http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/folder/273397921015293876/Curriculum+Development+Examples+of+Understandings+Big+Ideas?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks in folder Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas on Netvouz http://www.project2061.org/publications/bsl/online/bolintro.htm A long-term American Aassociation for the Advancement of Science initiative to advance literacy in Science, Mathematics, and Technology. A comprehensive project to develop essential curriculum for K-12, including some Social Studies themes. Enduring understandings are identified for the essential content. Curriculum Development > Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas jgordon Sat, 25 Mar 2006 16:58:24 GMT http://www.gips.org/learning/Curriculum-Components/Curriculum-Frameworks Language Arts, Science, Math, and Social Studies K-12 curriculum development frameworks by Grand Island Public Schools based on UbD Includes essential questions and understandings Curriculum Development > Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas jgordon Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:31:47 GMT http://www.d21.k12.il.us/curriclearning/curriculum/index.html The District 21 curriculum framework is aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards. The Framework is organized in a Concept-Based format. Each grade level uses conceptual lenses and a general theme to help focus instruction and learning for the year. Guiding questions help students discover the essential understandings or “big ideas”. The critical content and skills are also identified. Curriculum Development > Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas jgordon Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:21:59 GMT http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/science/ Montgomery County Public Schools The goal of the PreK-12 science program is for all students to develop and utilize curiosity and achieve scientific literacy by: 1) developing a balanced understanding of the concepts of life science, chemistry, physics, earth/space, and environmental science and 2) engaging rigorously in the process skills of science through real-world applications. Curriculum Development > Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas jgordon Wed, 30 Nov 2005 02:45:00 GMT http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2618&q=320890 2004 Science Matrix [DOC] – Traces the 11 conceptual themes in the Science Framework as they develop across elementary, middle and high school grades. Great examples of understandings in science. See the 2004 Science Framework for the complete curriculum. Curriculum Development > Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas jgordon Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:29:12 GMT http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/instruction/ela/6-12/Essential%20Questions/Index.htm This site provides lots of support for thematic instruction, curriculum mapping and essential questions. Understandings are not included, but it is a good place to start. Rec. by Gail Cappaert Curriculum Development > Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas jgordon Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:06:26 GMT http://www.jaymctighe.com/ubdweblinks.html These are the links for supporting all phases of the UBD design. See the first phase for links to examples of Understandings. Curriculum Development > Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas jgordon Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:15:33 GMT http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/UnderstandingbyDesign_219619_7.pdf Examples of Language Arts UBD lessons with understandings and excellent strategies. Curriculum Development > Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas jgordon Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:17:03 GMT http://www.vipscience.com/storyline_links.htm The storyline links were produced to allow the teachers to see science in a one page, at a glance document. The purpose is to assist teachers in planning and to guide them as they teach the VIPS hands-on science curriculum. The storylines are composed of the title of each lesson and a brief description of what the lesson will be about. Storylines are works in progress and are considered drafts. Curriculum Development > Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas jgordon Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:13:23 GMT http://www.vipscience.com/storyline.html Valle Imperial Project In Science These graphic story lines reflect the big ideas related to science units. This is a great way to visually organize a unit. Curriculum Development > Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas jgordon Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:08:43 GMT