- Benchmarks On-Line (Science K-12, some Math) MUST SEE
A long-term American Association 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.
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- Combined Curriculum Document (Kentucky ex. with understandings)
The Combined Curriculum Document (CCD) is a resource created by the Kentucky Department of Education to show the connection between the Academic Expectations (what students should know and be able to do as a result of their school experience) See additional resources from Kentucky
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- Curriculum Frameworks (All content K-12)
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
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- District 21 Curriculum (MUST SEE, GREAT ILLINOIS EXAMPLE!!)
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.
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- MCPS Science Website (HS all science subjects)
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.
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- SDE: Science: Select the 2004 Science Matrix
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.
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- UnderstandingbyDesign_219619_7.pdf (application/pdf Object)
Examples of Language Arts UBD lessons with understandings and excellent strategies.
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- English Language Arts Curriculum Framework K-2 (Good Ex. of UBD)
Montgomery County Public Schools This school district has developed curriculum based on essential questions and understandings as recommended by Understanding by Design.
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- Essential Questions in Teaching and Learning
Inquiring into Essential Questions gives teaching and learning purposeful, meaningful and "big picture" focus for learning details and ideas. It engages higher mental and emotional capacities at a time when "high stakes" testing trivializes students' thinking and learning.
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- NYSED - Social Studies Learning Standards and Core Curriculum
Select Corp pt. 1 for K-6 social studies understandings.
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- Secondary Science Unit Template Course (Earth Science)
Earth Science curriculum for a unit in earth science from Saint Paul Public Schools. (Relationship between earth and solar system).
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- Virginia Studies: Ready Resources for the Classroom (Social Studies)
Complete Curriculum Framework for Social Studies: Includes standards, essential understandings, essential questions, essential knowledge and essesntial skills
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