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Classroom Usability Criteria		Yes or No
1.1	Does the curriculum have a title?
1.2	Is an Abstract provided?
1.3	Are the targeted grade levels stated?
1.4	Is the required number of classroom hours stated?
1.5	Is a list of materials, equipment, and technical requirements provided?
1.6	Are the objectives outlined?
1.7	Is the procedure stated?
1.8	Is the number and text for Education Standards provided?
1.9	Is contact information for the provider/publisher provided?
1.10	Is the format and/or file size (if applicable) given?
1.11	Is a table of contents or site map included?
1.12	Is the difficulty level stated?
1.13	Is the cost of materials, equipment, and technical requirements stated?
1.14	Is any necessary prerequisite knowledge stated
1.15	Are keywords listed?
1.16	Are diagrams and/or visual resources provided?
1.17	Are worksheets and/or homework assignments provided?
1.18	Is the date of publication stated?
1.19	Are pointers provided to appropriate Robotics Competitions?
1.20	Has the curriculum received any awards?

Curriculum Evaluation		Rating
		Excellent	= 3 Points
		Good	= 2 Points
		Minimally Acceptable	= 1 Point
		Not Acceptable	= 0 Points
		Not Provided	= 0 Points
2.1	The title(s) is(are) informative, representative, and compelling.
2.2	The abstract(s) is(are) informative, representative, and compelling.
2.3	Educational content is age and grade level appropriate.
2.4	The number of classroom hours appears accurate.
2.5	Curriculum clearly states objectives
2.6	Curriculum appears effective in meeting stated objectives.
2.7	Connection to Education Standards is evident.
2.8	Necessary pre-lesson preparation for educators is clearly outlined.
2.9	Relevant background information is provided.
2.10	The procedure(s) appear(s) complete.
2.11	The procedure(s) is(are) easy to follow.
2.12	The curriculum contains resources that appear helpful.
2.13	Questions for classroom discussion appear sufficient.
2.14	Guidance is provided to facilitate transition to future projects.
2.15	Mechanism is provided for learners to evaluate their own performance.
2.16	Guidance is provided for educators to evaluate learner performance.
2.17	Learners will find this curriculum captivating.
2.18	The approach is student-centered; there is high level of hands-on learner involvement.
2.19	The curriculum encourages team building.
2.20	The curriculum develops higher order thinking skills, including critical thinking, abstract reasoning, and decision-making.
2.21	The curriculum appears to demonstrate cross-disciplinary potential and multi-disciplinary integration.
2.22	Connection of the curriculum to the real world is evident.
2.23	Use in the majority of all geographic and economic locations appears feasible.
2.24	Educational content appears scientifically and /or technologically accurate.
2.25	Promotes careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
2.26	Helps learners develop essential mathematics and science skills in support of STEM
2.27	Helps educators integrate Robotics technology into other classroom subjects.
2.28	The curriculum prepares the target audience for gaining external recognition through successful participation in Robotics competitions.
2.29	Creates linkage to other NASA and NSF sponsored programs.
2.30	Overall impression of curriculum:
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Curator: John Bowland
NASA Official: Mark Leon
Last Updated: November 23, 2009
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