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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Self Directed Learning
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- I can explore different ways to enhance our school’s green space by asking thoughtful questions about how plants can benefit everyone in our community
- I use my Reflection Garden Journal to jot down my ideas and reflect on how they address the needs of my classmates and neighbors.
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- I can follow a guided plan and complete most steps to contribute to the creation of our sensory garden, and with some help, I use feedback from teachers and classmates to reflect on my work and make improvements.
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- I can actively reflect on my contributions to enhancing our school's green space by documenting my progress and challenges in my Reflection Garden Journal
- I can set clear, achievable goals to improve my skills and knowledge, seek and incorporate feedback from peers and experts, and show curiosity and respect in understanding the diverse needs of our community.
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- I proactively set personal goals and craft detailed action plans aligned with the project's objectives, demonstrating initiative and adaptability
- I thoughtfully incorporate feedback from peers and mentors into my Reflection Garden Journal, using it to refine my strategies and deepen my understanding of civic needs
- Through mindful teamwork, I foster a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and enhances group wellbeing, actively seeking out opportunities to understand and address community challenges with respect and empathy.
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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Collaboration
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- I actively listen to my teammates during group activities, sharing my ideas clearly and asking questions to better understand their perspectives.
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- I can work with my team to create a sensory garden plan, where I share my ideas and listen to others respectfully
- I can participate in group activities and make sure everyone's voice is heard
- I try different team roles and make decisions together with my classmates to improve the green space for everyone at our school.
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- I collaborate effectively with my peers by contributing my ideas and listening to others during planning sessions, ensuring that everyone's perspective is included
- I actively engage in community service projects by participating in the transformation of our school's green space and reflecting on the impact of our work
- I show that I understand teamwork is about making sure everyone feels valued, and I respect different viewpoints by asking questions and learning about what others think and feel.
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- I can effectively collaborate with my peers to design and transform our sensory garden, ensuring that everyone's ideas are respected and integrated into the project
- I participate actively in group planning sessions, contribute thoughtful insights, and help resolve any conflicts that arise, all while demonstrating care for our community's needs and reflecting on our shared experiences to improve our work.
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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Content Expertise
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- I can begin to identify ways plants and natural elements can create sensory experiences in a garden by observing my surroundings and asking questions
- I can work with peers to brainstorm ideas and share my initial thoughts in my Reflection Garden Journal.
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- I can apply my understanding of scientific and mathematical concepts to help design part of the sensory garden, using feedback to improve my plans and contribute to the team's efforts
- I show curiosity and respect by listening to community members' ideas and considering them in our project, ensuring our garden meets everyone's needs.
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- I can thoughtfully apply my knowledge of plants and ecosystems by designing a section of the sensory garden that caters to diverse needs, using feedback from my peers and community members to enhance my initial ideas
- I can clearly explain how my choices support the wellbeing of the garden visitors and reflect on how contributing to this project benefits our school and community.
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- I can expertly design and execute a comprehensive sensory garden map that integrates scientific and mathematical concepts like soil health and plant layout
- I thoughtfully participate in community service, addressing civic needs and promoting wellbeing while respecting diverse perspectives
- I reflect on our efforts and validate community impact through engaging plant care guides and innovative presentations that showcase our collaboration and transformation journey.
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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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- I can identify a basic need in our school community that our sensory garden can address, and with guidance, I consider different ideas for the garden while practicing respect for my classmates' suggestions
- I use simple strategies with teacher support to solve problems that come up, such as deciding which plants might thrive in our space, and reflect on the changes we are making together.
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- I can identify some ways plants can improve our sensory experience and describe how these ideas can meet our school's needs, even if I need a little help to explain my thoughts clearly
- I can work with others to plan basic steps for transforming our green space, making sure to listen to my classmates' ideas and share my own respectfully, while starting to understand different points of view in our community.
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- I can creatively solve problems by exploring different ways plants can contribute to a calming green space, and I actively listen to understand others' ideas
- I use my curiosity to learn about the needs of our community, and I reflect on how our sensory garden project helps address these needs
- I work well with my team, contributing ideas and respecting different viewpoints to make sure we achieve our goals together.
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- I can creatively solve problems by considering diverse perspectives and developing innovative approaches to transform our green space into a calming sensory garden, while actively collaborating with my peers and community members to ensure the project meets the needs of all users
- I can reflect on our collective civic efforts and make adjustments based on feedback to ensure our work addresses bias, promotes inclusion, and respects diverse lived experiences.
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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Academic Mindset
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- I can start to participate in group activities to explore how we can improve our school's green space, showing curiosity by asking questions to understand different perspectives and beginning to plan how we'll work together to achieve our goal.
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- I express my understanding of creating a sensory garden by participating in planned activities with my team, listening to classmates’ ideas respectfully, and asking questions to learn more about the different needs in our community
- I can share my thoughts on how plants create calming spaces and consider others' perspectives when planning the garden design.
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- I can thoughtfully contribute to transforming our school space by collaborating with my peers and community experts, using feedback to guide our project development, and reflecting on how our garden design supports both ecological health and inclusivity.
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- I actively collaborate with community experts and peers to transform our school environment into a sensory-rich green space that serves all students, including those with special needs
- By planning and prioritizing my actions, I demonstrate teamwork and leadership to ensure our garden addresses civic and ecological needs
- I engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives and document our efforts through a digital presentation and garden showcase, reflecting on how our collective work can create a more inclusive and calming space.
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