literature review and analysis (rubric #4) Research report – Reference page (rubric #7) Annotated Bibliography   Perform “Excellent” work according to the research report rubric (rubric #3, #4, and #7) Perform “Satisfactory” on the pre-assignments for the research report based on annotations 
(25%) Based on (9) Problem-Solving Skills b. Identifies and evaluate multiple approaches for solving problems.     By going to class lectures and learning what is taught in class to apply it to the problems that need to be solved Use atleast one of the unit exams that shows achievement in problem solving Achieve an average of 75% or higher on unit exams 
(25%) Based on (10) Quantitative Literacy  a. Skillfully represents quantitative information.   By learning in class and work to learn how to analyze data Analyze various sources of data for the research report     Research Report – Proposed experiment (#5) Perform “Excellent” work according to the research report rubric (rubric #5)