21st+Century+Skills-+Portfolio

1) We are assigned class room animals in Zoology Jr. year and need to learn and take care of them. I was assined Giant Cave Cockroaches learned about there habitat, eating habits, living conditions , and everything i need to do to keep them alive and well. [|nastys2[1[1].pptx]] 2) 9th threw 10th grade i have been on the Honor Roll
 * Knowledgeable individuals understand content necessary to be successful in a variety of endeavors.

1) Our English class had to wright a paper about Huckleberry Finn and researches other writer opinion about the book . [|huck fin paper jazzy.docx]
 * Information processors access and analyze information from a variety of sources for different purposes.

1) In the Zoo Academy I have done out reaches with the kindergarteners and read books with them, made little booklets, help paint pumpkins, and much more. [|2010-10-22_10.42.29.jpg]  2)
 * Effective communicators apply their reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills to communicate effectively.

1) The Zoo Academy enters a science fair every year and my science fair project was to figure out what helps Safaka Lemurs learn and target train better and my solution was a certain color these two lemurs were signed. [|Picture_008.jpg]
 * Critical thinkers and problem solvers assess the situation, gather important information and develop relevant, effective alternatives to reach a solution or decision.

1) Our Academy was assigned a project to come up with a new exhibits for the zoo, we were given a price that we could not exceed and then we had to go off and make separate exhibits and make a model of it and figure out prices statistics, ways to advertise, and every thing to make our exhibit succeed . [|Kid Topia.pptx]
 * Self-directed learners take the initiative to actively and independently inquire and apply learning to new and different situations.

1) In ninth grade I had a group project and the task was for me and my partner had to make a power point to explain the different plots in the book A Seprate Peace and give a background to it.
 * Collaborative individuals value teamwork and the results achieved from multiple viewpoints and talents working together toward a common purpose.

1) All threw my High School Career I have volunteered to help teach a sign language class to adults and to grade schoolers. (located in email)
 * Active, responsible citizens are well-informed and apply knowledge and skills to improve the quality of their lives and communities.

1) In my Zoology class we are required to take notes for a chapter of the book and present them to the class, also i take notes for each chapter individually to prepare my self for the collage level test. [|Chapter36.pptx]
 * Quality producers create products and performances that reflect high standards.

1) The students of the Academy where assigned to do a CBL (college bound learning) to learn about The Great Pacific Garbage Patch and make a presentation about it. [|Marine%20Life[1.pptx]]
 * Personally and professionally responsible individuals take responsibility for their own physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being.

1) During our Step Squad season i had to help take the lead multiple times and help out the whole Squad or just individual members. I would teach steps, make up steps, help people learn the dance, and sometimes take over the whole practice when the captains were not a practice that day. (located in email)
 * Individual leaders have a strong sense of vision, have passion and are able to inspire commitment.