Things You'll Need:
- Computer with word processor capability
- Printer connected to the computer unit
- Clear understanding of the subject matter to be covered
- Knowledge of the state's requirements for the subject being taught
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Step 1
Incorporate the state standard for the subject being taught. These standards can be found online at the state's education website. The first paragraph of the lesson plan should summarize the state standard and point out what will be addressed in this lesson.For example: State Standard: 125.5, automotive servicesKnowledge and skills - The student applies the concepts and skills of the trade to simulated and actual work situations. The student is expected to test, diagnose, service and repair electrical/electronic systems.
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Step 2
Following the first step example, the Level of Blooms should be identified in the next paragraph. For example: Level of Blooms - knowledge, comprehension, analysis, synthesis.
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Step 3
The third paragraph of the lesson plan should cover the strategies and activities to engage students in the learning process. For example: 1. Given three different types of illumination devices, students will identify each type of light and assess the items operational capacity in the vehicles lighting system.2. Working individually, students will use industry standard symbols to identify different light types, visually identify different lighting types, verbally identify uses of each type of illumination device.3. Working individually, students will reproduce lighting circuits and use industry standard symbols to complete lighting circuits.
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Step 4
The fourth step of your lesson plan should include facilitating questions that will engage the students in critical thinking and synthesis of information leading to their own hands-on experience with the subject matter.For example:1. What do two wires in a bulb indicate? 2. How does a "sealed" bulb produce light? 3. What type of lighting devices are used in modern vehicle interior and exterior? 4. What does LCD stand for? 5. What does LED stand for?
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Step 5
Depending on the subject matter, what follows the example lesson plan given is a group or individual lab project to reinforce the cognitive skills that have been covered. The necessary amount of time for lab exercises will vary depending on the school and class schedules. Each phase of the lab project should be designated a specific amount of time so that students can reasonably accomplish what is being asked of them. Creating time limits also helps the teacher to plan for the size and scope of the lab exercise.
