Goal 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.

 1. develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research

 4. use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information

 8. organize data, information and ideas into useful forms (including charts, graphs, outlines) for analysis or presentation

GOAL 2: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.

 1. plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences

 3. exchange information, questions and ideas while recognizing the perspectives of others

GOAL 4: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to make decisions and act as responsible members of society.

 1. explain reasoning and identify information used to support decisions

 6. identify tasks that require a coordinated effort and work with others to complete those tasks