What are the stages in the process of developing a standards-based unit?

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1. Select a unit for learning based upon the standards.
   What will the theme or topic of the unit be? What standards will be addressed?
2. Decide upon the specific outcomes students will achieve as a result of instruction.
   What will students know and be able to do at the end of the unit?
3. Decide how those ideas will be assessed at the end of instruction.
   How will students show what they know and can do?
4. Give a pre-assessment for the unit to begin and focus instruction appropriately.
   What do students know already? What are they ready to learn?
5. Develop and sequence the specific lessons and activities that will make up the unit.
   What will students be taught? What instructional strategies will be used?
6. Analyze the results, reflect and re-teach as necessary to help all students meet the outcomes.
   What did students learn? What additional instruction is necessary? How could instruction be modified in the future to better meet the needs of all students?