K-12 Scope and Sequence of Big Ideas
We've been working with schools to develop a "curriculum map" of Big Ideas of Sustainability (e.g. diversity, interdependence, cycles). Over the years we've seen that these Big Ideas emerge from the standards and grade expectations, school or district curricula, and teachers' passions and student interest.
Based on our work, we have developed one possible scope & sequence of the Big Ideas that we believe is developmentally appropriate, with each year building on the previous. It can be found here.
Even with in the same district schools may decide to have a different sequence of Big Ideas but what is critical is that the school community works on developing this together. Here are some examples from schools we've worked with:
Sustainability Academy's K-5 Scope & Sequence
Charlotte Central School's K-8 Scope & Sequence