The material helps develop skills useful in other subject areas, such as reading comprehension, math, writing, and map reading and analysis. Where appropriate, materials are keyed to national standards for other disciplines or standards adopted by the school district or state. This graphic shows how curriculum materials can be designed to integrate across the curriculum by suggesting tie-ins with several subject areas. Goals and objectives for the materials should be clearly spelled out. The content is appropriate for achieving the objectives, and steps for accomplishing the objectives are identified in written lesson or activity plans.
Instructional methods are appropriate to the guide's goals.
Objectives should be in keeping with goals and objectives of general education. Appropriateness for specific learning settings. The examples, terminology, and comparisons used are within the probable vocabulary and experience of students. Lesson-related activities can be accomplished in the time specified, with resources available. Experiments and activities appear to be relevant, accurate, predictable, and suitable for the target grade levels.