Assessment
🌎 School Change Defense Circle
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Academic Mindset
5-ESS3-1
ESS.3.D
ESS.3.C
ESS.3.A
ESS.2.A
Submission Required
Grading Required
Students complete a live performance-based defense in which teams present their strongest school change proposal, PSA message, and evidence to a review circle that may include invited adults from I Love A Clean San Diego or school staff. They respond to follow-up questions in real time, defend why their solution is stronger than another option, and end with a short written reflection on how their position changed because of evidence and how they can care for the planet through action. This serves as the milestone check before final showcase preparations.
Plan day
Day 14
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
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