Goal 3. Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
A. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure.
2. Write paragraphs that include a variety of sentence types; appropriate use of the eight parts of speech; and accurate spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
Goal 3. (continued)
C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.
2a. Write for a variety of purposes and for specified audiences in a variety of forms including narrative, expository, and persuasive writings.
Goal 4. Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
A. Listen effectively in formal and informal situations.
2b. Ask and respond to questions related to oral presentations and messages in small and large group settings.
Goal 4. (continued)
B. Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience.
2a. Present oral reports to an audience using correct language and nonverbal expressions for the intended purpose and message within a suggested organizational format.
Goal 5. Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.
A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate idea.
2a. Formulate questions and construct a basic research plan.
2b. Organize and integrate information from a variety of sources...
C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.
2a. Create a variety of print and nonprint documents to communicate acquired information for specific audiences and purposes.
2b. Prepare and deliver oral presentations based on inquiry or research.
Goal 11. Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
A. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
2b. Collect data for investigations using scientific process skills including observing, estimating and measuring.
2c. Construct charts and visualizations to display data.
Goal 12. Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
B. Know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment.
2b. Identify physical features of plants and animals that help them live in different environments.
Goal 13. Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.
B. Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
2f. Analyze how specific personal and societal choices that humans make affect local, regional and global ecosystems.
Goal 26. Through creating and performing, understand how works of art are produced.
B. Apply skills and knowledge necessary to create and perform in one or more of the arts.
2d. Visual Arts: Demonstrate knowledge and skills to create works of visual art using problem solving, observing, designing, sketching and constructing.