Assessment
📝 Growth Reflection
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
8.MS-LS4-4
8.MS-LS4-5
Big Ideas
Real-World Challenge
Submission Required
Grading Required
Individually, students compose a structured reflection (300–500 words) describing how their understanding of natural selection, artificial selection, and biodiversity evolved from Discover to Share. They reference specific evidence from interviews, modeling data, and presentation feedback, and identify at least two next steps for continued partnership with the conservation community.
Plan day
Day 20
Duration
5 min
Grouping
Individual
Steps
4 steps
Lesson plan
4 steps · 5 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Reflection: Explain the goal of the activity and review the key components of natural and artificial selection explored throughout the project. (5 min) |
| 2 | Individual Reflection Time: Begin writing your growth reflection by focusing on how your understanding of natural selection and artificial selection has changed. (15 min) |
| 3 | Evidence Gathering: Reference specific evidence from your interviews, modeling data, and presentation feedback to support your reflection. (10 min) |
| 4 | Next Steps Planning: Identify at least two possible next steps for continued partnership with the conservation community, based on your findings and reflections. (5 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Prepare a reflection guide with prompts that align with the standards and competencies, ensuring students consider evidence from their work when describing their growth and potential next steps.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to write a growth reflection that describes how your understanding of natural and artificial selection, as well as biodiversity, has evolved. Reference evidence from interviews, modeling data, and presentation feedback. Your goal is to articulate your scientific growth and propose two next steps for continued conservation collaboration. You'll need your notes, feedback from presentations, and any other materials used throughout the project.