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21st Century Standard 1: Understands the contemporary issues of the day and the challenge of meeting them + Understands the historical background of current issues + Understands the current status of these issues Standard 2: Uses a variety of information-gathering techniques and information resources + Knows how to set up a research plan of action for a complex problem + Knows how to use library resources, the Internet and other technology Standard 3: Communicates in a variety of ways + Understands how to express ideas and/or questions in a coherent and appropriate manner + Understands how to express self in writing + Understands how to develop listening skills + Uses a variety of complex reasoning skills Standard 4: Understands sustainability - all citizens should have the opportunities to improve the quality of their lives without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs + Understands the importance and necessity of new environment, economic, and social approaches to ensure a sustainable future