| Criteria | Y | N | Comments |
| Is the topic of personal interest to you and the students?Will it capture their interest? | |||
| It is different from units designed in the past? Are you moving along a technological continuum from non-user/integrator to creative applier? | |||
| Has the topic been explored by the students before? When? Where? How? Is it justifiable within the context of standards and outcomes? | |||
| Does it have potential for teaching key concepts and grade level requirements, while reaching a variety of developmental needs and learning styles? | |||
| Does the topic extend and enhance the school's existing curriculum while meeting the diverse needs, interests, experiences, and cultural backgrounds of the learners? | |||
| Are there a wide range of materials and equipment available for inquiry in addition to what is available on the Net? | |||
| What is the potential for active involvement in projects and meaningful experiences? | |||
| Do you have access to resources within the school and local community? | |||
| Is the topic relevant to students' lives? What is its value in preparing students for lifelong learning? |