Motivation

·     Sets priorities and achievable goals

·     Evaluates and monitors progression toward goals

·     Uses self-control

·     Takes responsibility for actions

·     Learns independently

·     Learns from experience through persistence and risk-taking

·     Displays integrity in learning

·     Turns curiosity into learning opportunities

Communication

·     Listens with an open mind, interprets, and responds to different forms of communication

·     Expresses opinions and varying points-of-view in a constructive and civil manner

·     Is able to express himself to various audiences using many forms of communication, such as oral, written, artistic, and electronic

·     Uses listening and observation skills to gain understanding

·     Communicates ideas clearly and effectively

·     Uses communication strategies and skills to work effectively with others

·     Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of formal and informal communication

·     Demonstrates thinking skills using artistic processes

Confidence and Empowerment

·     Seeks and evaluates information from a variety of sources

·     Understands and works within complex systems and with diverse groups

·     Demonstrates intellectual agility and the ability to manage change

·     Transforms information into knowledge and knowledge into judgment and action

·     Recognizes patterns, sequences, relationships, and principles and applies them to new settings or situations

Collaboration

·     Understands and uses quantitative and qualitative analysis to solve problems productively as a group member

·     Values cooperative as well as individual performance to work toward collective goals

·     Considers differences of opinion while open to change

Community Contributions

·     Uses communication strategies and skills to work effectively with others

·     Understands the complex physical and human characteristics of places and regions

·     Observes and analyzes the interaction between people, environment, and culture

·     Understands and explains the core values and democratic principles of the United States

·     Understands the nature and contexts of science and technology

·     Analyzes and evaluates the impact of real life influences on health

Quality Performance

·     Seeks to determine what data is needed to identify and solve problems

·     Avoids exaggerations and distortion by using project-generated data to support conclusions

·     Thinks flexibly, remaining open to different perspectives and is willing to adapt to and generate alternative options as the project evolves

·     Ventures beyond the edge of knowledge previously learned in order to take a responsible risk to learn the connection between ‘new’ and ‘old’ knowledge

·     Persists in focusing on ways to achieve project goals despite obstacles that arise during any phase of Project Pride