Global Citizenship

I can ask compelling and supporting questions that are important to myself, my community, OR the world.

I can consider who wrote a document and the circumstances.

I can explain how a source is shaped by its location in time and place.

I can determine points of agreement and disagreement in multiple sources.

I can take into consideration multiple points of view represented in the sources, and the types of sources available.

I can examine issues from more than one perspective.

I can find and use information that is relevant to the focused questions.

I can choose sources that are authoritative and varied.

I can smoothly integrate findings into my writing.

I can quote and paraphrase without plagiarizing.

I can balance the use of quotes and paraphrased information in my writing, while not over-relying on one particular source.

I can correctly cite sources (including graphics) within my writing, following a standard citation format.

I can create a works cited page that follows a standard citation format.

I can use graphics when applicable to clarify or exemplify research.

I can argue issues connected to basic principles of American democracy with supporting evidence.

I can analyze the principles of key U.S. and international documents, and explain how they apply to individuals.

I can identify a government decision and describe its impact on citizens locally, nationally, or internationally.

I can explain factors that contribute to individual, community, and national/ international conflicts.

I can propose and defend ways to ease tensions and/or resolve conflicts.

I can analyze the impact of a current or historic issue related to human rights.

I can explain how the values of the time or place influenced an issue

I can define the rights and needs of others in the community, nation, and world.

I can defend the rights and needs of others in the community, nation, and world.

I can distinguish between different cultural groups.

I can identify specific aspects of a culture.

I can describe the contributions of a cultural group.

I can use maps, satellite images, photographs, or other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions and their political, cultural, environmental, or economic dynamics.