Amplify Science 6-8 sample lesson planning template
Part 1: Learning about the lesson
Lesson:
Date:
Lesson purpose:
[Lesson Brief: Overview]
Where does this lesson fit in the learning
progression of the unit?
[Progress Build]
How does this lesson contribute to figuring out
the Chapter Question and/or the Investigation
Question?
[Coherence Flowchart, Lesson Overview Compilation]
How will students engage in three-dimensional
learning during this lesson?
[Lesson Brief: Standards]
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Amplify Science sample lesson planning template cont.
Part 2: Getting ready to teach
Look at the student screens, Sim, and articles, as well as the Step-by-Step, Teacher Supports, and Possible
Responses tabs in the Instructional Guide.
Teaching notes
Consider:
What will the students experience in each
activity?
How does each activity support students in
achieving the purpose of the lesson?
What do you feel comfortable with?
What challenges might you encounter in
teaching this lesson, and how might you
address these challenges?
Preparation notes
Consider:
What materials will you need to prepare?
Will you need to add any new procedures
or routines that students will need to
practice?
Will you need to differentiate, or make
modifications to the instruction?
Will you utilize specific grouping strategies?
Activity 1
Time:
Activity 2
Time:
Activity 3
Time:
Activity 4
Time:
Activity 5
Time:
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