Connecting to the Curriculum

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Participation in the I Have a Dream program will give students an opportunity to practice many skills and concepts in a variety of subject matter areas.

Language Arts/Writing

1. Writing for different audiences and purposes: to inform, to express personal ideas, to persuade
2. Communicating ideas clearly
3. Comparing and contrasting ideas from several sources
4. Communicating with people from different cultures

Library Science

1. Searching for information using printed and electronic media
2. Evaluating reliability of information
3. Gathering ideas from human sources - peers around the world

Math

1. Planning for real time interactions across time zones
2. Using a spreadsheet to manage a budget
3. Using graphic organizers when planning strategies
4. Revising dream project timelines
5. Designing and revising a budget

Other Languages

1. Developing strategies for overcoming language barriers in global communication
2. Engaging in conversation with students in languages other than the native tongue
3. Practicing grammar and syntax in a real world situation
4. Increasing vocabulary

Social Studies

1. Identifying and highlighting the unique social and cultural issues of the dream plan
2. Reaching a global audience with a clearly defined dream plan
3. Comparing views from different cultures and countries
4. Identifying goals and values important to the team

Team Management Skills

1. Communicating ideas clearly
2. Identifying goals and values important to the team
3. Identifying and using individual abilities and strengths to reach common objectives
4. Demonstrating respect for others on the team
5. Contributing to the development of a supportive climate in a team
6. Identifying and dealing with causes of conflict and misunderstanding in a team
7. Evaluating the overall progress of a team toward a goal
8. Establishing guidelines and rules for negotiating and follow the steps of the dream plan
9. Resolving conflicts of interest despite differences among team members
10. Challenging processes that are not working towards the goals of the team dream
11. Identifying strategies to deal with unexpected situations
12. Negotiating effectively and with respect
13. Identifying possible times for discussions with other participants using KidCom
14. Working well with various groups to ensure development of web pages that reflect a multicultural interest
15. Providing feedback to team members in a constructive manner
16. Locating outside support and funding for the dream plan