Lesson Architect

Lesson Title:

Teacher:

Content Areas(s):

Grade Level(s):

Planning the Lesson:

Goals/Academic Expectations:

Objectives: What will my students be able to do when they finish this lesson?

Resources: What resources will be needed to complete this lesson?

Introduction: How will the lesson be introduced?

Lesson Activities: What activities will your students complete?

Instructional Strategies

• Cooperative learning strategies
• Graphic Organizers
• Problem solving strategies
• Decision making strategies
• Reflective thinking strategies

Integrating Technology

Instructional Technology Approaches:

• Distance Learning
• Instructional Courseware
• Multimedia Instruction
• Web-based Instruction
• ITV

Software Applications:

• Authoring Systems
• Presentations
• Word Processor
• Graphic Images
• Spreadsheet
• Quicktime Movies
• Databases
• E-mail
• Desktop Publishing

Tools:

• CD-ROM
• Scanner
• Laserdisc
• Digital Camera

Summary: How will you summarize the lesson? (At the end of each class period, you should discuss what has been learned. Use a variety of strategies to close the lesson.)

Assessing Student Outcomes - How will you assess student performances?

Assessment Strategies:

• Self-assessment
• Peer-assessment
• Teacher assessment

Assessment Tools:

• Paper and pencil tests
• Rating scales/checklist
• Analytical scoring guides
• Informal assessments
• Rubrics

Extensions:

* This planning tool is based on the STEPS planning tool from the Panhandle Area Center for Educational

Enhancement (PACEE) in Florida.