5E Integrated STEM Lesson Plan
Rubric
Topic, Grade Level, Time
Standards
4
Topic and time are appropriate for the
grade level selected and for the subject
area integration.
The appropriate CCSS and NGSS standards
are addressed and well aligned to the
objectives and assessments. All standards
are written out.
The lesson utilizes an excellent engaging
context to ‘hook’ students in a meaningful
application of concepts. The engaging
context is appropriate for the subject area
integration and grade level.
3
Topic and time are appropriate for the
grade level selected and for integration.
Justification
Clearly explains the subjects integrated
and how integration enhances students'
understanding in each subject.
Substantiates how practices will be
developed in both subjects. Justifies why
the integration is logical.
The appropriate CCSS and NGSS
standards are addressed and aligned to
the objectives and assessments.
Standards are written out.
The lesson utilizes an engaging context
to ‘hook’ students in a meaningful
application of concepts. The engaging
context is appropriate for the subject
area integration and grade level and is
from a reputable source.
Describes the subjects integrated and
how integrating subjects will enhance
students' understanding in each
subjects. Indicates how practices will be
developed in both subjects. Tells why
the integration is logical for this unit.
Measurable Objectives
Objectives are clearly written and
measurable, and are targeted at diverse
levels of the Depths of Knowledge (Webb).
Objectives are well aligned to the CCSS
and NGSS standards.
Objectives are clearly written but may
not be targeted at diverse levels of
Depths of Knowledge (Webb).
Objectives are aligned to the CCSS and
NGSS standards.
Lesson Procedure
Procedures are extremely clear, well
organized, appropriate for the grade level,
and ready to use by other educators.
Lesson is written in the 5E inquiry format
(BSCS) with activities that meet the
guidelines for each “E”
Procedures are clear, organized,
appropriate for the grade level, and
ready to use by other educators. The 5E
model is organized with good use of
each “E” to accomplish lesson
objectives.
Engaging Contexts
2
One component missing or
components are
inappropriate.
Standards are incomplete or
do not align to the
objectives and assessments.
1
Two or more components
missing.
Engaging context is not
appropriate or significantly
lacks connection to the
content.
Engaging context is missing.
Description of the
integration lacks depth or is
cursory, without connections
between subject areas.
Provides weak rationale for
integration.
Provides inadequate
rationale for integration or
justification is missing all
together.
Objectives lack clarity
and/or are not measureable.
Objectives may not target
Depths of Knowledge
(Webb). Objectives lack
alignment to CCSS and NGSS
standards.
Modifications in clarity or
organization would be
necessary to use the
procedure provided. 5E
format may be used
incorrectly or not at all.
Objectives are extremely
poor, not connected to
learning goals for the lesson
or are missing entirely.
Objectives are not aligned to
CCSS and NGSS standards.
CCSS and NGSS standards for
all subject areas addressed
are not included.
Procedure is extremely
disorganized or is not
written in a way that is
replicable by another
teacher.
Assessment/Rubric
Assessments are appropriate to determine
students’ mastery of objectives and
activities for the lesson. Lesson describes
appropriate use of formative assessments
as an instructional tool to guide the
lesson. Summative assessments are
creative and well aligned to measureable
objectives and standards.
All student worksheets, rubrics, materials
lists, handout, images, videos, website
URL’s, etc necessary to implement the
lesson are provided.
Assessment is aligned with objectives
and activities but may not sufficiently
assess students’ mastery. Formative
assessments are used but may not serve
as an instructional tool. Assessments
may lack connection to measureable
objectives. More detail on use of
formative assessment please
1-2 items may be missing.
Written Convention
Clearly written with impeccable grammar
and no spelling errors.
Well written with few grammatical/
spelling errors.
Submission
Lesson plan is submitted in the Dropbox
and the Discussion Board as requested by
instructors, following file naming
convention.
Lesson Materials
Assessments does not
adequately align with
objectives and activities;
and/or formative
assessment is not used in the
lesson.
No assessments
provided/assessments
unsatisfactory.
A significant number of
items are missing, such that
the lesson could not be
implemented by another
teacher.
Some issues with clarity
and/or grammar and
spelling.
Lesson cannot be
implemented by another
teacher as presented due to
lack of materials/resources.
Grammar/ spelling errors
detract from the content
and/or writing is unclear to
the reader.
Lesson Plan is not properly
submitted.
Total Points Earned (max 40): ______
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