DSPIRA lesson planning template

Use this outline in Word, Google Docs, or a text editor. Replace the prompts
with your lesson. Email the draft and editable attachments to rail@wvu.edu.

LESSON TITLE

AUTHOR AND PREFERRED CREDIT
Include your name and organization as you want them published.

SHORT SUMMARY
Describe the activity in one or two short sentences.

STUDENTS AND TIME
Grade or experience level:
Estimated class time:
Prerequisites:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
What will students be able to do after this activity?

EQUIPMENT AND PREPARATION
List equipment, supplies, software versions, setup time, and relevant precautions.
State whether students can use sample data without a telescope.

STUDENT ACTIVITY
Write numbered instructions. Include prompts for observations and discussion.

TEACHER NOTES
Describe preparation, expected results, common difficulties, and possible adaptations.
Materials published on the website are public, including teacher notes.

FILES AND SOURCES
List worksheets, editable originals, images, datasets, and references.
Describe images in words. Identify the creators and existing reuse terms.
Do not include student names, grades, or private information.

CLASSROOM TESTING
Has the activity been tried? Describe the equipment, software versions, and results.
If it has not been tested, say so.

REVIEW QUESTIONS
What would you like a reviewer to check?