Skills

1. Technology

1.1. Spatial sense - use of physical tools

1.1.1. Compass

1.1.1.1. Orienteering

1.1.2. Physical maps

1.1.2.1. Drawing and Reading

1.1.2.2. Scales - proportional reasoning

1.1.2.3. Legends, wind roses etc

1.1.2.4. Reading globes

1.2. Computer skills*

1.2.1. GIS

1.2.2. Graphing*

1.2.2.1. Reading and interpreting graphs

1.2.3. Data processing*

1.2.4. GPS

2. Inquiry

2.1. Asking questions*

2.2. Research skills*

2.2.1. Good sources from bad sources

2.3. Communicating ideas*

2.4. Higher levels of thinking - Blooms Tax*

3. Studying

3.1. Reading the questions*

3.2. Time management*

3.3. Asking questions*

3.4. Note taking*

4. *Skill is transferable to other subjects

5. Reading

5.1. Text

5.1.1. Comprehension*

5.1.2. Analysis*

5.2. Note taking *

6. Writing

6.1. Clearly conveying ideas*

6.2. Appropriate structure*

6.3. Give proper support to thesis*

7. Learning Skills

7.1. Responsibility*

7.2. Organization*

7.3. Independent work*

7.4. Collaboration*

7.5. Initiative*

7.6. Self regulation*

8. Verbal Discussion Skills

8.1. Open ended questioning*

8.2. Empathetic listening*

8.2.1. Non judgemental

8.3. Shows willingness to hear the other side without anger*

8.4. Summarize both sides of the discussion - pros and cons*