Central Idea Check Sheet

Central Idea:

Is the Central Idea a big idea and not a fact ? Yes/No

Does the Central Idea link with the transdisciplinary theme?: Yes/No
Is the Central Idea just one idea? Yes/ No
Is the Central Idea true ? Yes/No

Would it be worth studying anywhere in the world?

1 2 3 4 5

Is it interesting enough to study for a 6 to 8 weeks?

1 2 3 4 5

Can it be understood on different levels?

1 2 3 4 5

Created by Derek Pinchbeck derekpinchbeck@staff.nanjing-school.com

 Central Idea Check Sheet

Will I be able to do something (take action) because I have a better understanding of this idea?

1 2 3 4 5

Will I be able to show my understanding of the central idea in different ways?

1 2 3 4 5

Will understanding the Central Idea help me to understand the world I live in?

1 2 3 4 5

Central Idea Score:

Created by Derek Pinchbeck derekpinchbeck@staff.nanjing-school.com