Each grade level follows a structured approach to ensure hands-on engagement and skill development. While the core lesson components remain the same across all levels, certain grade-specific elements are designed to align with student development.
✅ All Grade Levels (K-1, 2-5, 6-8)
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Materials List: A materials list for each individual lesson helps the instructor know what materials to gather to complete the lesson successfully. |
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Preparation: Provides the instructor with a list of items that need to be prepared before beginning the lesson. |
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Lesson Focus: An overview of the activity, learning objectives, and soft skills developed in the lesson. |
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Activity: Step-by-step instructions for engaging students in a hands-on learning experience. |
🟢 K-1 & 2-5 Specific Elements
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Entry Event: Engaging, hands-on activities or quick games that introduce students to the lesson topic and build excitement. |
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Pre- & Post-Activity Discussion: Guided discussions before and after the activity to reinforce learning and transition students into and out of the lesson. |
🔵 6-8 Specific Elements
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Background Knowledge & Fun Facts: Provides instructors with additional context and interesting facts to weave into discussions. |
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Post-Activity Discussion: A structured time for students to process and summarize what they’ve learned. |
📌 Key Differences
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K-1 & 2-5 use Entry Events to introduce lessons, while 6-8 replaces this with Background Knowledge & Discussion Starters. |
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K-1 & 2-5 combine pre- and post-activity discussions, but 6-8 separates them with a dedicated post-activity discussion. |
This structured approach ensures that lessons remain developmentally appropriate and engaging at each grade level.