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College: Can Do Statements


Targeted Skills and Knowledge Daily Lessons Summative Assessment

 

Can-do Statements Based on National Standards

Upon completion of the unit, students will be able to develop the following competencies on national standards.

Communication:

  • I can identify the main idea, key information and some supporting details in various time frames about sports and its impact on personal relationships, intercultural connections and international diplomacy.
  • I can describe my favorite sports and personal reasons in short paragraph with some details.
  • I can exchange information in conversations and some discussions related to the interplay of sport and people/cultures/international diplomacy. 
  • I can write in an organized manner and incorporate some stories and personal experiences as supporting details in short paragraphs.

Culture:

  • I can identify and compare different products and practices related to sports in my own and other cultures.
  • I can recognize how culture(s) shape people’s experiences and views about sports.
  • I can locate and describe the impact of sports on personal relationships, intercultural connections and international diplomacy from different cultural perspectives and perceptions.

Comparison:

  • I can compare and contrast, analyze, synthesize, interpret and forecast different behavioral practices regarding sports.

Community:

  • I can recognize how sports connect and shape communities and cultures around the world, especially via digital media.

Connection:

  • I can resort to my personal experiences and background knowledge in geography, political science, psychology and religious studies to critically evaluate the information and diverse perspectives on sports.