Activities are efficient. The amount of time required is consistent with the importance of what is to be learned. Environmental responsibility is modeled in the design, underlying philosophy, and suggested activities of the lessons and materials. A variety of means for assessing learner progress should be included in the materials. Learner outcomes are tied to the goals and objectives.
Materials use current educational assessment techniques.
Suggested assessment techniques are practical and efficient. Assessment is on-going and tied to student learning. Expectations are made clear to students at the onset of an activity. Students are encouraged to assess their own and other students' work. This activity, designed for upper elementary and middle school, states learner objectives in measurable terms and provides specific performance-based assessments to indicate mastery.