Investigate the World: Produce New Global Knowledge 



 Generate and explain the personal and societal significance of locally, regionally, or globally focused researchable topics or questions. 



 Investigate approaches and actions that have been taken to address this question in the past, analyze the context in which they occurred, and evaluate proposed or enacted solutions. 



 Use a variety of international sources, media, methods, and languages to identify, collect and analyze the knowledge and evidence required to answer a specific research question. 



 Develop an argument/position based on compelling evidence that considers multiple perspectives and draws defensible conclusions. 



Recognize Perspectives: Apply Cross-Cultural Understanding 



 Recognize and articulate one’s own perspective on situations, events, issues and phenomena and identify the influences that shape one’s own perspective. 



 Recognize and articulate the perspectives of other people, groups, or schools of thought and identify the influences that shape those perspectives. 



 Analyze similarities and differences in the behaviors, attitudes and values of people from different cultures to develop an understanding of multiple cultural perspectives. 



 Seek deeper understanding about situations, events, issues and phenomena by synthesizing evidence, interpretations, and implications from varied cultural perspectives. 



 Articulate how different perspectives interact to influence local, regional, or global situations, events, issues, or phenomena. 



Communicate Ideas: Connect and Collaborate Across Boundaries 



 Recognize that diverse audiences may perceive different meanings from the same information. 



 Use appropriate language, behavior and strategies to effectively communicate, both verbally and non-verbally, with diverse audiences. 



 Select and effectively use appropriate media and technology to creatively foster communication and collaboration with diverse audiences. 



 Identify, participate in, or build networks with organizations, groups, or individuals from around the world who share common interests and goals. 



 Present findings, interpretations and implications of investigations to diverse audiences in ways that recognize and accommodate different perspectives. 



Take Action: Enact Global Solutions 



 Identify opportunities for personal and collaborative action to address situations, events, issues or phenomena in ways that will contribute to a globally interconnected, environmentally sustainable and diverse society. 



 Assess and adjust options for action based on evidence and the potential for impact, taking into account varied perspectives and potential consequences for individuals, cultures, and ecosystems. 



 Contribute to the development of the local and global community based on an understanding of and respect for human needs and human dignity across cultures. 



 Act creatively and innovatively to raise awareness and advocate action among groups of peers and/or community members to contribute to improvement locally, regionally, or globally.