Gloria J. Edwards
Mountain Plains Distance Learning Partnership 2002
“Developing a Project-Based Lesson” using Leecy Wise’s template for Star Schools teachers.
to let the students know what is
expected and important in the
lesson. Use the rubric to explain
specific assessments. (Rubrics
are performance-based
assessment devices that judge
progress on performance, not
isolated knowledge about the
topic.)
minutes
3. Prepare for your project. Choose
your place, people, things, or
methods to complete it. Outline or
list the steps you or your group
will need to take. Remember to
include people as helpful resources if
you need them!
You may divide your class into
groups at this point if necessary.
Assist the students in thinking
through their preparations.
Remember, students learn by
doing: when you find they are at
an impasse, ask them “How can
we accomplish this step? How
can we get this done?” Allow the
students to experience self
direction and construct their
place in community involvement.
20
minutes;
may
need to
extend
into
another
session
Practice and Process (Preliminary information is gathered,
background research tfor project is conducted.)
Activity Instructor Notes ET
1. Review handouts as needed.
Develop handouts to supplement
the lesson plan. Handouts should
include directions for activities
such as laboratory work, steps to
complete artwork, or other
specific sequences for the
students to follow. And
remember, creativity and fun is a
good ingredient to include for
learning success!
As
needed
2. Research websites
Incorporate website content into
basic academic skills such as
reading and writing assignments.
As
needed
3. Conduct additional activity to
develop understanding and
completion of project.
You may have the students
conduct brief activities that
enhance understanding of the
project such as a laboratory
experiment, science activity,
interviews, field trips, or other
activities that allow the students
As
needed