Site: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lesons/2001101222friday.html

Title: Stories That Really Add Up

Subject matter: Language arts, math, interdisciplinary connections

Grade level: 6^th – 12^th adaptable

Summary: This lesson has students developing lesson plans for younger students incorporating language arts, math, science and social studies using popular fairy tales and other stories.

Evaluation: The suggested time frame for this lesson (45 minutes) seems vastly understated. To be done effectively, more class time should be allowed.

Minimal Evidence Present Excels

1	Teacher as facilitator		X
2	Student centered		X
3	Students construct understanding		X
4	Allows for different levels of learning		X
5	Supports multiple learning styles		X
6	Active learning		X
7	Clear objectives		X
8	Integrates technology	X
9	Allows for collaboration		X
10	Allows for exploration		X
11	Higher level thinking skills		X
12	Standards addressed		X