SOAR-High Earth Systems Science
Activity 1.20 
Learning Independently
Name ____________________ 
Date _____________________ 
Independent learning is a characteristic of successful adults.  In SOAR-High you will have the opportunity to improve your independent learning skills.  In this activity you will evaluate your current skills and make a plan to improve.

Are you an independent learner? Analyze yourself now and then we will ask you to analyze yourself again later  in the school year.   Think about these characteristics as you work in SOAR-High this year.   Keep this page in a prominent place in your Science Binder.
   Am I an Independent Learner?
           Check the the skills you would like to improve ....

I will improve my Independent learning by....
                 ....... reading and following directions. 
                 ....... paying attention to and meeting timelines. 
                 ....... being patient, and persistent. 
                 ....... taking responsibility for my work. 
                 ....... asking questions. 
                 ....... communicating effectively with others 
                 ....... locating information from a variety of resources. 
                 ....... analyzing and summarizing information. 
                 ....... taking notes.
                 ....... being a self-starter. 
                 ....... working with other people and making contributions to a team.
                 ....... always making an effort to express answers in my own words.
                 ...... seeing Learning as a life long process. 
   What areas will you focus on this year? 
   Write some goals for yourself and think about a plan for improvement. 
Goals:   What I need to improve to be a better independent learner.
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My plan for improvement  Write your plan with strategies for improving on the back of this page.