The document outlines the process of designing a curriculum. It discusses that curriculum design involves determining what students will learn over multiple years, while lesson plans focus on daily learning and unit plans span several lessons or weeks. The key parts of an effective curriculum include a statement of philosophy, specific goals for student learning, a sequence of objectives by grade, an organized content framework by unit, a yearly block plan, and an assessment plan. When developing a curriculum, it is important to consider the context, standards, and ensure alignment between all parts.