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📝 C-STREAM Templates

Location: Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School · Belle Plaine, MN · Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

This folder contains templates for creating C-STREAM lessons and projects that incorporate all 12 success factors for Catholic STEM education.

Available Templates

Lesson Plan Template

Comprehensive template for individual C-STEM lessons. Includes sections for:

  • Faith-Reason Integration

  • Hands-on activities

  • 21st Century skills development

  • Catholic heritage connections

  • Service orientation

  • Parent resources

Best for: Single class period lessons (30-60 minutes)

Project-Based Learning Template

Extended template for multi-day or multi-week projects. Includes:

  • Driving question framework

  • Phase-by-phase planning (Launch → Research → Create → Present)

  • "Hands and Feet of Christ" service component

  • Catholic Social Teaching alignment

  • Community connection opportunities

Best for: Extended projects (1-4 weeks)

Cross-Curricular Unit Template

Template for units that integrate STEM with other subjects. Includes:

  • STREAM integration map

  • Subject-by-subject faith connections

  • Weekly planning grids

  • Collaboration planning for multiple teachers

Best for: Multi-subject integrated units

How to Use These Templates

  1. Choose the appropriate template based on your lesson/project duration
  2. Complete all sections to ensure comprehensive faith integration
  3. Use the checklists at the end of each template to verify success factor alignment
  4. Reference the rubrics to understand how lessons will be evaluated

Template Quick Selection

If you're creating... Use this template
A single class lesson Lesson Plan Template
A week-long project Project-Based Learning Template
A multi-subject unit Cross-Curricular Unit Template

Framework: C-STREAM