When submitting each curriculum unit (by the stated deadline), make sure the following elements are addressed:

THE BASICS  
___ an original series of lessons that you have taught in your classroom 
___ materials free from copyright restraints 
___reflects the Teachers Network motto - Take an idea and go creative

WEB INTEGRATION  
___ appropriate integration of Internet web sites within the content (not merely listed as resources)
___ reinforcement of content, process, standards, and goals  
___ Internet links cited with specific address and annotation of what the teacher and the students
      will find and do there
___ respect for use of time; consideration for age-appropriateness, reading levels, attention span, 
      limits on instructional time

INSTRUCTIONAL VALUE OF LESSONS  
___ rich, relevant, and developmentally appropriate content and process 
___ best instructional practices/strategies 
___ engaging and challenging activities for students 
___ targeting of needs/interests of "whole child" (cognitive, affective, psychomotor, inquiry skills) 
___ integration of subject areas 
___ development of critical thinking, research skills, character, and real-world applications of knowledge 
___ efficient and effective use of time for both teacher and student 
___ a user-friendly approach to encourage other teachers to adopt or adapt the unit, or use it as a 
      springboard for the creation of their own instructional materials 

EVALUATION STRATEGIES  
___ how you will recognize success and growth in student learning (e.g. changes in students' 
       knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes)
___ appropriate diversity of formal and/or informal instruments and methods  
___ clear relationship between outcomes and standards/goals 
___ timely, diverse and appropriate assessment methods and grading criteria (e.g., rubrics, portfolios,
       tests/quizzes, conferences, anecdotal reports, journals, action research, observations, files of student
       work, quality and level of participation in discussions and cooperative projects, etc.)
___ use evaluation results to provide timely feedback to improve both student performance and
       instructional practices
___ suggestions for gathering ongoing evaluative data throughout the unit (diagnostic, formative, and
       summative strategies and sample results)

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES 
___ appropriate modalities (individual, small group, whole class, committee, field experience, intergenerational 
        sharing) 
___ diverse learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, intra personal, interpersonal, naturalist, etc.) 
___ responsible use of time, equipment, resources, technology (be prepared and expect the unexpected). 
___ cooperation and respect for self and others 
___ Internet used in a variety of learning activities - e.g. to participate in online projects (class to class,
      school to school collaborations), to correspond with experts, key-pals, or intergenerational sharing), to
      access information not readily available in the classroom or school, reinforcing content via puzzles,
      games, and other interactive online activities; publishing and celebrating student work
 
 FORMAT OF THE UNIT 
1. TITLE:  
___ Descriptive and catchy title for the unit 

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
___ With links to each lesson (including title), student work, and additional materials

3. PROGRAM OUTLINE OR OVERVIEW
___ Target student age/level, special needs/interests
___ Major goals
___ Timelines (weekly, day to day) 
___ Types of assessments used
___ Standards addressed (noting all relevant subject areas and written specifically to the unit)

4. LESSON PLANS
___ Instructional objectives
___ Time required
___ Advance preparation and prerequisite knowledge/skills
___ Materials/resources required (web sites with annotated, working links; equipment; software;
      people [guest speakers, experts]; field trips [virtual or real]; books/magazines with necessary citation
      and synopsis
___ Vocabulary, concepts, focus questions (and responses), generalizations, key points
___ Procedures
___ Activities - must include web-based activities integrated in the content (links annotated to explain
      how sites support the content, what teacher or students will find and do at the site)
___ Extensions or follow-up (related special projects, events)
___ Homework
___ Evaluation (must address goals, should address a variety of strategies and samples of tools)
___ Illustrative materials, such as worksheets, handouts, graphic organizers, photos, maps, and answer
       keys
___ Student work samples (include a range of samples, in corrected/final form, not just the best) and your
      evaluative analysis notes