Demonstrate an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of various media formats as means of communication. Apply rubric-based criteria to evaluate the product produced. Organize, analyze and interpret ideas from print, non-print, and electronic sources and present conclusions. Create print, multimedia or other products to demonstrate understanding of the task. Evaluate information used to develop and present the product for accuracy, organization, and relevance.
Students write and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences.
Students write and speak using conventional grammar, usage, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Students read to locate, select, and make use of relevant information from a variety of media, reference, and technological sources. Students use data collection and analysis, statistics, and probability in problem- solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems. Students understand the processes of scientific investigation and design, conduct, communicate about, and evaluate such investigations. Students understandthe processes of scientific investigation and design, conduct, communicate about, and evaluate such investigations.