STEP 1

Final Lesson Write-up (Due Last Day of Class)

Name of Student: Title of Lesson: Source of Lesson Idea: Grade level:	Possible points	Points earned
Technology proficiency Rubric is inserted as first page of lesson plan MS Word format Sent as e-mail attachment	10
Title Is interesting to students; Provides a clear indication of what the lesson is about	2
Overview States the goal of the lesson; includes the question to be answered Is clear and succinct (several sentences)	4
TEKS Include the grade level, the number and the wording	4
Performance objectives Three to five are stated in the correct format (SWBAT ......) Can be demonstrated by the students as a result of the lesson Are related to the scientific concept or learning Are reasonable for that specific lesson	8
Materials Lists specific requirements for one class of 20 students Clarifies how materials are to be distributed (groups, stations, individuals) Describes necessary advance preparation, with labeled sketches as appropriate	5
Attention grabber - Engagement Includes an interesting and understandable attention grabber Checks for prior knowledge. Connects and applies the lesson to students’ interests outside of the classroom	5
Procedure - Exploration Lists step by step what students will do-- a), b), c) etc. Includes sketches as appropriate Gives instructions for what the teacher should do before and during parts of the lesson	8
Lesson wrap-up —Explanation/Elaboration Offers strategies for summarizing and explaining what students experienced in the activity. Challenges and extends students’ conceptual understanding and skills..	4
Culminating Assessment Directly related to each objective	5
Safety Considerations Anticipates problems Gives instructions for precautions (wear goggles)	5
Inquiry-based (Discovery) learning Defines inquiry-based learning Analyzes to what extent the lesson fits this mode.	10
Multiple Intelligences Describes MIs addressed by the lesson Gives specific examples of MIs	10
Learning Styles Describes learning styles (Meyers Briggs categories) for which the lesson is especially suited.	10