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Scheme of work

A planned sequence of lessons over a unit or term, showing what will be taught, in what order and with what resources.

Also called
SoW
Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Teaching and learning

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Lesson plan All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
A teacher's plan for a lesson, setting out objectives, activities, timings, resources and assessment.
Curriculum map All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
An overview of what is taught when across a year group, key stage or whole school.
Unit plan United States All four UK nations (details may differ)
A plan for a whole unit of study covering several weeks, including goals, lessons and assessments.

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