Sphere Study

Weeks 3, 6, 9

(8) Individual: At the beginning of the week, submit your questions, theories, and prior knowledge. Refer to the Reflection Goal & Rubric [2 points per module]

(16) Team: Create and submit an analysis of your sphere in relationship to the event to the Portfolio. Refer to the Sphere Study Goal & Rubric [4 points per module]

Event Study

Weeks 4, 7, 10

(32) Team: Create and submit an Earth Systems Science analysis to the Portfolio. Refer to the Event Study Goal & Rubric [8 points per module]

Classroom Applications

Weeks 5, 8, 11

(16) Individual: Create and submit your own calcium application to the Portfolio. Refer to the Classroom Application Goal & Rubric [4 points per module]

(8) Be a critical friend to a fellow classmate by applying the rubric to their classroom application [2 points per module]

(8) Reflect on what and how you have learned about ESS in this module. Discuss the answers to your original questions, new questions you have and insights you gained. Refer to the Reflection Goal & Rubric [2 points per module]

Final Project

Week 12

(10) Individual: Complete and submit the final project to the Portfolio. Refer to the Final Project Goal & Rubric

(2) Reflect on what and how you have learned about ESS in this course.

Extra Credit

Weeks 5, 8, 11

(16) Individual Assignments: Complete an Earth Systems Science analysis on a local event. Refer to Local Event Study Goal & Rubric. [4 points per module]

Sphere Study Goal & Rubric

Event Study Goal & Rubric

Classroom Application Goal & Rubric

Journal Goal & Rubric

Final Project Goal & Rubric

Local Event Study Goal & Rubric