http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/folder/8840592128014383483/Curriculum+Development?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks in folder Curriculum Development on Netvouz http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/instruction/ela/6-12/Curriculum%20Mapping/Index.htm This site provides templates for curriculum mapping using backward lesson design (Understanding by Design) with themes and essential questions. It is not ESL specific but is a most valuable resource to help ESL teachers include these components in their curriculum development for ELLs. Curriculum Development jgordon Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:12:11 GMT http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/devel/Dist_Indices/departments.htm This amazing site provides multiple resources for curriculum development based on Backward Design as well as reading and writing strategies. Select Curriculum and Instruction then each department. Curriculum Development jgordon Sun, 09 Apr 2006 16:18:42 GMT http://social-science-drm.wikispaces.com/7th-SocStud-U-46 This is the curriculum map used by School District U-46. The curriculum is based on Essential Questions. (In the explanation of the template, these are defined, I think erroneously, as the big idea. Some of the statements in the Why column are the Big Ideas/Understandings. Curriculum Development jgordon Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:46:32 GMT http://social-science-drm.wikispaces.com/8th-Am-Hist-U-46 this is the Curriculum Map used in IL School district U-46. It is based on Essential Questions. (They, I think erroneously are referred to as the big ideas.) Some of the statements in the Why column are big ideas/understandings, as taught in IRC courses. Curriculum Development jgordon Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:52:28 GMT http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/template.MAXIMIZE/menuitem.840389137fab17eeb85516f762108a0c/?javax.portlet.tpst=818d37ec925d82800173fc1062108a0c_ws_MX&javax.portlet.prp_818d37ec925d82800173fc1062108a0c_viewID=article_view&javax.portlet.prp_818d37ec925d82800173fc1062108a0c_journalmoid=b90912349807a010VgnVCM1000003d01a8c0RCRD&javax.portlet.prp_818d37ec925d82800173fc1062108a0c_articlemoid=712912349807a010VgnVCM1000003d01a8c0RCRD&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=token&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=token April 2006 | Volume 48 | Number 4 “Radical” Math Becomes the Standard by Kathy Checkley Emphasis on Algebraic Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication have become the new stadards. The article discusses benefits of teaching algebra etc. in the early grades. Curriculum Development jgordon Sun, 07 May 2006 16:28:37 GMT http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/template.MAXIMIZE/menuitem.459dee008f99653fb85516f762108a0c/?javax.portlet.tpst=d5b9c0fa1a493266805516f762108a0c_ws_MX&javax.portlet.prp_d5b9c0fa1a493266805516f762108a0c_journaltypeheaderimage=%2FASCD%2Fimages%2Fmultifiles%2Fpublications%2Felmast.gif&javax.portlet.prp_d5b9c0fa1a493266805516f762108a0c_viewID=article_view&javax.portlet.prp_d5b9c0fa1a493266805516f762108a0c_journalmoid=d92abf8f07eaff00VgnVCM1000003d01a8c0RCRD&javax.portlet.prp_d5b9c0fa1a493266805516f762108a0c_articlemoid=df4abf8f07eaff00VgnVCM1000003d01a8c0RCRD&javax.portlet.prp_d5b9c0fa1a493266805516f762108a0c_journalTypePersonalization=ASCD_EL&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=token&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=token February 2004 February 2004 | Volume 61 | Number 5 Improving Achievement in Math and Science Pages 6-11 A Vision for Mathematics William H. Schmidt A common, coherent, and challenging curriculum can transform mathematics education in the United States. Curriculum Development jgordon Sun, 07 May 2006 16:24:11 GMT http://www.sbci.cps.k12.il.us/curriculum.html CPS Curriculum Determining what students should know and be able to do is fundamental to standards-based education. For this reason, the SBCI process requires that teachers begin their work by examining and prioritizing the Standards to ensure cohesion and coherence of the instructional program within and across grade levels. Curriculum Development jgordon Fri, 26 Aug 2005 16:29:39 GMT ftp://ftp.region15.org/corelitte.pdf Essential questions for the core literature titles in the curriculum for Pomperaug Regional School District 15 Curriculum Development jgordon Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:00:31 GMT http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/ctl/docs/seceslguide.pdf This is the ESL Curriculum Guide for World-class School District, Nevada. It alligns ESL instruction with their standards. It does not include essential questions or understandings, but does provide a sequence and student objectives differentiated by level of ELL. Curriculum Development jgordon Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:28:38 GMT http://www.uen.org/k12educator/ Utah Education Network This site provides support for curriculum development, interactives across the grade levels and very beneficial links for Math, World Resources, Interactive Projects and Learning Community. Rec. by Suzanne Havilecek Curriculum Development jgordon Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:04:53 GMT