Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) Build new
knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and
developing strategies for solving problems.
(a) Formulate and refine essential questions
through reading, constructing hypotheses, research questions, and thesis
statements;
(b) develop questions
that require making connections between ideas and events and systematically
test a hypothesis or validate a thesis statement; and
(c) reflect at the end of an inquiry process.
(2) Demonstrate an
understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in
the learning community, including the distinct and unique cultural heritage of
American Indians.
(a) Evaluate resources for
relevance, currency authority, and bias including those by and about tribes in
Montana;
(b) seek more than one
point of view by using diverse sources; and
(c) identify the impact of personal
background and bias on research projects and inquiry processes.
(3) Work effectively with others
to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals.
(a) Actively seek the opinions of others and
contribute positively to an environment in which all participants ideas are
shared and valued;
(b) seek
consensus from a group, when appropriate, to achieve a stronger product;
and
(c) work with others to solve
problems and make decisions on issues, topics, and themes being
investigated.
(4) Make
meaning by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance.
(a) Assess the impacts of specific works on
the reader or viewer;
(b) express
ideas through creative products in multiple formats using a variety of
technology tools;
(c) select an
appropriate format to effectively communicate and support a purpose, argument,
point of view, or interpretation;
(d) create original products using a variety
of technology tools to express personal learning; and
(e) independently pursue answers to
self-generated questions.
(5) Exercise freedom to read and demonstrate
the ability to pursue personal interests.
(a)
Select a variety of types of materials based on personal interests and prior
knowledge;
(b) read, listen to, and
view information in a variety of formats and genres to explore new ideas, form
opinions, solve problems, and to connect to real-world issues;
(c) routinely read, view, and listen for
personal enjoyment, to learn, to solve problems, and to explore different
ideas;
(d) read widely to develop a
global perspective and understand different cultural contexts; and
(e) identify the rights of self and others to
access information freely and pursue the right to read, view, and
listen.
(6) Demonstrate
safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge products.
(a) Practice internet safety and appropriate
online behavior;
(b) use criteria
to determine safe and unsafe internet sites;
(c) participate safely, ethically, and
legally in online activities;
(d)
connect ideas and information with their owners or source;
(e) credit sources by following copyright,
licensing, and fair use guidelines for text, visuals, and audio in generating
products and presentations.
AUTH:
20-2-114,
MCA IMP:
20-2-121,
20-3-106,
20-7-101,
MCA
