LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE FOR THE AGENDA FOR EDUCATION IN A

DEMOCRACY
Name: R. Garrett Peters ________________Date:
2/24/15____________________________
Unit Essential Question: What impact do ancient major belief systems
have on modern society?
Lesson Topic: Buddhism Class: World History
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PLANNING THE LESSON
With Democracy and Social Justice at the Center of Instruction
Focusing on the National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER)
Mission the 4-Part Agenda for Education in a Democracy
EQUAL ACCESS
ENCULTURATION
NURTURING
PEDAGOGY
STEWARDSHIP
To Knowledge
In Democratic Society
Safe and Caring for
All
of the Mission
In this lesson students will be offered equal access to knowledge through a
power point instruction and an activity utilizing multiple learning styles, in
this regard, students will be also offered a nurturing pedagogy.
STANDARDS

(www.cde.state.co)

Content:
3a. Discuss the
historical development
and impact of major
world religions and
philosophies.

Literacy and
Numeracy:

Write clearly and coherently for a variety

of purposes and audiences.

Democracy and
21st Century Skills:
Demonstrate Global and
cultural awareness.

OBJECTIVES
Content:
SWBAT discuss the
overarching themes and
questions of Buddhism
as well as the origins
and spread of the
religion by taking notes
on material.

Literacy and
Numeracy:
SWBAT creatively write
a journal entry by using
concepts from class by
placing themselves in a
given historical
scenario.

Democracy and
21st Century Skills:
SWBAT interact
effectively with and
respect the diversity of
different cultures for the
purpose of
demonstrating
global/cultural

awareness.

ASSESSMENTS What is your evidence of achieving each objective?

How will students know and demonstrate what they have learned in
each of the areas, all of the objectives?
Content:
Taking quality
notes/notebook check

Literacy and
Numeracy:
Journal

Democracy and
21st Century Skills:
Participation in
Meditation Activity

Literacy and
Numeracy
Monk

Democracy and
21st Century Skills
Meditation

KEY VOCABULARY
Content
Buddha, Nirvana,
Enlightenment

HIGHER ORDER QUESTIONS for this lesson

Content
What impact do major
belief systems have on
modern society?

Literacy and
Numeracy
Can you see any
negative aspects to the
lifestyle of a monk?

Democracy and
21st Century Skills
Why do you think
meditation is a tenant of
the Buddhist faith?

LESSON FLOW
This is the actual planning of the lesson activities.
Time
5 min.

Anticipatory Set Purpose and Relevance

Roll Call Question (relationship building)- Describe your dharma.

Time

Pre-Assessment

Time

Building Background
Link to Experience:
Do you know anyone who practices Buddhism? Have you ever
been to the Shambala Mountain Center
Link to Learning:
What influence does Buddhism play on the world?

Time

Activity Name
Buddhism
Anticipatory Set

Time
50 min.
25 min.

Instructional Input
1. Power Point- Buddhism
2. Meditation activity- Mr. Ross does a guided meditation
practice with students
3. Journal #17- Buddhist Monk

10 min.

Models of Teaching:
Direct Instruction/Independent Practice/Cooperative Learning
SIOP Techniques:
Direct Instruction/Classroom Discussion
Guided Practice:
Mediatation Activity
Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking
Discussion, Notes, Journals
Checking for Understanding:
Questioning Strategies:
Independent Practice:
Journals/Meditation activity

Time

Accommodations, Modifications, and Student Adjustments

To be determined. No IEP/504s

Time

Review and Assessments of All Objectives

Content:
Notes/Journal
Literacy and Numeracy:
Journal
Democracy and 21st Century Skills:
Meditation Activity

Time

Closure

Time

Next Step
Homework- Look over 2.3

Post-Lesson Reflection (For the Teacher)

1. To what extent were all objectives achieved?
I believe that objectives were achieved in full.
2. What changes would you make if you teach the lesson
again?
Honestly, at this moment I dont believe I would change anything of
this lesson, it was great. Maybe some management things, but that
is all.
3. What do you envision for the next lesson?
The next lesson will focus on Judaism
4. To what extent does this lesson achieve the Mission of the
Agenda for Education in a Democracy? To what extent does
this lesson achieve the 21st Century Skills?
This lesson was great, I believe all objectives were met. 21st
century skills were addressed and the mission was toted.