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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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- I can begin exploring and organizing information about pollution causes and effects, identify initial patterns, and generate questions about the challenges involved in designing solutions.
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- I can identify various potential solutions to reduce human impact on biodiversity, and collaboratively analyze their effectiveness by considering community needs and environmental challenges.
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- I can thoughtfully analyze data collected from the beach cleanup to propose realistic and innovative solutions that address the socio-environmental impacts of pollution in my community
- My solution considers biodiversity and aims to reduce human impacts while integrating diverse perspectives and evidence from local cases.
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- I can creatively design and critically evaluate a detailed clean-up strategy that effectively reduces the environmental impacts of pollution on biodiversity, considering multiple viewpoints and using data from our beach cleanup
- I hypothesize origins of pollution, factor in socioeconomic and cultural elements, and refine my approach based on feedback from community partners and experts.
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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Effective Communication
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- I can clearly organize and present my findings about pollution impacts, using empathy and attention to my audience's perspectives to create engaging digital portfolios and presentations
- I listen attentively during discussions and thoughtfully share insights about environmental justice with experts and peers, demonstrating my understanding of complex topics like reducing human impact on biodiversity.
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- I can clearly explain how pollution impacts different communities by sharing the information gathered during the beach cleanup and discussion
- I can present my clean-up kit and artwork in ways that make community members want to learn more about environmental justice and social inequality.
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- I can clearly articulate my findings on pollution's impact, demonstrating a thorough understanding of local environmental issues and social inequality, and engage effectively with community members and experts through empathetic dialogue and comprehensive presentations.
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- I can confidently present my team's clean-up kit and digital portfolio, articulating the connections between pollution and social inequality to diverse audiences, and effectively respond to expert and peer questions with empathy and clarity.
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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Collaboration
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- I can participate actively in my group, contributing ideas and listening to others, while working together to design our clean-up kit and public art installation
- I collaborate with my peers to refine our approach and ensure our solutions address the impact of human activities on our environment and community.
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- I can work with my peers to design a clean-up kit by actively contributing ideas, respecting different perspectives, and coming to consensus on the best solutions, demonstrating our understanding of pollution's impact on the environment and diverse communities.
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- I can work effectively with my peers to design and refine a creative clean-up kit that addresses local pollution, considering diverse perspectives and contributions to develop practical solutions that enhance biodiversity and community wellbeing.
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- I can co-create innovative solutions with my peers to address environmental and social issues by actively sharing ideas, respecting diverse perspectives, and making shared decisions
- I confidently take on leadership roles during collaborative project design and am able to resolve conflicts effectively, ensuring our team delivers a refined clean-up kit and impactful public art installation using insights gained from data analysis of pollution's effects on different communities.
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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Content Expertise
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- I can identify the different types of pollution collected during the beach cleanup and understand their effects on the environment and biodiversity
- I can connect pollution sources to specific human actions and explain how these relate to environmental policies and social inequalities in my community
- I can design practical solutions, such as a clean-up kit or public art installation, that address real community needs and showcase my understanding of how to mitigate pollution impacts.
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- I can identify specific sources of pollution during the beach cleanup and categorize them accurately, using this data to propose feasible solutions that reduce environmental impact and address social inequality in our community.
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- I can effectively design innovative solutions for reducing human impact on the environment by demonstrating a clear understanding of how pollution affects different demographic groups and drawing connections between environmental health and social justice.
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- I can expertly design and evaluate innovative solutions to reduce pollution and its impact on biodiversity, ensuring these approaches consider and integrate socioeconomic factors
- Through my work, I can clearly articulate comprehensive analyses on environmental issues, demonstrating how my solutions mitigate human impact and promote social equality while aligning with current environmental policies.
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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Academic Mindset
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- I can identify how environmental issues like pollution impact my community and reflect on my personal connection to these issues, using feedback to deepen my understanding and motivation to make a positive difference.
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- I actively connect my personal experiences and values with the environmental advocacy work I'm engaged in, recognizing how my contributions can make a positive difference
- I confidently present my ideas on improving human impacts and biodiversity, acknowledging places for growth and improvement through feedback and reflection.
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- I actively connect my personal experiences and identity to my environmental advocacy work, using evidence from my beach cleanup and analysis to reflect critically on the impact of pollution on diverse communities
- I confidently present informed solutions and exhibit my understanding by participating in collaborative discussions and engaging with experts to refine our group's clean-up kit and public art installation.
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- I can confidently connect my personal beliefs and identity to my environmental advocacy work, articulating how my actions contribute to reducing human impact on biodiversity
- By embracing diverse perspectives within my team, I effectively communicate the connections between social inequality and pollution, using my understanding to support constructive solutions and inspire community dialogue.
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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Self Directed Learning
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- I can seek out feedback from my peers and teachers to understand how my efforts during the beach cleanup contribute to reducing environmental impacts
- I reflect on how my personal goals align with our project objectives and identify ways to improve our design for the DIY clean-up kit.
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- I can use feedback from my teacher and peers to make improvements to our clean-up kit and presentation, but I need some support in independently identifying areas for refinement in my project work.
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- I can thoughtfully use feedback from peers and experts to continually improve my project ideas and solutions
- I confidently monitor my progress and adjust my approach to effectively address how our beach clean-up impacts local biodiversity and social inequality.
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- I can independently create a thoughtful plan for my learning goals, using feedback and self-reflection to adapt my strategies as necessary
- I confidently tackle complex environmental issues by designing and refining innovative solutions that actively reduce human environmental impact, clearly communicating my process and findings with audiences.
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