ED3510 & ED3511 – Communicating Science

Lesson Plan Assessment - Rubric

Grading Scale (40 points possible )
A = 36-40 points B = 29-31 points C = 23-25 points D = 18-19 points
AB = 32-35 points BC = 26-28 points CD = 20-22 points F = less than 18 points

ASSIGNMENT: Prepare a 40-minute lesson plan to present at family science night that is appropriate for your
assigned age group and includes all components listed in the table below. You will receive a draft grade for your
first submittal of a draft lesson plan. You will then receive a final grade for your final lesson plan submittal. You
are encouraged to make the suggested changes/additions and resubmit your lesson plan for additional points.
Please submit an electronic copy of your lesson plan. To receive full credit, the lesson plan should include all
required elements, meet the standards, and contain enough detail that another student could implement it easily.
Standard
No points None of the requirements for this criterion have been met; it is incomplete and incorrect.
Some points Satisfactory- some of the requirements met for this criterion; it is incomplete or incorrect.
Most points Good- the student has met most of the requirements for this criterion; it contains minor mistakes.
All points Excellent - the student has met all of the requirements for this criterion; it is complete and correct.

Criterion 12 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 pts
Lesson Title listed. (2 points)
0 – No title listed.
1 – Title listed but not creative.
2 – Title listed and creative
Target Grade listed (1 points)
0 – No target grade listed.
1 – Target grade(s) listed
Lesson Overview – briefly describe
major topics addressed.(2 pts)
0 –Not listed.
1 - Too brief, incomplete, or unclear.
2 – Clearly states topics to be addressed.
Sources Consulted (includes complete
citation). (3 points)
0 – No references or lack proper citation.
1 – One reference with proper citation
2 – Two references with proper citation.
3 – Three references with proper citation.
Room Arrangement – describe room set
up any special needs (water, no carpet,
large open space, overhead projector,
ladder). (2 points)
0 – Not listed.
1 – Information incomplete.
2 - Information complete.
Attention-Getter – Identify a creative
way to get the group to focus attention on
the topic to be presented. (2 points)
0 – Not listed.
1 – Listed but not effective.
2 - Creative and effective attention-getter
Objectives - List measurable outcomes.
“At the end of this lesson, students will
be able to:…. “ (4 points)
0 – None listed or not measurable.
1 – One objective listed; measurable.
2 - Two objectives listed; measurable.
3 - Three objectives listed; measurable.
4 – 4+ objectives listed and measurable.
Materials – List all materials needed and
amounts needed per group of students
and per teacher. (3 points)
0 – No materials listed.
1 – Materials list incomplete.
2 - Materials list complete but no
quantities.
3 - Complete materials list with
quantities.
Activities – Describe all instructions,
including verbal explanation to students,
for each activity in lesson:
(i) clear enough that another person could
present the lesson and times noted; (ii)
hands-on and inquiry-oriented; (iii) age-
appropriate, (iv) fills at least 25 minutes
of the 40-minute period; (v) provides real
world connection; (vi) uses visual aids
that are neat, easy to read, and aid with
instruction. (10 points)
0 – Incomplete; doesn’t meet any criteria.
2 – Incomplete; meets 1-2 of the six
requirements.
4 – Meets 3-4 of six requirements.
6 – Meets 5 of six requirements.
9 – Complete; meets all requirements.
10 – Outstanding creative lesson plan
meets all requirements.
Student Learning Assessment –
describes how you will assess whether
students met objectives. (4 points)
0 – No assessment listed.
2– Assessment is minimal, unclear, or
not related to objectives.
4 – Assessment is interactive, effective,
and relates to the objectives.
Safety – Describe safety concerns related
to activities or materials used. (2 points)
0 – Not listed.
1 – Information incomplete.
2 - Information complete.
Cleanup – describe how students will
assist with clean up (picking up scraps,
putting away, wiping tables, etc.). (2 pts)
0 – Not listed.
1 – Information incomplete.
2 – Information complete.
Filler – List at least one 5-10 minute
activity that you could do, if you finish
early. (2 points)
0 – Not listed or not effective.
2 – Filler listed and effective.
Neatness – Lesson plan is typewritten,
neat, clear, and well organized. (2 points)

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