Revamp your unit plans with the ultimate DP unit planner!

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What if planning your next unit could be faster, smarter, and more aligned with the IB philosophy?

This resource is designed to help you do just that!

Whether you’re a new educator looking for guidance or an experienced one looking for fresh ideas, with this resource you’ll discover how to:

Use AI to enhance your planning
Embed meaningful assessments
Ensure each unit supports deep and reflective learning

Designed to support your journey in unit planning, this resource includes three key tools:

Overview of the purpose of unit planning – A reminder that unit planning is more than paperwork; it’s a practice to deepen your teaching and reflection.
The ultimate DP unit planner – A comprehensive template, with each section hyperlinked to additional guidance, AI prompts, and strategies to help you create your most effective unit plans yet.
Sample unit plans – Real examples across various subjects to inspire and guide you as you craft your own.

Authors

Camille Gautier

International School Leader | Textbook Author

Michelle Moon

DP Chemistry Facilitator, Workshop Leader, and Curriculum Developer

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This resource has been produced independently of and not endorsed by the IB. Toddle’s resources seek to encourage sharing of perspectives and innovative ideas for classroom teaching & learning. They are not intended to be replacements for official IB guides and publications. Views and opinions expressed by the authors of these resources are personal and should not be construed as official guidance by the IB. Please seek assistance from your school’s IB coordinator and/or refer to official IB documents before implementing ideas and strategies shared within these resources in your classroom.

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Camille Gautier

Camille Gautier is originally from France but started her teaching career as a foreign language teacher in the UK before taking up a teaching position at the British International School of Moscow. In 2012, she moved to India to teach French at DSB International School in Mumbai. She became DP coordinator in 2015 and Head of Secondary in 2018. She is also a co-author for the DP French B Kognity textbook and a senior French B HL examiner.

Michelle Moon

Michelle Moon is an experienced international educator passionate about fostering collaboration and engaging in discussions around STE(A)M, inquiry-based learning, and project-based education. She has played an active role with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization, serving as an active IBEN member in roles such as DP Chemistry Examiner, Workshop Leader, and Curriculum Developer.Over the past decade, Michelle has taught in both the United States and Canada, where she has excelled as a Diploma Programme (DP) Mathematics, Chemistry, and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) teacher, as well as an Extended Essay Coordinator. She holds a Canadian teaching certification and earned her master’s degree from Western University, Canada. In addition, Michelle is accredited with IB certificates in teaching and learning and in leadership practices.Currently, Michelle works as a curriculum developer, applying her vast experience to innovative educational projects.

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The Ultimate DP Unit Planner

It’s often said that every teacher teaches three lessons: the one they plan, the one they actually teach, and the one they wish they had taught. A strong unit plan bridges the gap between these, helping you get closer to the lessons you envisioned.

This resource is designed to guide you in creating effective unit plans that drive student success. We’ll break down the key elements of a DP unit plan and share practical strategies to ensure your planning is impactful, adaptable, and aligned with the IB philosophy and your subject objectives.

Inside, you’ll find: A comprehensive unit plan template highlighting the core elements of the IBDP philosophy. In-depth breakdowns of each element, with teaching strategies and AI prompts to kickstart your planning. Subject-specific guidance for developing each section of the unit plan. Sample unit plans across X subjects for practical inspiration.

With this resource, we aimhope to get you excited and confident about writing your next unit plan and to show how thoughtful planning holds the key to your students' success in the DP.