Key features include:
Alignment to state learning standards
Focus on a real-world essential question that shows the importance of each curriculum topic
Provide links to authenticated current and historical primary source information and related web sites, providing "safe" and efficient internet use
Model a proven, research-based problem-solving process for using information resources in the context of core curriculum content
Integrate interactive graphic organizers designed for both individual and group work in analyzing/applying Internet information to solve problems
Support for multiple assessment models
Standards-based assessment--all student activities are aligned with state standards in multiple subject areas
Criterion-referenced assessment--self-check's on vocabulary/comprehension for featured article in each student activity (all subject areas)
Standardized assessment--"Self-checks" give students experience with common standardized testing formats using both open and closed items.
Project-based--all activities require students to apply/demonstrate skills and knowledge in a real-world context, using self/peer/teacher-scored on-line performance rubrics
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