Utilizing Frameworks at GeorgiaStandards.org Making the most of free resources for teachers

This lesson is designed to help you:  To utilize free resources available at georgiastandards.org to develop lessons and activities.  Learn how to access and navigate the Frameworks tab to develop lesson plans for classes of all grades.  Save time!

The Frameworks tab is designed to Support teachers in implementation of Georgia Standards. Assist with designing lessons based on standards for each subject and grade level. Clipart Microsoft Office

Go to georgiastandards.org and click on the “Frameworks” tab

Notice on the left side of the page, subjects are listed. Choose your subject area.

I chose Science for this example. Under the subject, I can select the appropriate grade level.

By choosing the (+) beside a grade level, you can reveal the materials available for your subject.

From this point, you can choose the Curriculum Map, which will give you a year-long outline, or you can skip to a specific lesson.

The Curriculum map gives grade appropriate lesson ideas that span a whole school year.

Sample lesson on sound from Grade 1 Science

Please take a few minutes to consider these questions. Make any comments and responses in the discussion section of the Wiki page. 1.How can the materials included in the Frameworks tab at GeorgiaStandards.org save you and your school money? 2.For which subjects is material available? 3.For which grade levels is material available? 4.Are these plans just for single lessons or for a whole unit? 5.How likely are you to utilize this resource?