Science
- it is expected that students will be able to:
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identify living resources in the environment
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describe all organisms in terms of their roles as part of interconnected food webs
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describe ways in which species interact with each other
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compare and contrast the major biogeoclimatic zones
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determine the limiting factors for ecosystems
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outline the stages of recovery of a damaged ecosystem
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Language Arts
- it is expected that students will be able to:
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use a variety of sentences in their written work
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adjust their degree of language formality
as required by the form and purpose of their presentations
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demonstrate their knowledge of the basic conventions of public speaking
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use the conventions of spelling, punctuation, and capitalization in a consistent manner
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summarize what they know about specific topics or issues and identify and address gaps in the information available
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select a means of organizing information
and ideas that is appropriate for their purpose and audience
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revise and edit to improve basic content, organization, and effect to best suit their audience and purpose
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Information Technology
- it is expected that students will be
able to:
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locate and interpret details in print and nonprint media to gather information and build understanding
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interpret details in simple and direct illustrations, maps, charts, and other graphic representations
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locate and interpret details to answer specific questions or complete tasks
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describe what is known about topics or issues and check for gaps in the information available
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locate, gather, select, and record information for specific purposes from various print, and electronic sources
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use manual and technological resources to edit for the correct use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
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Cooperative Learning
- it is expected that students will be able to:
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assume a variety of roles when interacting in groups
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use the language of praise and constructive feedback when working with others
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listen to and express interest in the ideas of others
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assess their own communications and their contributions to the group
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share responsibility for the effective functioning of groups
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develop strategies for resolving conflict and solving problems
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use pre established criteria to evaluate group processes and their own contributions to the group
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use a given list of criteria to revise their drafts
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appraise their own and others’ work and make suggestions for revision
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