It helps you clearly define:
What students should understand
What students should be able to do
How much time you actually have
And how your assessments reflect your goals
Designed specifically for physics courses, this template integrates content knowledge, scientific practices, pacing realities, and assessment alignment into one cohesive document you can reuse all year.
Unlike generic lesson plan templates, this resource emphasizes:
Backwards design
Curriculum alignment
Realistic time constraints
While I made it for physics, it could work for any secondary science class.
Big-picture planning
Defining learning intentions & success criteria
Identifying background knowledge, bounds, and reaches
Thinking through best-case vs. realistic pacing scenarios
Simple topic sequencing & calendar planning
Summative assessment alignment & reflection
✔ Detailed Instructions & Planning Checklist (.DOCX)
Step-by-step guidance for how to use each section
Prompts that help clarify thinking and improve alignment
Ideal for new teachers and experienced teachers refining their practice
✔ Fully Completed Example Unit: Momentum (.PDF)
See exactly how the template looks when filled out for my upcoming unit
Easily transferable to other physics topics
Encourages intentional, standards-based planning
Makes assessment alignment explicit
Helps prevent overstuffed or unrealistic units
Supports fair and intentional instruction by clarifying expectations and success criteria
Saves hours of planning time across the year
Lesson planning templates and checklists coming soon.
It helps you clearly define:
What students should understand
What students should be able to do
How much time you actually have
And how your assessments reflect your goals
Designed specifically for physics courses, this template integrates content knowledge, scientific practices, pacing realities, and assessment alignment into one cohesive document you can reuse all year.
Unlike generic lesson plan templates, this resource emphasizes:
Backwards design
Curriculum alignment
Realistic time constraints
While I made it for physics, it could work for any secondary science class.
Big-picture planning
Defining learning intentions & success criteria
Identifying background knowledge, bounds, and reaches
Thinking through best-case vs. realistic pacing scenarios
Simple topic sequencing & calendar planning
Summative assessment alignment & reflection
✔ Detailed Instructions & Planning Checklist (.DOCX)
Step-by-step guidance for how to use each section
Prompts that help clarify thinking and improve alignment
Ideal for new teachers and experienced teachers refining their practice
✔ Fully Completed Example Unit: Momentum (.PDF)
See exactly how the template looks when filled out for my upcoming unit
Easily transferable to other physics topics
Encourages intentional, standards-based planning
Makes assessment alignment explicit
Helps prevent overstuffed or unrealistic units
Supports fair and intentional instruction by clarifying expectations and success criteria
Saves hours of planning time across the year
Lesson planning templates and checklists coming soon.
