Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problemsLM.NK.9-12

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    formulate and refine essential questions through reading, constructing hypotheses, research questions, and thesis statementsLM.NK.9-12.1

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    develop questions that require making connections between ideas and events and systematically test a hypothesis or validate a thesis statementLM.NK.9-12.2

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    reflect at the end of an inquiry processLM.NK.9-12.3

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 IndiansLM.DD.9-12

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    evaluate resources for relevance, currency authority, and bias including those by and about tribes in MontanaLM.DD.9-12.1

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    seek more than one point of view by using diverse sourcesLM.DD.9-12.2

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    identify the impact of personal background and bias on research projects and inquiry processesLM.DD.9-12.3

Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goalsLM.WE.9-12

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    actively seek the opinions of others and contribute positively to an environment in which all participants’ ideas are shared and valuedLM.WE.9-12.1

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    seek consensus from a group, when appropriate, to achieve a stronger productLM.WE.9-12.2

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    work with others to solve problems and make decisions on issues, topics, and themes being investigatedLM.WE.9-12.3

Make meaning by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevanceLM.MM.9-12

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    assess the impacts of specific works on the reader or viewerLM.MM.9-12.1

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    express ideas through creative products in multiple formats using a variety of technology toolsLM.MM.9-12.2

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    select an appropriate format to effectively communicate and support a purpose, argument, point of view, or interpretationLM.MM.9-12.3

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    create original products using a variety of technology tools to express personal learningLM.MM.9-12.4

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    independently pursue answers to self-generated questionsLM.MM.9-12.5

Exercise freedom to read and demonstrate the ability to pursue personal interestsLM.EF.9-12

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    select a variety of types of materials based on personal interests and prior knowledgeLM.EF.9-12.1

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    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 issuesLM.EF.9-12.2

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    routinely read, view, and listen for personal enjoyment, to learn, to solve problems, and to explore different ideasLM.EF.9-12.3

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    read widely to develop a global perspective and understand different cultural contextsLM.EF.9-12.4

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    identify the rights of self and others to access information freely and pursue the right to read, view, and listenLM.EF.9-12.5

Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge productsLM.SLE.9-12

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    practice internet safety and appropriate online behaviorLM.SLE.9-12.1

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    use criteria to determine safe and unsafe internet sitesLM.SLE.9-12.2

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    participate safely, ethically, and legally in online activitiesLM.SLE.9-12.3

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    connect ideas and information with their owners or sourceLM.SLE.9-12.4

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    credit sources by following copyright, licensing, and fair use guidelines for text, visuals, and audio in generating products and presentationsLM.SLE.9-12.5

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