Dynamic Instructional Design Lesson Plan Example

Step 1: Know the Learner	The topic for the week will be the Legislative Branch of the US Government. The 12th grade students have already learned about the formation of the Constitution and its history. The following lesson will focus on the two houses of Congress. Students already have the ability to research and will now have the opportunity to research individually and in small groups in and outside of class.
Step 2: Articulate Objectives	By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: ·         Analyze the bicameral structure of Congress; ·         Describe a term of Congress; ·         Identify how sessions of Congress have changed over time; ·         Describe and compare the size and terms of the House and Senate; ·         Describe a typical congressional district and election; and ·         Identify and analyze the qualifications for serving in the House and Senate. ·         TEKS 2B, 8D, 9A, 17C, 21A, 21C, 21D, 21E, 22A, and 22B.
Step 3: Establish the Learning Environment	The classroom will be set-up with lecture seating with the ability to switch to a small group setting. The teacher will provide links to different websites, saved files on the computer, and a bibliography for further enrichment. In the library media center, there are books and articles about Congress and individuals who have served in Congress. After the introduction to the lesson, a PowerPoint presentation and discussion, students will be divided into three person groups to brainstorm and share ideas on various research topics.  The teacher will observe the students’ interactions and behavior and ask questions to ensure students are learning and on task.
Step 4: Identifying Teaching and Learning Strategies	To ensure the lesson serves different teaching and learning styles, there will be a variety of activities for the students. The introductory PowerPoint will be beneficial to the visual and auditory learners. Students get the chance to read about, listen to and study various aspects and recorded speeches of the Legislative branch of government. They will also compare the bicameral Congress to other similar types of governments around the world.
Step 5: Identify and Select Support Technologies	Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity- Students are to use technology like computers, software, the Internet, and active board that will promote learning, research skills, and creativity.
Step 6: Assessment and Evaluation	There are guiding questions that students must adhere to in order to complete the activities in a satisfactory manner. At the library media center, students read and analyze provided excerpts about the Congress and many individuals who have served. In the computer lab, students can use the Internet to research assigned topics covering many aspects of Congress. For a final project, students will present their individual and small group finding to their peers.  Along with the teacher evaluation, students will assess one another’s presentations.