The ASSURE method is used to plan a lesson where students will research and present on a US state. Students will first select a state they are interested in and assess their prior knowledge. The objective is for students to create a visually appealing poster or presentation on their state that includes its name, capital, region, time zone, location, and other key facts found through provided web links. Students will present their projects to the class and answer questions from peers to promote interaction and participation. The teacher will evaluate students through questioning to determine how effectively the methods, materials, and media supported learning.

1. ASSURE METHOD
A – Analyze Learners: Begin by assessing the current knowledge of the student
base. Involve the students in the process of selecting a state to create a report. Ask
them what interests them about the state and what facts they many already know.
S – State Objective:
A) 8th
grade Social Studies class with an equal gender ratio.
B) The students will create a visually appealing poster or
powerpoint on the state they have chosen and will include the
following elements; State name, Capital, Region, Time Zone, &
Location (latitude and longitude/Physical Geographic Region)
C) Research will be conducted through the links that have been
provided in the WebQuest.
D) Students will present their project to the class and will be able
to answer general knowledge questions about their state from
their peers.
S – Select Methods, Media, and Materials: Use of web material provided via
WebQuest, visual elements created through photoshop, and social media.
U – Utilize Media and Materials: Prepare by reviewing the material and making
sure the links work properly.
R – Require Learner Participation: Promote classroom interaction through
discuss and question sessions. Promote student involvement by allowing students
to critique and conduct question and answer sessions with their peers.
E – Evaluate and Revise: Asses students by random questioning during in the in
class work period to determine what methods, media, and material are most
efficient, are the students retaining the knowledge, where they motivated, where
they actively engaged in their research.