6. Sample Curriculum Map Slide from: http://sites.google.com/site/curriculummapld6/ Essential Questions Content (noun) Skills (verb) Assessment Activities August September October November December
Teachers use the school calendar to collect basic information about their curriculum plans such as unit titles, projects, materials.
Draw both sides of the coin. What could you include on each side of the coin that shows the connections with mapping? Discuss what happens if one side is missing. Share your group’s representation with the other groups. As a team process, what became clearer as you worked on this activity?
Most individual elementary teachers find it takes about one hour to complete the content portion of the map for one school year; MS – 45 minutes per course
We will identify essential questions both vertically and horizontally.
Complete benefits of curriculum maps organizer at your tables, share specific benefits Consensus mapping identifies non-negotiables that will be taught in each grade or subject in school Consensus mapping provides the tools to build a cohesive learning community with teachers as the chief architects and builders Mapping provides a process for collegial dialogue as it focuses on alignment of content, skills, assessments, and activities across grade levels with ultimate goal to improve student achievement.
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