Performance Objective
Upon completion of this lesson, each student will demonstrate the importance of using Project Management in the school environment by completing Activity 1 - Project Management Team Project and Project
Management Assessment Tool matching the criteria in the rubrics.
Specific Objectives
 Define what Project Management is.
 Apply the seven Project Management Techniques.
 Describe the Project Management Planning Process.
 Use the most common Project Management Organizational Tools.

Complete Project Management Team Projects.
Terms
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Project Management – involves the planning, monitoring, and coordinating of all aspects of a project, and the motivation of all those involved, in order to achieve desired results.
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Project Management Techniques
1.
Understand the project
2.
Research and summarize
3.
Cite the source
4.
Working on the project
5.
Group work
6.
Time
7.
Time management

Project Management Planning Process – involves planning, monitoring, and coordinating projects.
During the process there are several questions you will encounter with your project team.
 Project Management Organizational Tools o Task List and Schedule – are used to identify tasks that need to be completed before others can be started. They allow the project team to determine the several factors in project planning. o Gantt Chart – referred to as a project timeline. It consists of bar graphs that help plan and monitor project development or resource allocation on a horizontal time scale.
Time
This lesson should take three days (135 minutes) to complete.
 Day one – Project Management slide presentation (45 minutes)
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Day two – Activity 1 - Project Management Team Project (45 minutes)
 Day three – Activity 2 - Team Project Task List and Schedule (45 minutes)
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TEKS Correlations
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
Practicum in Local, State, and Federal Government
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130.190 (c) o (4) The student conducts a project using analytical problem-solving techniques. The student is expected to:
(B) investigate the issues associated with the problem;
(E) evaluate alternative solutions;
(F) determine the most appropriate solution;
(G) express thoughts logically and sequentially in preparing a formal report;
Interdisciplinary Correlations
English Language Arts and Reading, English I
 110.31 (b) o (1) Reading/Vocabulary Development. Students understand new vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. Students are expected to:
(E) use a dictionary, a glossary, or a thesaurus (printed or electronic) to determine or
confirm the meanings of words and phrases, including their connotations and
denotations, and their etymology.
Accommodations for Learning Differences
It is important that lessons accommodate the needs of every learner. These lessons may be modified to accommodate your students with learning differences by referring to the files found on the Special
Populations page of this website (cte.unt.edu).
Preparation
 Review and become familiar with the terminology, website links, and the slide presentation.
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Have materials, slide presentation, and websites ready prior to the start of the lesson.
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Print handouts for each student.
Reference
Webster’s new compact office dictionary (2003). New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co.
Instructional Aids

Project Management slide presentation

Note Taking Form
Materials Needed
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Handouts for each student o Project Management Terms and Definitions o Note Taking Form o Activity 1 - Project Management Team Project o Activity 1 - Project Management Team Project Task List and Schedule o Activity 2 - Team Project Task List and Schedule o Project Management Assessment Tool
 Pencils and Pens
Equipment Needed
• Computer and Internet access for teacher and students
• Projector (for digital presentation)
The main purpose of this lesson is to give students an opportunity to apply the concepts of Project
Management using seven Project Management Techniques.
• Say o During this lesson you will learn about Project Management in school and the workplace. You will explore the various Project Management Techniques and will apply them to two separate team activities.
• Say o To learn about Project Management you will need to explore the various techniques used and organizational tools.
 Ask o Why do you think it is necessary to understand how to use Project Management in the school environment?
 Say o Project Management involves planning, monitoring, and coordinating all aspects of a project, and the motivation of all those involved, in order to achieve desired results.
• Show o Project Management slide presentation
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MI OUTLINE
Day 1
I.
Introduce Project Management
A.
Objectives
B.
What is Project Management?
C.
Project Management Techniques i.
Understand the Project ii.
Research and Summarize iii.
Cite the Source iv.
Working on the Project v.
Group Work vi.
Time vii.
Time Management
D.
Summary
E.
Project Management Planning
Process i.
Planning ii.
Monitoring iii.
Coordination
F.
Project Management
Organizational Tools i.
Task List and Schedule ii.
Gantt Chart
Day 2
II.
Activity 1 – Project Management
Team Project
A.
Analyzing Career Job Ads
B.
Group Discussion
Day 3
III.
Activity 2 – Team Project Task List and Schedule
IV.
Assessment = Daily Activities
NOTES TO TEACHER
Begin the Project Management slide presentation. Students will use Note Taking Form handout to take notes.
Distribute handouts and have students read and discuss them.
Students will complete assigned activities.
Students will participate in group discussions and class activities.
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Existentialist Interpersonal Intrapersonal
Kinesthetic/
Bodily
Logical/
Mathematical
Musical/Rhythmic
Naturalist
Verbal/Linguistic Visual/Spatial
Guided Practice
 The teacher will present the Project Management slide presentation and lead the class discussion.
 The teacher will distribute all handouts and the class will discuss them.
 After the students have learned about Project Management they will begin to work on the activities.
Independent Practice
 Student teams will analyze and identify Project Management careers.
 Student teams will complete a specific Project Management Task List and Schedule.
Review
Project Management requires skills that are highly desirable in the workplace. School projects provide excellent opportunities for students to refine their planning and Time Management skills and to acquire
“executive” thinking skills as they analyze and synthesize tasks using Project Management Tools .
Informal Assessment
The teacher monitors during activities to check for understanding.
Formal Assessment
 Daily grade on activities
Classroom guest speaker presentation from a professional Project Manager may be used as enrichment to discuss the importance of Project Management in high school and the workplace.
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1.
Project Management – involves planning, monitoring, and coordinating all aspects of a project, and the motivation of all those involved, in order to achieve desired results.
2.
Project Management Techniques o Understand the Project o Research and Summarize o Cite the Source o Working on the Project o Group Work o Time o Time Management
3.
Project Management Planning Process – involves planning, monitoring, and coordinating projects.
During the process there are several questions you will encounter with your project team.
4.
Project Management Organizational Tools o Task List and Schedule – are used to identify tasks that need to be completed before others can start. It allows the project team to determine the several factors in a project planning. o Gantt Chart – referred to as a project timeline. It consists of bar graphs that help plan and monitor project development or resource allocation on a horizontal time scale.
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NAME ____________________________________ DATE ____________________PERIOD_____________
TOPIC: ESSENTIAL QUESTION?
NOTES: MAIN IDEA – QUESTIONS
VOCABULARY TERMS:
SUMMARY: WHAT HAVE I LEARNED TO ANSWER THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION?
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TOPIC: ESSENTIAL QUESTION?
NOTES: MAIN IDEA – QUESTIONS
VOCABULARY TERMS:
SUMMARY: WHAT HAVE I LEARNED TO ANSWER THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION?
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Name ___________________________________Date ____________________ Class ____________________
1. Students will work with a partner.
2. Visit the school library.
3. Use copies of the c areer job ads pages from newspapers in the school library.
4. Underline references to any of the essential skills and circle specific references to Project Management in the ads.
5. Identify a job website and refer to Project Management positions advertised on the Internet.
Group Discussion
1. What are some of the jobs/careers that specifically identified Project Management Skills as a required skill or an asset for employment?
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2. What are the salary ranges for these jobs?
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4. From these examples, what do you think Project Managers do?
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Rubrics
Graded Elements
Quality of Research
Correct use of Spelling, Grammar, and
Capitalization
Presentation Skills
Total
Total Points
50
25
25
100
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11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Tasks
Hours/Days
Required
Member(s)
Assigned
1, 2, 3, 4
Planned Start
Date
Planned End
Date
Actual Start
Date
Actual End
Date
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Each student will rate each of the following skills using a five-point scale, with one being the lowest rating and five the highest. Circle your answer.
1. Defined clearly the end product or outcome of the project.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Identified the tasks necessary to complete the project.
1 2 3 4 5
5. Identified and procured needed resources.
1 2 3 4 5
6. Anticipated potential problems and developed contingency plans.
1 2 3 4 5
7.
Reflected on the project outcomes and process to identify new understanding.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Developed the steps in an action plan for each distinct task category.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Highlighted critical tasks with specific deadlines that impacted project completion and monitored these carefully.
1 2 3 4 5
8. Shared leadership and ownership for project success.
1 2 3 4 5
9. Negotiated roles and responsibilities.
1 2 3 4 5
10. Shared workload equitably.
1 2 3 4 5
12. Contributed to the learning of others.
1 2 3 4 5
13. Demonstrated mutual respect and appreciation for team members.
1 2 3 4 5
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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Task
Hours/Days
Required
Member(s)
Assigned
1, 2, 3, 4
Planned Start
Date
Planned End
Date
Actual Start
Date
Actual End
Date
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Each student will rate each of the following skills using a five-point scale, with one being the lowest rating and five the highest. Circle your answer.
1. Defined clearly the end product or outcome of the project.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Identified the tasks necessary to complete the project.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Developed the steps in an action plan for each distinct task category.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Highlighted critical tasks with specific deadlines that impacted project completion and monitored these carefully.
1 2 3 4 5
5. Identified and procured needed resources.
1 2 3 4 5
6. Anticipated potential problems and developed contingency plans.
1 2 3 4 5
7.
Reflected on the project outcomes and process to identify new understanding.
1 2 3 4 5
8. Shared leadership and ownership for project success.
1 2 3 4 5
9. Negotiated roles and responsibilities.
1 2 3 4 5
10. Shared workload equitably.
1 2 3 4 5
11. Contributed to the learning of others.
1 2 3 4 5
12. Demonstrated mutual respect and appreciation for team members.
1 2 3 4 5
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Rubrics:
Graded Elements
Task List and Schedule
Project Management Assessment Tool
Correct use of Spelling, Grammar, and
Capitalization
Total
Total Points
40
40
20
100
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