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Educator Tools for Evaluation of Units: Unit Template
Based on "Understanding by Design" by Wiggins and McTighe, this template was designed to be used by educators as a tool to evaluate Common Assignment Study units.
This is the pre-assessment section (for students) of Children Have a Right to…, a unit that helps students refine their ability to successfully argue a claim using logical reasoning, evidence, and explanations collected from credible resources — all in the context of children’s rights. For easy use, files are available in PDF and Word.
The Common Assignment 2 section (for teachers) of Science Unit: Ecology helps students understand how human activity impacts ecosystems and explore evidence-based solutions geared toward lessening this impact. Students will conduct a lab simulation, complete an LDC research paper in the form of a National Geographic article, and deliver an oral presentation to share findings using visual aids. For easy use and customization, files are available in PDF and Word.
This Professional Learning Module provides guidelines for implementing the Shell Center’s Formative Assessment Lesson, Evaluating Statements About Probability. Educators can use this information to better understand how to apply the lesson, which is compatible with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), to their own instruction.
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