This post is designed as a three-part training series for middle and high school teachers working in school teams to write and revise their curriculum maps.
What is curriculum mapping?
Begin by watching this 11-minute animated video by Sir Ken Robinson. (Link to YouTube)
As you watch, consider the following questions:
- What claims does this video make? What is Sir Ken Robinson urging educators to do differently?
- What connections, if any, do you see between this video and the curriculum mapping process your school is undertaking?
Before turning to your existing curriculum map, select 2-3 of the sample maps below and skim them for information. Ask:
- What information can be gleaned from a map?
- What are the common elements on the maps that you reviewed?
Sample Maps (High School)
- ELA 9tru12
- Number Patterns
- Read180 ELA
- Social Studies (Google Site with Samples)
- US History 1
- US History 2
Discussion & Journal Questions
- What is a curriculum Map?
- What are the components of a curriculum map?
- Why are we mapping at our school?
Consider some curriculum mapping terms and definitions: CM Terms PDF
a) Choose one class or prep for your curriculum mapping work. The Curriculum Mapping, Part 2 session will start with your existing map.
b) Consider your entire curriculum, and list the 5-8 most important concepts that you want students to understand.