Integration: Integrate Bible, history, geography, critical thinking, current issues, reading comprehension etc.
Missions: Invite students to think/breathe/pray about missions - both local and abroad.
Problem Solving: Develop problem solving skills in response to problems presented in articles.
Awareness:  Raise students awareness of what life is like in the developing world.
Compassion: Elicit compassion when students understand how difficult life is for their peers.
Thankfulness: Encourage thankfulness for God's blessings in their lives.