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=Mastery of core subjects and 21st century themes is essential for all students in the 21st century. = =Core subjects (and links to example videos) include: =
 * English, reading or language arts  Writing Tips Hooked on Phonics American Sign Language KidsTV123 The Alphabet Song Prepositions Conjunction Junction
 * World languages Old English Latin You Can Write Akkadian Cherokee Japanese Pashto Online Turkish Lesson Portuguese Spanish Chinese
 * Arts Shakespeare Made Easy Oil Painting Ballet Lesson Salsa Lesson Hip Hop Lesson Filmmaking Techniques Animating Electricity Drawing Anime Tips from Angus Young Rock Guitar Lesson Play with Olga
 * Mathematics KidsTV123 Magic of 9 Solving Algebraic Equations Hands On Equations Measuring Angles
 * Economics Milton Friedman Interview 10 Principles Borrowing Investing Theory and Current Issues
 * Science American Museum of Natural History Channel Seasons National Geographic Channel Static Electricity How Volcanoes Form
 * Geography Why it Matters States and Capitols for Kids Countries For Kids Intro and Overview
 * History Early Writing Human Civilization World Religions United States in 2 Minutes Howard Zinn on the American Empire History of YouTube History of the Internet The History Channel UK
 * Government and Civics MindTV35 Government Made Easy: Political Change Government Made Easy: The Executive Branch Government Made Easy: The Legislative Branch Schoolhouse Rock Channel 3 Ring Government US Government Presidential Elections

=In addition to these subjects, we believe schools must move to include not only a focus on mastery of core subjects, but also promote understanding of academic content at much higher levels by weaving 21st century interdisciplinary themes into core subjects: =

Global Awareness

 * Using 21st century skills to understand and address global issues One (Global Awareness) GST110CA War Child Canada Global Issues
 * Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue in personal, work and community contexts Cross-Cultural Collaboration
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Understanding other nations and cultures, including the use of non-English languages Foreign Perspectives Asian-Europe Foundation

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices Personal Finance Tips Money Talks MintTV
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Understanding the role of the economy in society These Kids Mean Busine$


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options Inspiring Entrepreneurs Endeavor

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Civic Literacy NLU Civic Engagement Center

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Participating effectively in civic life through knowing how to stay informed and understanding governmental processes Understanding Political Parties
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels Corporation for National and Community Service Global Citizenship
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions Children's Movement for Civic Awareness

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Health Literacy

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Obtaining, interpreting and understanding basic health information and services and using such information and services in ways that enhance health Youth Activism Against Obesity
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress reduction Johnson and Johnson Health Channel World Health Organization
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Using available information to make appropriate health-related decisions Teen Source.org
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Establishing and monitoring personal and family health goals Family Health Media
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Understanding national and international public health and safety issues U.S. Food and Drug Administration

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Environmental Literacy

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and conditions affecting it, particularly as relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water and ecosystems Environmental Justice
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g., population growth, population development, resource consumption rate, etc.) Street Smarts on Environmenal Justice
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Investigate and analyze environmental issues, and make accurate conclusions about effective solutions GLISTEN - Environmental Work
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Take individual and collective action towards addressing environmental challenges (e.g., participating in global actions, designing solutions that inspire action on environmental issues) Youth Activism (Fight for Water) It's Our Time to Act<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is an organization dedicated to teaching the youth of our nation skills that will prepare them for a more innovative future.

Group Members: Kat, Steve, and An