Lesson Structure

Elephango lessons are structured using a three-part pattern: Get It!, Got It?, and Go! This pattern allows lesson narratives to develop as needed while maintaining a consistent experience for students (and the adults supporting them).

The learner must be central to all decision-making. Devices and strategies — such as realistic and relevant scenarios, elements of storytelling, and learning experiences that aid in the transfer of understanding to other situations — are required.

Go!

The Go! section contextualizes the information, so students understand when and how to use this information. It also creates a personal connection that explains why this information matters to the student.

Provide three or four project-based activities to encourage the highest levels of thinking based on the lesson type. (See Filter Information.) Provide the learner with the opportunity to choose which project (or projects) to complete.

Skill sharpener projects are quick and demonstrate understanding by presenting or teaching the material to another.

Quick query projects demonstrate understanding with a structured test, presentation, short essay, detailed experiment, or another assignment.

Dig deeper projects synthesize new information with prior knowledge to encourage higher levels of thinking via independent research, creative writing, observations, etc.

Follow these guidelines.

√	DO provide a variety of projects to engage all learners.
√	DO include detailed and easy-to-follow instructions.
√	DO connect the material to the real world.

X	Do NOT instruct the learner to work with a teacher or parent.

End the Go! section with an encouraging wrap-up or summary.

• The next time you gaze up at the night sky, think about how far away all those stars are!
• How might you improve the world if given a chance like Eleanor Roosevelt?

Exception: If the lesson is part of a series, reference the next Related Lesson. (See Resources.)

• You are ready for the next Related Lesson in our series on American Presidents, found in the right-hand sidebar.

IMPORTANT: We suggest you develop your lesson directly in the Developer Center or utilize our free HTML Source Editor. If you develop your lesson somewhere else — such as Word or Google — you cannot copy and paste it into the Developer Center. The hidden HTML codes will crash the system and delete your lesson. If you prefer to develop this way, copy your content without formatting before pasting it.