• What do you want students to learn/do?
• What essential learner outcome(s)/content standard(s) will be assessed through this project?
• What are observable and measurable indicators for each outcome/standard? In other words, how will we know it when we see it?

Stage 2: Draft Project Framework

What is a meaningful framework for engaging students?
 

Content/Topic Area
Timeframe
Interactions
Comments/additional instructions for interactions
Student Interest Area
Student Role
Audience (for the task)
Equipment:	Software:
Other Resources
Web Page Title(s):	URL:
Web Resources for teachers

Lesson Plans:

Before the project begins the teacher will:

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During the project, the teacher will:

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At the completion of the project the teacher will:

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Stage 3: Design Task/Prompt:

• Collect Blocks – gather information, Where will students gather the data/information needed to complete the task?
• Organize Blocks – Critical thinking- What thinking skills and processes will be emphasized?
• Build New Structures – Product/Presentation – What student products and/or performances will communicate evidence of understanding or proficiency?

Background/Situation:
 
 

Task/Directions:
 
 
 

Stage 4: Develop Evaluation Tool/Rubric
What evaluative criteria will be used to evaluate the student products and performances?
Create a rubric:

1. Determine your performance levels
2. Determine your categories, traits, or dimensions that will be evaluated.
3. Write the criteria for each category