The Microsoft explanation, that I was directed to, was way complicated (even
though it kept assuring me how simple the procedure was) and in the end did
not do what I need and hoped it would.  
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What I need is a FIXED (stays in the same place in every document) PULLDOWN
(Click an icon and 50 choices appear instanly and at once on the screen) MENU
(pick one or a few at the same time if possible).  This would be saved in a
template document for future use.

The fixed wording in the document would read something like this:
Students will be able to:  

Ideally, next to the colon would be an icon (i.e. down arrow, etc.) or grey
box.  Upon moving and clicking my mouse to the icon or grey box a list would
automatically open giving the following choices (as an example and many more):

-develop cognitive reasoning skills based upon presented material
-demonstrate compentency in string theory
-apply basic principles of chaos in everyday activities
-using a clock, play 4 games of 3 dimensional chess simultaeneously

I would then move my mouse to the appropriate entry, left click it, and boom
it would appear.

Next, I would continue with completing the rest of the details of each
lesson plan.  Once completed I would print it and give it to my supervising
dean who will probably put it into his round file.  I would then bring up the
same EMPTY template the following week and do it one more once.

I hope that I articulated my (desperate) need more clearly.

BTW, Thank you Susan for your quick original reply.

Thanks to all in advance.
Professor K