BioBlitz: Genes, Green, and Global Change!

Category	Learning Goal	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving	I can identify and explain a basic example of biodiversity by pointing out different types of species or ecosystems I have learned about during the project I can also use a simple description to show how human activities might affect these examples, making connections to the impacts I learned about in the project.	I can identify some innovative approaches to addressing real-world biodiversity challenges and make connections between them and human activities I use mathematical representations to provide a basic explanation of how different factors affect biodiversity in various ecosystems, although my solutions may need further refinement to effectively reduce human impacts.	I work creatively and thoughtfully to design hands-on exhibits that effectively demonstrate how human activities impact biodiversity and ecosystems I use mathematical evidence to support my explanations, and I consider a variety of innovative approaches when evaluating and refining solutions to these complex environmental challenges.	I can thoughtfully design an interactive exhibit that effectively communicates the importance of biodiversity, using detailed mathematical representations and evidence to showcase the impact of human activities on ecosystems I am able to creatively evaluate and refine solutions for mitigating biodiversity loss and demonstrate a strong connection between real-world environmental challenges and my exhibit through engaging formats like board games or models that elementary students can interact with.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Content Expertise	I can identify some basic ideas about biodiversity and explain a few reasons why it is important, using simple examples from what I've learned I can participate in discussions about biodiversity challenges and try out different ways to think about solutions, even if I'm still figuring out the details.	I can explain how mathematical representations support my ideas about biodiversity for my species, and I can identify a simple solution to reduce human impacts on this species' habitat.	I can effectively explain how biodiversity, genetics, and ecosystem dynamics are interconnected, using real-world examples I apply mathematical representations to demonstrate factors affecting biodiversity and ecosystem populations, showcasing my understanding through creative exhibits and video explanations I propose and evaluate solutions to reduce human impact on biodiversity, ensuring my ideas are clear and backed by evidence.	I can accurately explain how biodiversity is interconnected with genetics and ecosystem dynamics, using evidence-based mathematical models to illustrate these relationships I demonstrate this understanding by designing a creative, hands-on exhibit that showcases a comprehensive solution to a biodiversity challenge, effectively communicating its impact and significance to both elementary students and the community through engaging formats and clear explanations.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Effective Communication	I can clearly explain my ideas about biodiversity, using specific examples to make my points understandable for everyone.	I can explain the key concepts of biodiversity through my exhibit, using evidence and examples to show some understanding of different biodiversity factors, and I can share my ideas with others using clear and appropriate language, even if I need prompts or questions to deepen my explanation.	I can effectively communicate my understanding of biodiversity and human impacts by presenting engaging exhibits that incorporate mathematical evidence and thoughtful design solutions to elementary students and community members at the Safari Park exhibition.	I can communicate my understanding of biodiversity, genetics, and ecosystem dynamics through engaging exhibits that educate and inspire others I effectively explain how mathematical evidence supports biodiversity conservation and articulate well-researched solutions to minimize human impact on ecosystems My work showcases creative approaches that are easily understood and impactful to my audience, demonstrating my ability to connect scientific concepts to real-world environmental challenges.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

I can identify and explain a basic example of biodiversity by pointing out different types of species or ecosystems I have learned about during the project
I can also use a simple description to show how human activities might affect these examples, making connections to the impacts I learned about in the project.

I can identify some innovative approaches to addressing real-world biodiversity challenges and make connections between them and human activities
I use mathematical representations to provide a basic explanation of how different factors affect biodiversity in various ecosystems, although my solutions may need further refinement to effectively reduce human impacts.

I work creatively and thoughtfully to design hands-on exhibits that effectively demonstrate how human activities impact biodiversity and ecosystems
I use mathematical evidence to support my explanations, and I consider a variety of innovative approaches when evaluating and refining solutions to these complex environmental challenges.

I can thoughtfully design an interactive exhibit that effectively communicates the importance of biodiversity, using detailed mathematical representations and evidence to showcase the impact of human activities on ecosystems
I am able to creatively evaluate and refine solutions for mitigating biodiversity loss and demonstrate a strong connection between real-world environmental challenges and my exhibit through engaging formats like board games or models that elementary students can interact with.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Content Expertise

I can identify some basic ideas about biodiversity and explain a few reasons why it is important, using simple examples from what I've learned
I can participate in discussions about biodiversity challenges and try out different ways to think about solutions, even if I'm still figuring out the details.

I can explain how mathematical representations support my ideas about biodiversity for my species, and I can identify a simple solution to reduce human impacts on this species' habitat.

I can effectively explain how biodiversity, genetics, and ecosystem dynamics are interconnected, using real-world examples
I apply mathematical representations to demonstrate factors affecting biodiversity and ecosystem populations, showcasing my understanding through creative exhibits and video explanations
I propose and evaluate solutions to reduce human impact on biodiversity, ensuring my ideas are clear and backed by evidence.

I can accurately explain how biodiversity is interconnected with genetics and ecosystem dynamics, using evidence-based mathematical models to illustrate these relationships
I demonstrate this understanding by designing a creative, hands-on exhibit that showcases a comprehensive solution to a biodiversity challenge, effectively communicating its impact and significance to both elementary students and the community through engaging formats and clear explanations.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Effective Communication

I can clearly explain my ideas about biodiversity, using specific examples to make my points understandable for everyone.

I can explain the key concepts of biodiversity through my exhibit, using evidence and examples to show some understanding of different biodiversity factors, and I can share my ideas with others using clear and appropriate language, even if I need prompts or questions to deepen my explanation.

I can effectively communicate my understanding of biodiversity and human impacts by presenting engaging exhibits that incorporate mathematical evidence and thoughtful design solutions to elementary students and community members at the Safari Park exhibition.

I can communicate my understanding of biodiversity, genetics, and ecosystem dynamics through engaging exhibits that educate and inspire others
I effectively explain how mathematical evidence supports biodiversity conservation and articulate well-researched solutions to minimize human impact on ecosystems
My work showcases creative approaches that are easily understood and impactful to my audience, demonstrating my ability to connect scientific concepts to real-world environmental challenges.