Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- Module A : the big ideas of UbD -- Module B : the UbD template -- Module C : starting points -- Module D : developing an initial unit sketch -- Module E : different types of learning goals -- Module F : essential questions and understandings -- Module G : determining evidence of understanding and developing assessment tasks -- Module H : learning for understanding.

This book introduces version 2.0 of the Understanding by Design template and allows readers to download fillable electronic forms to help incorporate standards, advance their understanding of backward design, and improve student learning