Sample lessons are included so that you can see how these elements are applied. An explanation of each term is also given below. The aim serves as a focus for both the teacher's plan and the students' learning. Generally, it is posed as a thought-provoking question. The teacher background provides the teacher with industry-based knowledge to support the foundation for the lesson, explains the relevance of the lesson to the Academy's mission and goals, discusses the particular teaching methodology suggested for the lesson, and may state the lesson's relationship to others in the course.
Most lessons have two or three objectives and cover basic as well as higher level skills.
Materials that relate to the execution of the lesson are listed by their titles or description. They may include worksheets, readings, maps and audio-visual aids. The intended use of the materials is not placed here - that information should be placed in the lesson plan where the material will actually be used. Most lesson plans should include student worksheets. The springboard is used to stimulate and awaken pupil interest in the topic of the lesson.