Big+Ideas+and+Essential+Questions

Essential Questions
 * Concepts framed in the form of a question that set the focus for units
 * [[file:EQtraining.ppt]]
 * [[file:EQtraining.pdf]]

What is their value?
 * Forecasts learning goals for unit
 * Higher-level questions show connections or relevancy of content
 * Initiators of creative and critical thinking

Big Ideas
 * Represents the content students should remember long after the instruction
 * Answers the Essential Questions
 * Conveys the value or benefit of learning the standards/content

How to write Essential Questions and Big Ideas