Curriculum Design Agent Skill
Learning objectives (Bloom\'s), scope and sequence, assessment, instructional strategies, and mapping
Install
one command, takes just this skill from the repositorynpx skills add https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill curriculum-designThe instruction itself
7 sections, as written by the authorCurriculum Design
Design effective curricula following learning science principles.
Bloom's Taxonomy (Revised)
| Level | Verb Examples | Assessment |
|-------|--------------|------------|
| Remember | List, define, recall | Multiple choice, matching |
| Understand | Explain, describe, summarize | Short answer, concept map |
| Apply | Solve, implement, demonstrate | Problem set, lab exercise |
| Analyze | Compare, differentiate, examine | Case study, data analysis |
| Evaluate | Critique, justify, assess | Debate, peer review, rubric |
| Create | Design, build, produce | Project, portfolio, thesis |
Backward Design (Wiggins & McTighe)
- Identify desired results — What should learners know/do?
- Determine acceptable evidence — How will you know they learned it?
- Plan learning experiences — What activities build that understanding?
Scope & Sequence
| Element | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Scope | Breadth and depth of content |
| Sequence | Order of topics (simple→complex, concrete→abstract) |
| Pacing | Time allocated per topic |
| Prerequisites | What learners must know before each module |
Assessment Design
- Formative: Checks during learning (quizzes, discussions, exit tickets)
- Summative: End-of-unit evaluations (exams, projects, presentations)
- Authentic: Real-world tasks (case studies, simulations, portfolios)
Assessment Alignment
Each assessment should map to a specific learning objective and Bloom's level. If you're teaching at the "Apply" level, don't just test "Remember."
Instructional Strategies
| Strategy | Best For | Format |
|----------|----------|--------|
| Direct instruction | Foundational knowledge | Lecture, demo |
| Inquiry-based | Critical thinking | Questions, investigation |
| Project-based | Applied skills | Extended projects |
| Flipped classroom | Active learning | Pre-work, in-class application |
| Collaborative | Team skills | Group work, discussion |
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How to use it
Take cosmicstack-labs/curriculum-design from the repository into ~/.claude/skills for personal
use, or into .claude/skills inside a project.
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same name cannot sit side by side — one of them will be ignored.