Thrifted Threads: Fashion Revival Extravaganza!

Category	Learning Goal	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving	I can identify and understand the problems caused by fast fashion, but I need support to explore different solutions that could address these issues effectively I can describe the environmental impact by pointing out details from our thrift shop visit, but I require guidance to think of new ways to reduce this impact in my designs.	I can explore various ways to upcycle thrifted clothing by trying different sewing and design techniques, and I can explain how my designs address some environmental issues caused by fast fashion I experiment with my initial design ideas and make thoughtful adjustments, even if my first attempts aren't perfect.	I can analyze the sustainable fashion challenges and propose creative solutions by examining my upcycled designs in comparison to my initial ideas During the project, I successfully identify and adapt innovative approaches to enhance my designs while considering the environmental benefits I demonstrate this by reflecting on my choices with peers and community partners, incorporating their input to improve my work.	I can creatively and effectively develop and implement multiple innovative design solutions by transforming thrifted clothing into unique fashion pieces that showcase my understanding of upcycling's environmental benefits I successfully address complex questions regarding sustainable fashion and make informed decisions that reflect my deep critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Collaboration	I can work together with my classmates to plan and participate in the Thrift Shop Scavenger Hunt, helping to gather ideas and make decisions on how we upcycle our clothing items I assist in resolving disagreements and take part in leadership tasks, ensuring our group’s goals are met effectively.	I can work with my peers to co-design parts of our project, contributing ideas and making decisions together I can listen to and respect different perspectives, and sometimes take on leadership roles in group activities like the 'Thrift Shop Scavenger Hunt.'	I effectively collaborate with my peers by co-designing our upcycled fashion pieces, making shared decisions during group discussions, and taking turns in leadership roles I contribute my ideas openly, listen to others' perspectives, and resolve any conflicts that arise while planning our fashion pieces together.	I can effectively lead my team in the "Thrift Shop Scavenger Hunt" by facilitating decision-making processes and ensuring everyone’s ideas are valued, resulting in innovative design concepts I consistently communicate and co-design with my peers, displaying strong relational skills and conflict resolution, to create and present a cohesive fashion collection that highlights our collaborative effort and individual contributions.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Effective Communication	I can confidently share my upcycled fashion pieces by explaining the creative process and the environmental story behind each design to my peers and the community, making sure my message about fast fashion's impact is clear and engaging.	I can share my ideas and explain why upcycling is important, even if I need some help to make my presentation clear I participate in discussions about the environmental impact of fashion and try to understand different perspectives, asking questions when I'm unsure While I may need reminders to consider my audience's viewpoint, I make an effort to adjust my communication style during the exhibition and reflect on feedback to improve my presentations.	I can clearly articulate the environmental impact of fast fashion during my presentation and engage my audience by sharing personal insights and stories from my design journey I demonstrate understanding by actively listening to feedback, reflecting on it thoughtfully, and using it to enhance my fashion creations and exhibition plan.	I can confidently present my upcycled fashion collection, explaining the creative process and environmental significance to a diverse audience, actively listen and respond to their feedback, and reflect on ways to further enhance my designs and communication skills.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Content Expertise	I can show my growing understanding of upcycling fashion by experimenting with basic sewing or screen printing techniques, sharing my creative ideas during group discussions, and identifying ways my designs can impact the environment positively.	I can redesign thrifted clothing using sewing, screen printing, and embroidery techniques with guidance and am beginning to connect my decisions to the environmental benefits of upcycling.	I can accurately apply advanced sewing and design techniques to upcycle thrifted clothing, showing creativity in my transformations for the exhibition I effectively communicate the environmental impact of fast fashion through my work, using the insights I've gained to relate real-world problems with my design process I also collaborate with my peers, sharing ideas and constructive feedback, to improve our collective project outcomes, demonstrating leadership during group activities and decision-making.	I can skillfully transform thrifted clothing into a cohesive collection of unique fashion pieces, utilizing advanced techniques like sewing, screen printing, and embroidery to showcase my creative vision and environmental awareness I confidently present my designs, articulating the fast fashion's impact and illustrating the thoughtful choices made throughout my project.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

I can identify and understand the problems caused by fast fashion, but I need support to explore different solutions that could address these issues effectively
I can describe the environmental impact by pointing out details from our thrift shop visit, but I require guidance to think of new ways to reduce this impact in my designs.

I can explore various ways to upcycle thrifted clothing by trying different sewing and design techniques, and I can explain how my designs address some environmental issues caused by fast fashion
I experiment with my initial design ideas and make thoughtful adjustments, even if my first attempts aren't perfect.

I can analyze the sustainable fashion challenges and propose creative solutions by examining my upcycled designs in comparison to my initial ideas
During the project, I successfully identify and adapt innovative approaches to enhance my designs while considering the environmental benefits
I demonstrate this by reflecting on my choices with peers and community partners, incorporating their input to improve my work.

I can creatively and effectively develop and implement multiple innovative design solutions by transforming thrifted clothing into unique fashion pieces that showcase my understanding of upcycling's environmental benefits
I successfully address complex questions regarding sustainable fashion and make informed decisions that reflect my deep critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Collaboration

I can work together with my classmates to plan and participate in the Thrift Shop Scavenger Hunt, helping to gather ideas and make decisions on how we upcycle our clothing items
I assist in resolving disagreements and take part in leadership tasks, ensuring our group’s goals are met effectively.

I can work with my peers to co-design parts of our project, contributing ideas and making decisions together
I can listen to and respect different perspectives, and sometimes take on leadership roles in group activities like the 'Thrift Shop Scavenger Hunt.'

I effectively collaborate with my peers by co-designing our upcycled fashion pieces, making shared decisions during group discussions, and taking turns in leadership roles
I contribute my ideas openly, listen to others' perspectives, and resolve any conflicts that arise while planning our fashion pieces together.

I can effectively lead my team in the "Thrift Shop Scavenger Hunt" by facilitating decision-making processes and ensuring everyone’s ideas are valued, resulting in innovative design concepts
I consistently communicate and co-design with my peers, displaying strong relational skills and conflict resolution, to create and present a cohesive fashion collection that highlights our collaborative effort and individual contributions.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Effective Communication

I can confidently share my upcycled fashion pieces by explaining the creative process and the environmental story behind each design to my peers and the community, making sure my message about fast fashion's impact is clear and engaging.

I can share my ideas and explain why upcycling is important, even if I need some help to make my presentation clear
I participate in discussions about the environmental impact of fashion and try to understand different perspectives, asking questions when I'm unsure
While I may need reminders to consider my audience's viewpoint, I make an effort to adjust my communication style during the exhibition and reflect on feedback to improve my presentations.

I can clearly articulate the environmental impact of fast fashion during my presentation and engage my audience by sharing personal insights and stories from my design journey
I demonstrate understanding by actively listening to feedback, reflecting on it thoughtfully, and using it to enhance my fashion creations and exhibition plan.

I can confidently present my upcycled fashion collection, explaining the creative process and environmental significance to a diverse audience, actively listen and respond to their feedback, and reflect on ways to further enhance my designs and communication skills.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Content Expertise

I can show my growing understanding of upcycling fashion by experimenting with basic sewing or screen printing techniques, sharing my creative ideas during group discussions, and identifying ways my designs can impact the environment positively.

I can redesign thrifted clothing using sewing, screen printing, and embroidery techniques with guidance and am beginning to connect my decisions to the environmental benefits of upcycling.

I can accurately apply advanced sewing and design techniques to upcycle thrifted clothing, showing creativity in my transformations for the exhibition
I effectively communicate the environmental impact of fast fashion through my work, using the insights I've gained to relate real-world problems with my design process
I also collaborate with my peers, sharing ideas and constructive feedback, to improve our collective project outcomes, demonstrating leadership during group activities and decision-making.

I can skillfully transform thrifted clothing into a cohesive collection of unique fashion pieces, utilizing advanced techniques like sewing, screen printing, and embroidery to showcase my creative vision and environmental awareness
I confidently present my designs, articulating the fast fashion's impact and illustrating the thoughtful choices made throughout my project.