Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes

	Global Awareness Using 21st century skills to understand and address 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 Understanding other nations and cultures, including the use of non-English languages
	Financial, Economic, Business, Entrepreneurial Literacy (FEBE) Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices   Understanding the role of the economy in society   Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options
	Civic Literacy Participating effectively in civic life through knowing how to stay informed and understanding governmental processes   Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels   Understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions
	Health Literacy Obtaining, interpreting and understanding basic health information and services and using such information and services in ways that enhance health   Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress reduction   Using available information to make appropriate health-related decisions   Establishing and monitoring personal and family health goals Understanding national and international public health and safety issues
	Environmental Literacy 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   Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g., population growth, population development, resource consumption rate, etc.) Investigate and analyze environmental issues, and make accurate conclusions about effective solutions   Take individual and collective action towards addressing environmental challenges (e.g., participating in global actions, designing solutions that inspire action on environmental issues)

References

Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (2009). Framework for 21st century learning.