Table 1 Curriculum mini-unit content and pedagogy criteria
From: Using human case studies to teach evolution in high school A.P. biology classrooms
Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
Criteria 1 | Uses human evolution as instructional content and context for presenting the big idea of evolution as a unifying theme |
Criteria 2 | Addresses common teacher and/or student misconceptions about evolution when appropriate |
Criteria 3 | Addresses one or more pre-defined content needs |
Criteria 4 | Aligns with A.P. biology curriculum guidelines |
Criteria 5 | Incorporates science content that is sufficiently robust for the potential of sustained use |
Criteria 6 | Instructional framework is primarily guided, structured inquiry that incorporates important components of the nature of science |
Criteria 7 | Presents content that offers a high potential to engage and excite teachers and students because it is relevant to their lives |