The following Wisconsin Academic Standards and Benchmarks could be addressed through the Olympic WebQuest

Media and Technology
E.8.1	Use computers to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information. Demonstrate efficient word-processing skills Construct and use simple databases Use manuals and on-screen help in connection with computer applications Perform basic computer operations on various platforms Collect information from various on-line sources, such as web pages, news groups, and listservs
E.8.3	Create media products appropriate to audience and purpose. Write informational articles that target audiences of a variety of publications Use desktop publishing to produce products such as brochures and newsletters designed for particular organizations and audiences Create video and audio tapes designed for particular audiences Create video and audio tapes designed for particular audiences
E.8.4	Demonstrate a working knowledge of media production and distribution. Plan a promotion or campaign that involves broadcast and print media production and distribution Analyze how messages may be affected by financial factors such as sponsorship Identify advertising strategies and techniques aimed at teenagers
E.8.5	Analyze and edit media work as appropriate to audience and purpose. Revise media productions by adding, deleting, and adjusting the sequence and arrangement of information, images, or other content as necessary to improve focus, clarity, or effect Develop criteria for comprehensive feedback on the quality of media work and use it during production
Oral Language
C.8.1	Orally communicate information, opinions, and ideas effectively to different audiences for a variety of purposes. Share brief impromptu remarks about topics of interest to oneself and others Speaking from notes or an outline, relate an experience in descriptive detail, with a sense of timing and decorum appropriate to the occasion Differentiate between formal and informal contexts and employ an appropriate style of speaking, adjusting language, gestures, rate, and volume according to audience and purpose Observe the appropriate etiquette when expressing thanks and receiving praise
C.8.2	Listen to and comprehend oral communications. Summarize and explain the information conveyed in an oral communication, accounting for the key ideas, structure, and relationship of parts to the whole Distinguish among purposes for listening, such as gaining information or being entertained, and take notes as appropriate Recall significant details and sequence accurately Follow a speaker's argument and represent it in notes Evaluate the reliability of information in a communication, using criteria based on prior knowledge of the speaker, the topic, and the context and on analysis of logic, evidence, propaganda devices, and language
C.8.3	Participate effectively in discussion. Participate in discussion by listening attentively, demonstrating respect for the opinions of others, and responding responsibly and courteously to the remarks of others Explain and advance opinions by citing evidence and referring to sources Evaluate the stated ideas and opinions of others, seeking clarification through questions Invite ideas and opinions of others into the discussion, responding clearly and tactfully to questions and comments Accept and use helpful criticism Establish and maintain an open mind when listening to others' ideas and opinions Summarize the main points of a discussion, orally and in writing, specifying areas of agreement and disagreement and paraphrasing contributions Display and maintain facial expressions, body language, and other response cues that indicate respect for the speaker and attention to the discussion Attend to the content of discussion rather than the speaker Participate in discussion without dominating Distinguish between supported and unsupported statements

Research and Inquiry
F.8.1	Conduct research and inquiry on self-selected or assigned topics, issues, or problems and use an appropriate form to communicate their findings. Formulate research questions and focus investigation on relevant and accessible sources of information Use multiple sources to identify and locate information pertinent to research including encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, library catalogs, indexes to periodicals, and various electronic search engines Conduct interviews, field studies, and experiments and use specialized resources (such as almanacs, fact books, pamphlets, and technical manuals) when appropriate to an investigation Compile, organize, and evaluate information, taking notes that record and summarize what has been learned and extending the investigation to other sources Review and evaluate the usefulness of information gathered in an investigation Produce an organized written and oral report that presents and reflects on findings, draws sound conclusions, adheres to the conventions for preparing a manuscript, and gives proper credit to sources
Mathematics
A.8.1	Use reasoning abilities to evaluate information perceive patterns identify relationships formulate questions for further exploration evaluate strategies justify statements test reasonableness of results defend work
A.8.2	Communicate logical arguments clearly to show why a result makes sense
A.8.3	Analyze non-routine* problems by modeling*, illustrating, guessing, simplifying, generalizing, shifting to another point of view, etc.
A.8.4	Develop effective oral and written presentations that include appropriate use of technology the conventions of mathematical discourse (e.g., symbols, definitions, labeled drawings) mathematical language clear organization of ideas and procedures understanding of purpose and audience
A.8.5	Explain mathematical concepts, procedures, and ideas to others who may not be familiar with them
A.8.6	Read and understand mathematical texts and other instructional materials and recognize mathematical ideas as they appear in other contexts

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