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6th Grade Science

World Class Outcomes

  • Evaluate interactions within and among multiple systems

 

  • Analyze the relationship between multiple causes and effects to formulate a prediction of possible outcomes

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  • Evaluate the relationship between ethical decisions and their impact on a global society

 

  • Classify patterns using models

 

  • Demonstrate the process of inquiry

 

  • Evaluate knowledge and develop a theory through the process of inquiry

            ~ Identify a problem

            ~ Generate questions

            ~ Investigate possible solutions to the problem

21st Century Skills

Collaboration

     Leadership & Initiative

     Cooperation

     Flexibility

     Responsibility and Productivity

     Tech Tools

     Responsiveness

Communication

      Engaging in Conversations and Discussions

      21st Century Communication Tools Listening

      Communicating in Diverse Environments

      Communication

Creativity

Idea Generation

Idea Design  & Refinement

Openness & Courage to Explore

Works Creatively with Others

Creative Production & Innovation

Critical Thinking

     Information & Discovery

     Interpretation & Analysis

     Reasoning

     Problem Solving/Solution Finding

     Constructing Arguments

     Self-Regulation/Reflection

Systems Thinking

Systems thinking provide students a more effective way of interpreting the complexities of the world, which is increasingly dynamic, global and complex.  Systems Thinkers analyze how parts of a whole system interact with each other in order to produce overall outcomes and an understanding of the relatedness of forces.

Global Awareness

Students learn from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse populations and perspectives in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue. Students encompasse the critical understanding of concepts that impact the world, which include, but are not limited to, environmental, social, cultural, political, and economic relations.

Problem Solving​

21st Century Problem Solvers identify and ask questions that clarify various points of view that lead to innovative and unconventional ways to better solutions.

 

  • Offers a very clear and convincing description of how to best solve the problem, meet the challenge, or answer the inquiry question.

  • Tests ideas. With little assistance, assesses and clearly describes the outcome and decides if a new solution is necessary 21st Century Skills

Civic Responsibility

Students exercise the rights and obligations of citizenship at the local or wider community level by showing interest and being involved.  Students understand the local and global implication of civic decisions.

  • Beginning to share individual insights into issues and their impacts on the local community.

  • Recognize multiple perspectives on issues and is beginning to support personal positions.

  • Takes a leadership role in an individual or collective action to improve the local community.

  • Beginning to recognize issues and their impacts on global communities.

Health and Wellness

Explores appropriate choices concerning health and wellness / nutrition/ exercise / stress reduction / work life effectiveness.  Understands national and international public health and safety issues.

Resiliency

Students see persistence as a way to accomplish goals and has the strength and courage to face challenges.  Students embraces risk-taking and failure as a part of the process of growth.

 

  • Consistently perseveres when presented with challenges

  • Shows confidence and an ability to take risks. Is curious, flexible and open to ambiguity in exploring ideas.

  • Shows resilience in situations in which failure is part of the experience

  • Is confident and able to take calculated risks and adapt plans

Financial Literacy

Students who are financially literate make appropriate personal economic choices and link their decisions to the relationships between larger global financial and economic contexts. Learning opportunities allow students to demonstrate management and entrepreneurial skills in order to enhance workplace productivity and career options.

 

  • Effectively analyzes personal financial situation (e.g. saving, investing, understanding financial institutions) to make appropriate personal economic choices.

  • Effectively analyzes relationships between personal economic choices and broader financial and economic contexts.

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