Sample Lesson Template
World History Online Course
Lesson Template Guidelines
When designing a lesson, please adhere to following:
¨ use the Lesson Template provided for you
¨ submit work in Microsoft Word 2003
¨ complete the lesson in Verdana 10 point font
¨ turn off automatic formatting, including auto correct, indentations, numbering, bulleting, etc.
¨ do not use text boxes
¨ do not include icons for student instructions
¨ do not embed macros in lesson
¨ include student resource sheets and answer keys to support the lesson activities and assessments.
¨ check reading level (aim for 8th grade)
¨ use and correct spelling and punctuation (use spell and grammar checks especially for parallel construction, verb tense, etc.)
¨ provide clear lesson instructions that can be easily followed
¨ use explicit directions for editors and technical developers using highlighting (see page 8)
¨ cite the interactive template name (as identified in the D2L Community) to indicate the type of activity requested/envisioned
¨ include explicit instructions for students (e.g. “After reading the material above, record the definition of rule of law on your student resource.”)
¨ include explicit directions when asking students to view an external Web site for information they will be assessed on in the lesson (e.g. “You will be using the Magna Carta Web site throughout this lesson. Make sure the sound on your computer is turned on. Read the directions below first, then link to the Magna Carta Web site…”)
¨ use PowerPoint to develop an activity where students will view a presentation; please use Verdana 32pt font (To see an example of a presentation, see addendum to completed lesson plan template)
¨ submit descriptions of image(s) you would like to include with the activity/page; the image editor will find an image for you
¨ consider Bloom’s Taxonomy: http://techlearning.com/article/8670
Additional sources for use:
· The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr and E.B. White
· Florida Virtual School Style Guide (with one page reference sheet from style editor)
Unit:
Lesson Title:
Pretest/Preassessment
· teachers identify up to five concepts/ideas to be tested and reviewed list after completing the lesson
· note: lesson and unit assessments will be developed by the lead teachers; however, writer recommendations are appreciated
Lesson Overview Page
· Lesson Overview
o a summary of the content of the lesson (don’t worry about formatting)
o images:
§ describe the image that is needed, i.e., image of King John, population graph of London, etc.
§ do not spend excessive amounts of time looking for images
§ may include a specific image that is necessary and enhances the lesson if it can be found quickly
§ images must include source that is copyright free
§ no clipart
· Key Questions
o a list of essential questions taken from the curriculum document
· Student Outcomes
o a list of what students should know and be able to do taken from the curriculum document
· Key Terms
o a list of terms essential to understanding the lesson as recommended in the curriculum document
o list should be limited to no more than 7
o should not be a laundry list of names, battles, etc.
o key terms listed in lower case unless the term is a proper name
· Student Resources
o list of student resources (organizers, handouts, etc., necessary to complete the lesson)
· Teacher Resources
o resources essential to the lesson such as textbooks (include list title, edition, chapter, and section) Web sites, videos
· Chart of Activities
o list of activities by number and name with approximate time; no formatting other than a simple Word table
See example – next page
Activities to Complete / Estimated TimeKey Terms: Forms of Governments / 5 minutes
Opening: Separation of Powers / 15 minutes
Activity 1: Parliamentary and Presidential Democracies / 20 minutes
Activity 2 P1: Comparing President v. Prime Minister
/ 10 minutes
Activity 2 P2: Parliamentary Democracies around the World / 10 minutes
Activity 2 P3: Presidential v. Parliamentary / 10 minutes
Closing: Comparing Governments Assessment / 10 minute
· Time
o approximate time in minutes for the total lesson to be competed
Key Terms Page
· list of terms - Please note that the definitions are being written by Peggy Reuschling.
· images to support key terms as needed
o describe the image that is needed, i.e. image of King John, population graph of London, etc.
o do not spend excessive amounts of time looking for images
o may include a specific image that is necessary and enhances the lesson if it can be found quickly
o images must include source that is copyright free
o no clipart
Opening Page/Activator
· each lesson will begin with an interactive world map that shows key world events (no more than five or six) that may be used throughout the lesson.
o identify the events and locations that you want on the interactive map
· create an activity that engages students and makes them think about the content of the lesson.
o may be an activity that relates to students’ life and world history
o may be a reflection/response in a student’s notebook
o may be an interactive activity (see scavenger hunt materials)
o images:
· describe the image that is needed, i.e. image of King John, population graph of London, etc.
· do not spend excessive amounts of time looking for images
· may include a specific image that is necessary and enhances the lesson if it can be found quickly
· images must include source that is copyright free
· no clipart
o includes an interesting/intriguing title that is not a question
Activity Pages
· a “chunk” of the lesson that will be manageable for students
· may be broken into parts and titled, i.e., Activity 1 P1: Land Grab in Africa, Activity 1 P2: Effects of European Intervention in Africa
· may be an interactive activity (see scavenger hunt materials)
· images:
o describe the image that is needed, i.e. image of King John, population graph of London, etc.
o do not spend excessive amounts of time looking for images
o may include a specific image that is necessary and enhances the lesson if it can be found quickly
o images must include source that is copyright free
o no clipart
· includes an interesting/intriguing title that is not a question
· includes a check for understanding – discussion, quiz, notes, drag and drop, etc.
Closing Page of Lesson
includes
· there will be a summary on this page based on overview text
· there will be a link to the pre-test/preassessment for independent student review
· create a higher level closing activity such as discussion, quiz, portfolio, constructed response, etc.
Lesson Template Reference Sheet
· use the following highlighting reference sheet to indicate the specific type of activity when writing a lesson
Item / DescriptionNew Page / indicates this is a page/screen break
Discussions / indicates directions and prompt for a student/group discussion
Link – to file or Web site / indicates any external link to a reading, graphic organizer, large image, or web site (.doc, .ppt, .pdf, http://...)
Journal/Notebook/Writing / indicates writing assignment in student notebook or completing a worksheet/handout
Flash/Interactive / indicates an interactive quiz, game, or sorting activity using one of the flash templates (Venn Sort, World Map, Timeline, Conveyor Belt, Matching, Multiple Choice, etc.)
Mini Lesson/Lecture / indicates a multi-screen presentation/mini-lecture that will be scripted in a separate powerpoint file
Image / indicates image should be inserted on the page; includes a recommendation for what the image should convey along with descriptive text
Directions / indicates any directions to the student
Glossary Link / indicates a pop up link to a term in the glossary; should be the first occurrence of the term on the page; no definition required;
Red Font – Note to Development Team / indicates a note to the development team, such as correct answers, custom feedback, bulleting, etc.
Bold Font – Sub Heading or emphasized text (do not bold glossary links) / Indicates a sub heading or emphasized text such as “must”, “best”, “most likely”, “only”, etc.
Writer: Insert Name
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