STAGE 4: THE LEARNING PLAN

Unit Plan Component
(additional learning activities
can be added; provide links
to entry event lesson plan and
culminating project lesson
plan. Other lesson plans may
be added as well
Learning Outcomes/Targets/Learning
Activity
knowledge, understanding & success skills
needed
by students to successfully complete products
(Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes from the
Program of Studies, Cross Curricular
Competencies)
Instructional Strategies
provided by teacher, other staff, experts; includes
scaffolds, materials, lessons aligned to learning outcomes
and formative assessments.
Utilize Tate, Marzano, Bennett, Silver
THE HOW
Formative Assessments (Checkpoints)
Summative Assessments (Final
Product/Presentations/Performances)
to check for learning and ensure
students are on track
Individual and/or Team
THE EVIDENCE

THE WHAT
Entry Event Science Attitude Outcomes: Collaborative group activity Exit Card (Formative):
- Collaboration - Students will be broken into groups of
- Interest in Science four Was your tower design successful?
- They will be given only 2 pieces of Why or why not?
Cross Curricular Competencies: paper and a strip of tape
Communication - With these materials, they need to create What were ideas that worked for
Creativity and Inovation the tallest structure possible within a other groups?
Collaboration given time
- Once the time is up, the structures will What was the most challenging
be judged and the winners selected aspect of the activity?

(to add an extra challenge for students, the

structure may need to be the tallest and be able
to support a load, a hard boiled egg for
example)

Once the activity is finshed, lead a discussion

Although not linked to specific knowledge

outcomes, students will be working on
collaboration, communication, and critical
thinking skills while engaging in a hands on
kenesthetic activity.

Materials
- Plain white paper (2 sheets per group)
- One arm length strip of tape per group
- Timer

Exit Card (Index Cards)

Famous Churches Science In pairs, students will begin working on their Summative:
Project (partners) STS Knowledge Outcome 7.4.1 (Type research of famous Catholic churches Famous Churces Rubric
4 periods of structure / function / aesthetics /
(2 classses for safety considerations) They will be given the project requirements,
research) Skill Outcome: Analyzing & graphic organizer and rubric.
(1 class for preparing Interpreting
multimedia Famous Churches Project Outline
presentation) Language Arts
(1 class for General Outcome 3.1 Plan and Focus Graphic Organizer
presentation) General Outcome 3.3 Organize, share,
and evaluate Chromebooks / Computer Lab

Cross Curricular Competencies: Smartboard / Projector for presentation

Collaboration
Technology Integration
The Church of Us Science
Culminating Project STS Knowledge Outcome: 7.4.2 -
Identify and explain the external and
internal forces acting on chosen
structure.
STS Knowledge Outcome: 7.4.3
Investigate and analyze the properties
of materials used in structures
STS Knowledge Outcome 7.4.4 -
Demonstrate and describe processes
used in developing, evaluating and
improving structures that will meet
human needs with a margin of safety
Begin class by showing Video Trailer to peak Summative:
student interest The Church of Us Rubric
Students will be introduced to the requirements Project Requirment Sheet
for the cullminating project “The Church of Us”
They will be given the project requirements, Student Progress Checklist
timeline, checklist and rubric. (Not yet created)
They will be separated into their groups,
assigned their roles within the group (each of
the 4 students within the group will have a
“role” that they will perform to aid in equal
participation), and fill out a team contract (their
own expectations for working in a group)

Materials
Math
Project Sheet
(Measurement) SLO# 1 & 2
Student Role Cards
(3-D Objects and 2-D Shapes) SLO #3

Language Arts
2.4 Create Original Text
4.2 Attend to Conventions
5.2 Work Within a Group

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Unit 1 Theme 1
Key Concepts:
Each person has unique gifts and
talents to offer the world
God calls us to serve with our gifts and
talents
We develop an understanding of what
we are called to do by examining our
interests, our likes and dislikes
Unit 1 Theme 3
Students will:
Articulate the importance and
requirements of participation in a
community
Personal Interest Language Arts Students will independently complete a Formative Group Work Checklist
Inventory and General Outcome 5: personal interest inventory to guide them in - The group member in charge
Brainstorming
Students will listen, speak, read, write, their pursuit of using their personal talents to of “Communications” will
view and represent to respect, support contribute to the design of the church report to the teacher the
and collaborate with others. progress of the group and the
5.2 Work Within a Group Students will then get into their groups and teacher will keep anecdotal
General Outcome 3: begin brainstorming ideas for their project. record of each groups
Students will listen, speak, read, write, progress throughout the
view and represent to manage ideas Materials project
and information. Brainstorming Graphic Organizer
3.1 Plan and Focus

Religion
Unit 1 Theme 1
Key Concepts:
Each person has unique gifts and
talents to offer the world
God calls us to serve with our gifts and
talents
We develop an understanding of what
we are called to do by examining our
interests, our likes and dislikes
Measuring Force Mini Science Lesson Plan Formative Class discussion of results
Lesson STS Knowledge Outcome: 7.4.2 - Through exploration, students will discover the
Science / Math
Investigate and analyze forces within eqation for measuring force F=MA and also Formula and Result Worksheet taken
structures, and forces applied to them discover that the value of the Earth’s in to count towards Summative class
gravitational force is approximately 10 (9.8 work portion of grade and then
- recognize and use units of force
m/s2) returned to the students so they are
and mass, and identify and able to use them for reference
meausre forces and loads Materials
Student Hand Out: 1 per student
Skill Outcome Formula and Result Worksheet
Performing and Recording Force Meters (enough for partners approx 14 or
Scientific Inquiry 15)

Initial Design Plans
(Big ideas)
Math
Patterns and Relations (Variables and
Equations)
General Outcome: Represent algebraic
expressions in multiple ways.
S.O. # 7.
Model and solve, concretely, pictorially
and symbolically, problems that can be
represented by linear equations of the
form:
• ax = b (F=MA)
Language Arts Students will begin their church design based Formative Group Work Checklist
General Outcome 5: on their brainstorming, personal interest - The group member in charge
Students will listen, speak, read, write, inventories, and knowledge about structures so of “Communications” will
view and represent to respect, support far. report to the teacher the
and collaborate with others. progress of the group and the
5.2 Work Within a Group teacher will keep anecdotal
General Outcome 3: record of each groups
Students will listen, speak, read, write, progress throughout the
view and represent to manage ideas project
and information.
3.1 Plan and Focus

Science
Skill Outcomes:
Initiating and Planning
Communication and Teamwork

Cross Curricular Competencies:

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Circles Mini Lessons
(2 class periods - direct
instruction followed by
interactive learning
centres to practice skills
and knowledge)
Design Work period
Structrual Integrity Mini
Lesson
Design Work period
Formula of Area Mini
Lessons
(2 class periods - direct
instruction followed by
interactive learning
centres to practice skills
and knowledge)
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Collaboration
Creativity & Innovation
Math
GLO: Use direct and indirect
measurement to solve problems
SLO #1: Demonstrate an
understanding of circles by:
● describing the relationships
among radius, diameter and
circumference
● relating circumference to pi
● determining the sum of the
central angles
● constructing circles with a given
radius or diameter
● solving problems involving the
radii, diameters and
circumferences of circles.
Language Arts
General Outcome 5:
Students will listen, speak, read, write,
view and represent to respect, support
and collaborate with others.
5.2 Work Within a Group
General Outcome 3:
Students will listen, speak, read, write,
view and represent to manage ideas
and information.
3.1 Plan and Focus
Science
Skill Outcomes:
Initiating and Planning
Communication and Teamwork
Cross Curricular Competencies:
Collaboration
Creativity & Innovation
Science
STS Knowledge Outcome 7.4.2
Investigate and analyze forces within
structures and forces applied to them
- infer how the stability of a
model structure will beaffected
by changes in the distribution of
mass within the structure and by
changes in the design of its
foundation
Cross Curricular Competencies
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Language Arts
General Outcome 5:
Students will listen, speak, read, write,
view and represent to respect, support
and collaborate with others.
5.2 Work Within a Group
General Outcome 3:
Students will listen, speak, read, write,
view and represent to manage ideas
and information.
3.1 Plan and Focus
Science
Skill Outcomes:
Initiating and Planning
Communication and Teamwork
Cross Curricular Competencies:
Collaboration
Creativity & Innovation
Math
GLO: Use direct and indirect
measurement to solve problems
SLO #2: Develop and apply a formula
for determining the area of:
Triangles, Parallelograms & Circles
Students will demonstrate an understanding of
circles by participating in interactive
mathematics stations for 2 class periods and
then also use the knowledge they have acquired
to include circles in their final church design
Students will use this time to further develop
their designs incorporating knew knowledge
into their work.
Materials
Chromebooks / Computer lab
Large paper for sketching out designs
Lesson Plan Formative
Discuss the importance of considering
structural stability when designing structures.
What must be considered to minimize structural
failure?
Materials
YouTube Video: 10 Biggest Archetectural Fails
Interactive Tech Tool
Students will use this time to further develop
their designs incorporating knew knowledge
into their work.
Materials
Chromebooks / Computer lab
Large paper for sketching out designs
Makerspace (for students ready to begin
construction of model)
- Some students may decide to create a
digital rendering of their design instead
of a physical one and materials should
be provided for them as well (more
access to computers / video game
software etc.)
Students will demonstrate an understanding of
area by participating in interactive mathematics
stations for 2 class periods and then also using
the knowledge they have acquired to include
these shapes and their dimentions and total area
in their final church design
Work done in centres will be handed
in to count towards Summative class
work mark
These outcomes will be incorporated
into the culmination project as well as
the final exam
Formative Group Work Checklist
- The group member in charge
of “Communications” will
report to the teacher the
progress of the group and the
teacher will keep anecdotal
record of each groups
progress throughout the
project
- Class discussion
- Project group discussion and
recording of ideas
Formative Group Work Checklist
- The group member in charge
of “Communications” will
report to the teacher the
progress of the group and the
teacher will keep anecdotal
record of each groups
progress throughout the
project
Work done in centres will be handed
in to count towards Summative class
work mark
These outcomes will be incorporated
into the culmination project as well as
the final exam
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2D & 3D Shapes Mini
Lessons
(1 class periods - direct
instruction followed by
interactive learning
centres to practice skills
and knowledge)
Design Work periods
(4 class periods)
Math
GLO: Describe the Characteristics of
3D objects and 2D Shapes and
analyze the relationships among them
SLO #2: Perform geometric
constructions including:
perpendicular line segments, parallel
line segments, perpendicular bisectors
and angle bisectors
Language Arts
General Outcome 5:
Students will listen, speak, read, write,
view and represent to respect, support
and collaborate with others.
5.2 Work Within a Group
General Outcome 3:
Students will listen, speak, read, write,
view and represent to manage ideas
and information.
3.1 Plan and Focus
Science
Skill Outcomes:
Initiating and Planning
Communication and Teamwork
Students will demonstrate an understanding 2D
shapes and 3D objects by participating in
interactive mathematics stations for 1 class
period and then also using the knowledge they
have acquired to include these components in
the final design of their church.
Students will have 4 class periods to complete
the remainder of their designs incorporating
knew knowledge into their work.
Materials
Chromebooks / Computer lab
Large paper for sketching out designs
Makerspace (for students ready to begin
construction of model)
- Some students may decide to create a
digital rendering of their design instead
of a physical one and materials should
be provided for them as well (more
access to computers / video game
software etc.)
Work done in centres will be handed
in to count towards Summative class
work mark
These outcomes will be incorporated
into the culmination project as well as
the final exam
Formative Group Work Checklist
- The group member in charge
of “Communications” will
report to the teacher the
progress of the group and the
teacher will keep anecdotal
record of each groups
progress throughout the
project

Cross Curricular Competencies:

Collaboration
Creativity & Innovation
Writing Workshop Language Arts Students will review samples of professional Formative
(2-3 periods) General Outcome 1: profiles. They will then use their personal Teacher will check in with all
Students will listen, speak, read, write, interest inventory as well as their experience in students by circulating around the
view and represent to explore thoughts, designing their model to create a personal room and offering coaching for the
ideas, feelings and experiences. “Architect Profile” They will be required to writing process.
1.1 Discover and explore explain their role in the project and what they
1.2 Clarify and extend contributed to the design plan. This is also a tool to have the students
reflect on their contributions to the
Photos will also be taken of each student to group project.
accompany their profile for the presentation.
Language Arts Lesson Plan Assessment As and For Learning
Editing Workshop General Outcome 4: Students will go through stations that will - Peer editing will teach
Students will listen, speak, read, write, demonstrate different processes envolved in students how to edit their own
view and represent to enhance the effectively editing work and also improve upon
clarity and artistry of communication. the areas in which they
4.1 Enhance and Improve After they complete these stations, they will receive feedback from their
(consider legibility of information) return to their project groups, exchange their peers
4.2 Attend to Conventions (editing) Architect Profiles and begin Peer editing
Gallery Walk Language Arts Students will display their models around the Formative Assessment
General Outcome 4: classroom and have the opportunity to present Students will give formative feedback
Students will listen, speak, read, write, their designs to their peers. to eachother by writing down one
view and represent to enhance the thing they love about the design /
clarity and artistry of communication. presentation and one thing that could
4.1 Enhance and improve be improved upon for the final
4.2 Attend to conventions presentation day
4.3 Present and share
Final Design Work Language Arts Students will have a final opportunity to adjust Formative Group Work Checklist
period General Outcome 5: their designs using the feedback they received - The group member in charge
Students will listen, speak, read, write, during the gallery walk. All designs must be of “Communications” will
view and represent to respect, support complete and all supplies that will be needed report to the teacher the
and collaborate with others. for their presentations prepared and gathered progress of the group and the
5.2 Work Within a Group teacher will keep anecdotal
General Outcome 3: Materials record of each groups
Students will listen, speak, read, write, Chromebooks / Computer lab progress throughout the
view and represent to manage ideas Large paper for sketching out designs project
and information. Makerspace (for students ready to begin
3.1 Plan and Focus construction of model)
- Some students may decide to create a
Science digital rendering of their design instead
Skill Outcomes: of a physical one and materials should
Initiating and Planning be provided for them as well (more
Communication and Teamwork access to computers / video game
software etc.)
Cross Curricular Competencies:
Collaboration
Creativity & Innovation
Final Presentation Language Arts Students will present their design plans to
Day General Outcome 4: industry professionals (Architects / Builders /
Students will listen, speak, read, write, Priests / Community Members). These
view and represent to enhance the professionals will then cast their vote for the
clarity and artistry of communication. best church and one group will be awarded
4.3 Present and share winning design team and it will be featured in
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Cross Curricular Competencies:
Career and Life Skills

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