A.. Communicate effectively;

1. demonstrate literacy and numerical skills, including ability to use appropriate conventions symbols, and systems;
2. use the language, models and symbols of all program areas effectively and appropriately
3. demonstrate sensitivity to the effect of language, symbols and communication methods on audiences and on human activities in general
4. use a variety of forms, media, and languages to communicate ideas, experiences and feelings.

B. Solve problems and make responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking;

1. raise questions and pursue creative solutions using a variety of strategies
2. conduct an inquiry with integrity and discipline;
3. use a variety of services and resources within a school, the community, and the broader society to gather and evaluate information;
4. evaluate their problem-solving strategies and determine ways of improving them.

C. Use technology effectively;

1. use a wide range of processes, techniques, tools and materials to gather information, solve problems, create and evaluate products, and communicate results;
2. use technology safely and ethically at schools, at home, and in t the workplace;
3. demonstrate the ability and willingness to evaluate the influence of technological developments on people, communities, and the environment.

D. demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems;

1. use appropriate ideas, models, and theories to investigate and describe the natural and human made worlds;
2. evaluate the interdependence of local national, and global communities and their dependence on the environment
3. describe the contributions to today's world of men and women of many races, historical periods, and cultures
4. analyze the causes and effects of power relationships within groups in their immediate environment, the larger society and the international community.

E. apply the skills needed to work and get along with other people;

1. work collaboratively and effectively with others on a common task;
2. demonstrate understanding of the ways in which individuals' family background, language, and culture influence their ideas and behavior;
3. resolve conflict in peaceful, co-operative and equitable ways.
   
   
   
   

F. participate as responsible citizens in the life of the local, national, and global communities;

1. contribute constructively to the life of the classroom, the school and the community;
2. pursue excellence and originality in their own work and support these qualities in the work of others;
3. identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens of Canada and demonstrate a commitment to Canadian Citizenship;
4. demonstrate concern and care for the environment.

G. explore educational and career opportunities;

1. demonstrate awareness of their personal values, strengths, abilities, and aspirations and an understanding of how these will influence their future choices and opportunities;
2. demonstrate awareness of the available range of personal and career opportunities;
3. demonstrate understanding of the relationship between educational achievement and career opportunities;
4. demonstrate knowledge of a variety of workplaces and the roles, skills, and abilities of people who work in them.

H. apply aesthetic judgment in everyday life;

1. demonstrate awareness of aesthetic values in their everyday life;
2. describe aesthetic qualities in natural and human made objects and materials, and its relationships among them;
3. apply aesthetic criteria in producing and evaluating work in a variety of media;
4. describe and evaluate their feelings and thoughts about the natural world, their own work, and the work of others.

I. make wise and healthy choices for healthy living;

1. use self-knowledge as a basis for decision making
2. demonstrate the ability to reflect on their experiences and learn from them;
3. make informed choices that will contribute to their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being;
4. demonstrate the ability to respond to change in a positive manner.

J. use the skills of learning more effectively;

1. set appropriate goals for their learning, make realistic plans, and keep track of and evaluate their progress;
2. clarify their ideas by reflecting on their own thinking and the response of others;
3. describe the connections among various ideas and concepts.