5/6 Social Studies Skills

​*Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives

*Understanding the connections between time periods and big ideas

*Using all available resources to solve your own problems

*Conveying your thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively through speaking

*Conveying your thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively through writing

*Working appropriately and productively with others

*Showing flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making compromises in groups

*Assuming shared responsibility for group work and not separating yourself from your group

*Realize that individuals interpret messages differently and how points of view vary depending on the author

*Using digital technology appropriately to access, manage, evaluate and create information 

*Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs to do the best one can

*Utilizing time efficiently and managing workload

*Demonstrating initiative to advance skill levels above and beyond the expectations of the class

*Demonstrating diligence and a positive work ethic (e.g., being punctual and reliable)

*Using leadership and problem-solving skills to help and guide others toward a goal