Attributes of a Well Planned Social Studies Lesson

When I think about what some of the attributes would be of a well-planned social studies lesson I think about making sure your concepts and themes are fully developed in depth and not just superficially.  Making sure the topic you are covering is not just glossed over but really talked about so the students will understand.  Another attribute would be that you are able to add in other subjects besides social studies into your lesson plan.  This will allow you to cover a range of disciplines.  A third attribute would be making sure that your goals (which are your desired results) correlate with the assessment you are given.  Being able to assess what the desired results are makes for a well-planned social studies lesson.