State your topic and provide some background information about the topic you will be covering. Provide the reader enough information that he can complete the project, but keep it to a paragraph's length. For example, "In this lesson plan, we will discover the six kingdoms. All living things are grouped into the six kingdoms. These kingdoms are based on certain characteristics, such as reproduction and cell type."
Provide a list of materials necessary to complete the task. These might just be reference materials, or they could include other items, such as those needed for a science project. For example, "You will need poster board, paints, old magazines, the textbook and reference materials to complete this project."
State the objective or what should be learned from the material provided. This may be specific information based on curriculum standards if it's for students, or it may simply be a broader statement of expectations. For example, "Readers should understand what the science of taxonomy is when they have completed these projects."
Provide the necessary details on your topic or nuts and bolts of how to complete a project. Walk through the steps when it is completed, ensuring that you haven't missed any important details. Remember, you are providing the Pathfinder paper that is guiding the reader, and each step is crucial to success. For example, "Begin with a pre-test on student's knowledge. Review the slides and discuss. Have students provide examples. Finish with a worksheet."
Review and edit your paper carefully for ease of use, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Ask a colleague to review it for accuracy and to determine whether you've completed it in a logical step-by-step manner. If possible, test it yourself before publishing.