Criteria for Central Idea

Source: Adapted from Steiner, 1993, p. 65

Y = Yes

N = No
Y

It is interesting to me.
It is something that I can find out more about through books
and internet research.
It is something I could find out more about through interviews
or questionnaires.
There are many resources available on the topic.

It is something that is important within our community.

It is something that is important in the wider world.

I can think of 3-4 questions I would want to research.

I could explain to the school community (parents, students,
teachers, principals) why it was a valuable topic to learn about.
I can picture what my exhibition project might look like.

It is a good topic for somebody my age.

Ref: OCC online page

http://occ.ibo.org/ibis/occ/home/userResources.cfm April2008