A. WHAT IS A PORTFOLIO?

A portfolio is a variety of evidence (concept maps, written reports, oral report notes, journal entries, individual or cooperative learning group worksheets, artwork, timeline cards, reading logs, projects, charts/graphs/diagrams, investigations, action plans, photographs, audio or video tapes, etc.) that is collected for a specific purpose.

B. WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF A PORTFOLIO?

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this portfolio is to demonstrate my understanding of global atmospheric change, including the enhanced greenhouse effect, ozone layer depletion, and ground level ozone pollution, and the actions I have taken and plan to take towards these issues as a responsible citizen in today's world.

2. EVIDENCE

a. Choose at least ten pieces of evidence to include in your portfolio:

• 2 Foundations/Awareness Activities
• 4 Investigations Activities
• 2 Actions Activities
• 2 from any of those categories - YOUR CHOICE!

b. Record evidence on the PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST as you enter them into

your portfolio.

c. For each piece of evidence, complete the EVIDENCE INFORMATION

SHEET and include with the evidence in the portfolio.

3. ASSESSMENT

a. Demonstration of competency within your portfolio will be:

• NOT ACHIEVED - <10 pieces of appropriate evidence
  • purpose not fulfilled
• ACHIEVED - include 10 pieces of appropriate evidence
  • purpose fulfilled
• EXCEPTIONAL - 10 pieces of appropriate evidence
  • purpose fulfilled
  • additional evidence generated by YOU!

b. Assessment of your portfolio will be completed by:

• YOU!
• YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN
• YOUR TEACHER

C. HOW SHOULD THE PORTFOLIO BE ORGANIZED?

• 1. COVER: Capture the MAIN idea! Remember, it is the first part of your portfolio that anyone will see!
• 2. PURPOSE
• 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
• 4. INFORMATION SHEETS/EVIDENCE
• 5. ASSESSMENT

PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST

Keep a record of projects completed as you progress through the unit. This will help you keep track of what pieces of evidence you need to complete the portfolio.

# Section Lesson Brief Description of Evidence Date Completed

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(COVER to be designed by YOU!)

A PORTFOLIO For

GLOBAL ATMOSPHERIC CHANGE

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GLOBAL ATMOSPHERIC CHANGE

PURPOSE

The purpose of this portfolio is to demonstrate my understanding of global atmospheric change, including the enhanced greenhouse effect, ozone layer depletion, and ground level ozone pollution, and the actions I have taken and plan to take as a responsible citizen in today's world.

GLOBAL ATMOSPHERIC CHANGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Evidence

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GLOBAL ATMOSPHERIC CHANGE

EVIDENCE INFORMATION SHEET

TITLE OF EVIDENCE:___________________________________________

DATE COMPLETED:__________________________________________

WHAT PART OF THE PURPOSE DOES THIS PIECE OF EVIDENCE FULFILL?__________________________________________________________________

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EVALUATION: Reflect on the activity and answer the following:

• What did you learn from doing this activity?_________________________________

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• What did you like most about the activity?___________________________________

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• How could the activity have been improved?_________________________________

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ASSESSMENT

A. Self-Assessment

1. What was your favorite entry or piece of evidence and why?

2. What did you like most about making a portfolio?

3. List one thing you learned from preparing your portfolio.

4. How could this portfolio process have been better for you?

B. Evaluation

You, your parent/guardian, and your teacher should evaluate your portfolio using the following scale:

Performance is: E = EXCEPTIONAL

A = ACHIEVED

NA = NOT ACHIEVED

I. Academic Skills

The portfolio has: Student Teacher Parent

1. the purpose or goal clearly stated ______ ______ ______

2. evidence organized (table of

contents, page #'s) ______ ______ ______

3. at least ten representative pieces ______ ______ ______

4. evidence information sheets

completed thoroughly ______ ______ ______

5. a variety of evidence ______ ______ ______

6. extra evidence included ______ ______ ______

7. self-assessment completed ______ ______ ______

SECTION SCORE: ______ ______ ______

II. Cooperative/Management Skills

For this portfolio process, the learner: Student Teacher

1. exhibited cooperative skills ______ ______

2. followed written/oral directions ______ ______

3. completed all work on time ______ ______

4. worked well independently ______ ______

5. exhibited creative/critical thinking

skills ______ ______

SECTION SCORE: ______ ______

FINAL PORTFOLIO SCORE

Student Teacher

I. Academic Skills ______ ______

II. Cooperative/Management Skills ______ ______

FINAL PORTFOLIO SCORE: ______ ______

Additional Student Comments:

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Student signature

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Parent/Guardian Comments:

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Teacher Comments:

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