1. Define curriculum alignment and why it is important in the classroom. Discuss what you will do to ensure curricular alignment when you are lesson planning.
2. In your own words, describe the four knowledge dimensions and give two examples from your content area.
3. Describe Bloom's taxonomy and how it should be used in your lesson planning.
4. Explain why creating behavioral learning objectives are important.
5. 5. Answer the following multi-layered question:

• What is the Partnership for 21st Century Skills? What is the main focus?
• How does this differfrom our Essential Standards (and/or Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards)?
• Name someof the essential knowledge and skills that students will need to be successful in the 21st century?
• How will you use 21st century skills in your lesson planning?