At the end of each section, you will complete a self-evaluation (10 pts) of your work and learning. Brandon will also assess your work using a similar rubric. Brandon will also assess your work using a similar rubric. If there is a significant difference between your self-score and Brandon’s score, you will meet together to discuss the discrepancy and agree on a fair grade for that section.​

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Each unit will include at least one multiple-choice assessment (10 pts). These assessments must be completed without screens, notes, or outside resources. You may retake them as many times as needed to demonstrate mastery.

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Throughout the course, we will regularly build models that require you to apply what you’ve learned to larger, real-world questions. As a class, we will develop a shared checklist of ideas to evaluate our models (20 pts). 

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Each class period will begin with a brief analysis of a piece of media (1 pts) related to course topics. If you arrive late without an excused reason, this activity cannot be made up.

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Each quarter will end with a final exam (20 pts) that challenges you to apply your learning to questions or problems scientists are still working to understand. You will also create a reflective artifact (5 pts) describing how our time together has influenced the way you see yourself and the natural world.​

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