Web Site Sneak Peek

We’ve Got Lesson Plans

THV has HUNDREDS of grantee lesson plans.

What’s the best way to share them?

– Put them on the Web– Add Search and Browse– Build Community– Invite everyone

THV’s new Web site is a FREE resource for ALL educators (not just grantees).

Find and share lesson plans

Grants

Institute

Let’s Find Lesson Plans

1. Browse

2. Search

3. Explore the Map

ALL LPs HAVE• Title• Destination• Subject • Grade(s)• Map coordinates

SOME LPs HAVE• NYS curriculum

standard(s)• Stuff (attachments,

activities, handouts)

HEY LESSON PLANS!

We know you’re out there!

Join THV!Join THV!

SHARE: Enter your LP

• Download our template in Word• Use it as a worksheet• Cut and paste your lesson plan on

the Web site

Why Use THV Template

1. FINDABLE: Your lesson plan will show up better in lesson search

2. ACCESSIBLE: Members don’t have to go through extra steps (linking or downloading) to read it

3. IT’S GOOD! Developed by and for educators

SHARE: Link or Upload

IF YOU MUST…Use our short form to – Upload a Word or .pdf file– Link

BUT…You are required to provide– Lesson plan title– Destination– Grade(s)– Subject– Summary

Sharing is Good

• We’ve built the infrastructure for you• The more we come together, the

better this will be• Lesson plans

can come from anyone, any group

• ALL subjects, grades, learning standards, HV destinations

YOU make THV

Participation makes it a community– Comments add value to the lesson

plans– Ratings let the community decide – Variations let teachers share creativity

Groups Welcome

• Add all your lesson plans to THV• Use our template, or link or upload• Contact us about opportunities to

work together

What about all the other stuff on THV’s

Web site?

Launching This Fall

1. Watch for our launch e-mail2. Visit3. Share4. Participate5. Tell us what you

think

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