The document discusses planning for learning using an Understanding by Design framework. It includes templates for a 3-stage planning process focusing on establishing learning targets, assessments, and instructional activities. Key elements are determining desired results and critical questions, formative and summative assessments, and using high-yield learning strategies and differentiation. Examples given include wedding planning, building a house, and raising livestock.

1. The key to success is to begin with the end in mind,
with a vision and a blue print of the desired result
Week #2: A Synthesis of “Old” Learning
Planning for Learning Today

3. Does your resume/portfolio showcase the KSAs?
Does your professional growth plan?

4. Does your resume/portfolio showcase these competencies?

5. Understanding by Design….in real life
 A Wedding
 Building a house
 Planning a family
 Planting a garden
 Shoveling the driveway
 Planning a trip
 Raising chickens/livestock
 Getting a Master’s Degree

7. Unit Title: Grade:
Subject, Topic: Time:
Stage 1 – Desired Results
Learning Target(s):
Students will understand that…
Critical Questions:
Students will know… Students will be able to…
Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence
Formative Assesssments: Summative Assessments:
Stage 3 – Learning Plan
Learning Activities: High Yield Strategies:
Accommodations: Differentiation:

8. Think
Big Rocks
Sand
Water

9.  What are the “Big Rocks” of the Middle Years Program?
 What is the “Sand”? What is the “Water”?

11. Culminating Projects

12. Culminating Activities
Titanic Tournament
Survival Kits
Brazilian Carnival

18. Stage 2

19. Grade 4
Science