The unit applies sound learning theories and principles and brings cohesiveness and structure to student learning. The unit plan contains descriptive data, a purpose of the unit, a rationale for why the unit is important, goals of the unit, instructional objectives for the unit overall, a unit overview, and an explanation of how the unit will assess student learning. A unit test must be attached. All lesson plans should be tied together by a central theme. Each member of the group has submitted 5 lesson plans.
Lessons encourage collaboration among students.
Lessons permit students to use the full range of their cognitive skills. Lessons include a scope and sequence based on local standards and frameworks. Each lesson has a formal assessment.