Bear-y Extinct Advocacy Adventure

Category	Learning Goal	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving	I can identify and describe the basic ways human activities have impacted animal species by listing examples from the California Gold Rush history, explaining how they led to the extinction of the California Golden Bear, and discussing simple solutions for wildlife preservation that I've learned from my museum visit and conversation with a wildlife conservationist.	I can identify key historical events and traditions that impacted the California Golden Bear's extinction and explain their significance with examples I practice building skills by constructing a smaller animal model before creating the larger paper-mache version I can share my ideas and ask questions during discussions with wildlife experts to learn more about animal rights and conservation efforts.	I can effectively analyze how historical events like the California Gold Rush impacted the extinction of animals such as the California Golden Bear I demonstrate this by creating a detailed paper-mache model and presenting my research findings accurately and engagingly I can thoughtfully discuss the relationship between human activities and animal extinction with peers and community partners, using insights from my interactive sessions to advocate for animal rights.	I can thoughtfully analyze historical events and their impacts on wildlife by actively engaging with and reflecting upon museum artifacts and expert discussions I accurately create a detailed paper-mache model of the California Golden Bear that showcases my understanding of art and engineering concepts My documentary-style presentation and written reflection provide insightful narratives that explore the connection between historical traditions and animal extinction I confidently lead discussions and presentations, using research to effectively advocate for animal rights and inspire others to reflect on and act upon these important issues.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Collaboration	I can work together with my classmates to plan and design our paper mache model of the California Golden Bear I can share ideas and listen to what others think, helping us all create a great exhibit that tells the story of the bear's extinction.	I can work with my group to plan and lead a visit to the museum, actively listen during the wildlife conservationist discussion, and share my thoughts and ideas about animal extinction with my peers.	I can work with my classmates to plan and set up our exhibition I contribute my ideas and listen to others about how we can best share what we've learned about the California Golden Bear I help make decisions and respect different perspectives, ensuring everyone in the group has a role in making the event successful.	I can collaborate effectively with peers by actively listening, sharing insightful ideas during group discussions, and working together to create a meaningful project that highlights the importance of animal rights I take initiative in organizing interactive sessions and contribute to building an engaging exhibition that fosters a deeper understanding of the California Golden Bear’s extinction and advocacy efforts.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Effective Communication	I can share my ideas and understanding with others through clear explanations about the California Golden Bear's extinction and its effects on wildlife I can express my thoughts confidently during discussions and presentations, using simple, understandable language that helps others learn about animal rights and advocacy.	I can actively participate in discussions, sharing my thoughts and asking questions to understand more about the California Golden Bear and its extinction I present my ideas clearly during the exhibition, using the paper mache model and documentary to tell the bear's story, making connections between historical events and animal rights.	I can clearly express my understanding of the California Golden Bear's extinction by creating a paper mache model that accurately shows what the bear looked like I use facts and details from my research in both my model and my storytelling to help others understand the impact of human traditions on wildlife I am confident when I speak during our exhibition, sharing what I’ve learned with peers and community members while answering questions thoughtfully.	I can effectively communicate the historical and social significance of the California Golden Bear's extinction through my paper mache model and documentary presentation I present my research findings clearly, using storytelling techniques that engage my audience and invite collaborative discussions I confidently answer questions during the Q&A session, showcasing my understanding of wildlife conservation and advocacy for animal rights.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

I can identify and describe the basic ways human activities have impacted animal species by listing examples from the California Gold Rush history, explaining how they led to the extinction of the California Golden Bear, and discussing simple solutions for wildlife preservation that I've learned from my museum visit and conversation with a wildlife conservationist.

I can identify key historical events and traditions that impacted the California Golden Bear's extinction and explain their significance with examples
I practice building skills by constructing a smaller animal model before creating the larger paper-mache version
I can share my ideas and ask questions during discussions with wildlife experts to learn more about animal rights and conservation efforts.

I can effectively analyze how historical events like the California Gold Rush impacted the extinction of animals such as the California Golden Bear
I demonstrate this by creating a detailed paper-mache model and presenting my research findings accurately and engagingly
I can thoughtfully discuss the relationship between human activities and animal extinction with peers and community partners, using insights from my interactive sessions to advocate for animal rights.

I can thoughtfully analyze historical events and their impacts on wildlife by actively engaging with and reflecting upon museum artifacts and expert discussions
I accurately create a detailed paper-mache model of the California Golden Bear that showcases my understanding of art and engineering concepts
My documentary-style presentation and written reflection provide insightful narratives that explore the connection between historical traditions and animal extinction
I confidently lead discussions and presentations, using research to effectively advocate for animal rights and inspire others to reflect on and act upon these important issues.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Collaboration

I can work together with my classmates to plan and design our paper mache model of the California Golden Bear
I can share ideas and listen to what others think, helping us all create a great exhibit that tells the story of the bear's extinction.

I can work with my group to plan and lead a visit to the museum, actively listen during the wildlife conservationist discussion, and share my thoughts and ideas about animal extinction with my peers.

I can work with my classmates to plan and set up our exhibition
I contribute my ideas and listen to others about how we can best share what we've learned about the California Golden Bear
I help make decisions and respect different perspectives, ensuring everyone in the group has a role in making the event successful.

I can collaborate effectively with peers by actively listening, sharing insightful ideas during group discussions, and working together to create a meaningful project that highlights the importance of animal rights
I take initiative in organizing interactive sessions and contribute to building an engaging exhibition that fosters a deeper understanding of the California Golden Bear’s extinction and advocacy efforts.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Effective Communication

I can share my ideas and understanding with others through clear explanations about the California Golden Bear's extinction and its effects on wildlife
I can express my thoughts confidently during discussions and presentations, using simple, understandable language that helps others learn about animal rights and advocacy.

I can actively participate in discussions, sharing my thoughts and asking questions to understand more about the California Golden Bear and its extinction
I present my ideas clearly during the exhibition, using the paper mache model and documentary to tell the bear's story, making connections between historical events and animal rights.

I can clearly express my understanding of the California Golden Bear's extinction by creating a paper mache model that accurately shows what the bear looked like
I use facts and details from my research in both my model and my storytelling to help others understand the impact of human traditions on wildlife
I am confident when I speak during our exhibition, sharing what I’ve learned with peers and community members while answering questions thoughtfully.

I can effectively communicate the historical and social significance of the California Golden Bear's extinction through my paper mache model and documentary presentation
I present my research findings clearly, using storytelling techniques that engage my audience and invite collaborative discussions
I confidently answer questions during the Q&A session, showcasing my understanding of wildlife conservation and advocacy for animal rights.