Project-Based Learning (PBL)
5 Keys to Rigorous Project-Based Learning ~ Edutopia
A Project-Based Learning Spectrum: 25 Questions To Guide Your PBL Planning ~ TeachThought
Establishing Real-World Connections in Projects (Keys to PBL Series Part 1) ~ Edutopia
Project-Based Learning Assessment ~ Evaluation within Project-Based Learning: Qualitative Evaluation Methods.
Project-Based Learning Curriculum Units: Includes Units on Project-Based Economics and Project-Based Government.
Project-Based Learning Design Rubric: According to Buck Institute for Education,"The Project Design Rubric uses the Essential Project Design Elements as criteria to evaluate projects. The rubric aligns with BIE's Gold Standard PBL model. Definitions and practical examples are used to clarify the meaning of each dimension. Why do we like it? The rubric helps educators understand the difference between a simple "project" and rigorous Gold Standard PBL. Teachers who are new to PBL can see how to move from beginner to expert. How can you use it? You and your colleagues can use the rubric to guide the design of projects, give formative feedback, and reflect and revise."
Project Based Learning Modules: According to the Teaching Channel (2016), "The Boeing Company and Teaching Channel have been working together since 2014 to create problem-based curricula inspired by the science and engineering innovations at Boeing and informed by globally competitive science, math, and literacy standards. These modules are being released as part of a collection of K-12 education resources under development to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Boeing Company."
Project Design Rubric: This is a comprehensive rubric, which includes high quality PBL characteristics.
Project-Based Learning Research Review: Evidence-Based Components of Success ~ Edutopia article
Project-Based Learning Rubrics: Includes a Project-Based teaching rubric, creativity and innovation rubrics (CCSS aligned), and presentation rubrics (CCSS aligned).
Project-Based Planning Forms: Includes Essential Project Design Elements Checklist, Project Calendar and Assessment Map, Sample Projects, and Project Design: Overview and Student Learning Guide.
Project-Based Learning Project Search: Search for PBL projects to inspire your own PBL ideas or to adapt as you like. Search by Topic, Common ~ Core ELA or Math, or search using Keywords.
Project-Based Learning ~ Pick a Project to Customize and Implement with Your Students: According to the Buck Institute for Education, the project contained on this webpage "have been designed by BIE and its partners to allow you to focus mainly on how to implement a project rather than how to design one. Feel free to customize these projects to fit your needs, but the basic idea and major components should stay the same, and be sure the Essential Elements of Project Based Learning are still included (See Project Design Rubric).
Project-Based Learning Student Handouts: Includes student Reflection Handouts, Presentation Plan, Presentation Day Checklist, Project Management Log: Team Tasks, and Project Presentation Audience Feedback Form.
Project-Based Learning Videos: Learn why PBL and How.
Project Management Log: Team Tasks: "This document helps a project team keep track of project tasks, who is responsible for them, and by when."
Research Articles: Project-Based Learning
Resources for Building Community Partnerships ~ Edutopia
Top 9 PBL News Stories: These stories are selected by the Buck Institute of Education and are updated on a weekly basis.
Tech Tools and Sites which help students engage in Project-Based Learning
ChemCollective by Carnegie Mellon University: Please note: scroll down a bit on each webpage to view content! According to the website, "As a project in the National Science Digital Library (NSDL), the ChemCollective's goals are to support a community of instructors interested in improving chemistry education through interactive and engaging online activities.
Paper-and pencil homework typically emphasizes applying formulas— a process that can become routine and disconnected from the reality and fun of doing chemistry. In contrast, simulation-based exercises offer new ways to promote learning and motivation. Interactive exercises can allow students to explore and reinforce fundamental concepts in contexts that are increasingly complex, realistic, and engaging. Our goal is to create flexible, interactive learning environments where college and high school students can approach chemistry more like practicing scientists."
Class DoJo: Teachers can give students a voice with this tech tool.
EarthEcho World Water Monitoring Challenge: According to the website, "EarthEcho International believes youth have the power to change our planet. We are a nonprofit organization founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau in honor of their father Philippe Cousteau Sr., son of the legendary explorer Jacques Yves Cousteau. Our mission is to inspire young people worldwide to act now for a sustainable future. Our approach is simple; EarthEcho’s programs utilize 21st century tools and interactive resources to empower and equip youth to identify and solve environmental challenges by taking action in their own communities. These include:
FLO Design ~ A Problem-Based Learning Challenge (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math): This is a great website for Math and Science Classes. According to FLO Design, "In this PBL Challenge, you will be part of team developing a new method of converting mechanical energy to electrical energy in a wind turbine.STEM Principles Reinforced
GPA ~ Create Blended Learning Experiences with Blended 101: Learn how to create blended learning experiences for your PBL units.
Inquiry to Student Environmental Action: According to this Stanford University website, "The “Inquiry to Student Environmental Action” (I2SEA) project promotes international collaboration among high school and secondary school students as they learn about, discuss, and envision solutions to shared environmental challenges."
Free, interactive digital learning tools relating to climate change and ocean acidification include:
1. Virtual Marine Scientist by the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
2. The International Student Carbon Footprint Challenge (next session ~ September 2016).
3. Our Acidifying Ocean by Stanford University.
Project-Based Learning Example: The Justice Project
Skype ~ Establishing Adult Connections through Authentic Projects: Learn how to connect History and English lessons to create authentic learning experiences with real world experts.
Slate: According to the website, "Slate is an open-source platform built and controlled by schools to simplify the adoption and management of technology and enable more authentic student evaluation. Slate’s open-source approach ensures schools retain complete control over their software and data while sharing the systems and tools that support their innovative models."
Venier: Software and Technology company where you can purchase scientific tools for your PBL units, such as PH Sensors.
Resources listed above curated by Deborah Ehler-Hansen
A Project-Based Learning Spectrum: 25 Questions To Guide Your PBL Planning ~ TeachThought
Establishing Real-World Connections in Projects (Keys to PBL Series Part 1) ~ Edutopia
Project-Based Learning Assessment ~ Evaluation within Project-Based Learning: Qualitative Evaluation Methods.
Project-Based Learning Curriculum Units: Includes Units on Project-Based Economics and Project-Based Government.
Project-Based Learning Design Rubric: According to Buck Institute for Education,"The Project Design Rubric uses the Essential Project Design Elements as criteria to evaluate projects. The rubric aligns with BIE's Gold Standard PBL model. Definitions and practical examples are used to clarify the meaning of each dimension. Why do we like it? The rubric helps educators understand the difference between a simple "project" and rigorous Gold Standard PBL. Teachers who are new to PBL can see how to move from beginner to expert. How can you use it? You and your colleagues can use the rubric to guide the design of projects, give formative feedback, and reflect and revise."
Project Based Learning Modules: According to the Teaching Channel (2016), "The Boeing Company and Teaching Channel have been working together since 2014 to create problem-based curricula inspired by the science and engineering innovations at Boeing and informed by globally competitive science, math, and literacy standards. These modules are being released as part of a collection of K-12 education resources under development to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Boeing Company."
Project Design Rubric: This is a comprehensive rubric, which includes high quality PBL characteristics.
Project-Based Learning Research Review: Evidence-Based Components of Success ~ Edutopia article
Project-Based Learning Rubrics: Includes a Project-Based teaching rubric, creativity and innovation rubrics (CCSS aligned), and presentation rubrics (CCSS aligned).
Project-Based Planning Forms: Includes Essential Project Design Elements Checklist, Project Calendar and Assessment Map, Sample Projects, and Project Design: Overview and Student Learning Guide.
Project-Based Learning Project Search: Search for PBL projects to inspire your own PBL ideas or to adapt as you like. Search by Topic, Common ~ Core ELA or Math, or search using Keywords.
Project-Based Learning ~ Pick a Project to Customize and Implement with Your Students: According to the Buck Institute for Education, the project contained on this webpage "have been designed by BIE and its partners to allow you to focus mainly on how to implement a project rather than how to design one. Feel free to customize these projects to fit your needs, but the basic idea and major components should stay the same, and be sure the Essential Elements of Project Based Learning are still included (See Project Design Rubric).
Project-Based Learning Student Handouts: Includes student Reflection Handouts, Presentation Plan, Presentation Day Checklist, Project Management Log: Team Tasks, and Project Presentation Audience Feedback Form.
Project-Based Learning Videos: Learn why PBL and How.
Project Management Log: Team Tasks: "This document helps a project team keep track of project tasks, who is responsible for them, and by when."
Research Articles: Project-Based Learning
Resources for Building Community Partnerships ~ Edutopia
Top 9 PBL News Stories: These stories are selected by the Buck Institute of Education and are updated on a weekly basis.
Tech Tools and Sites which help students engage in Project-Based Learning
ChemCollective by Carnegie Mellon University: Please note: scroll down a bit on each webpage to view content! According to the website, "As a project in the National Science Digital Library (NSDL), the ChemCollective's goals are to support a community of instructors interested in improving chemistry education through interactive and engaging online activities.
Paper-and pencil homework typically emphasizes applying formulas— a process that can become routine and disconnected from the reality and fun of doing chemistry. In contrast, simulation-based exercises offer new ways to promote learning and motivation. Interactive exercises can allow students to explore and reinforce fundamental concepts in contexts that are increasingly complex, realistic, and engaging. Our goal is to create flexible, interactive learning environments where college and high school students can approach chemistry more like practicing scientists."
Class DoJo: Teachers can give students a voice with this tech tool.
EarthEcho World Water Monitoring Challenge: According to the website, "EarthEcho International believes youth have the power to change our planet. We are a nonprofit organization founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau in honor of their father Philippe Cousteau Sr., son of the legendary explorer Jacques Yves Cousteau. Our mission is to inspire young people worldwide to act now for a sustainable future. Our approach is simple; EarthEcho’s programs utilize 21st century tools and interactive resources to empower and equip youth to identify and solve environmental challenges by taking action in their own communities. These include:
- EarthEcho World Water Monitoring Challenge
- EarthEcho Expedition-inspired video content, community action guides, and classroom materials
- EarthEcho Youth Leadership Council"
FLO Design ~ A Problem-Based Learning Challenge (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math): This is a great website for Math and Science Classes. According to FLO Design, "In this PBL Challenge, you will be part of team developing a new method of converting mechanical energy to electrical energy in a wind turbine.STEM Principles Reinforced
- Energy conversion
- Electromagnetics
GPA ~ Create Blended Learning Experiences with Blended 101: Learn how to create blended learning experiences for your PBL units.
Inquiry to Student Environmental Action: According to this Stanford University website, "The “Inquiry to Student Environmental Action” (I2SEA) project promotes international collaboration among high school and secondary school students as they learn about, discuss, and envision solutions to shared environmental challenges."
Free, interactive digital learning tools relating to climate change and ocean acidification include:
1. Virtual Marine Scientist by the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
2. The International Student Carbon Footprint Challenge (next session ~ September 2016).
3. Our Acidifying Ocean by Stanford University.
Project-Based Learning Example: The Justice Project
Skype ~ Establishing Adult Connections through Authentic Projects: Learn how to connect History and English lessons to create authentic learning experiences with real world experts.
Slate: According to the website, "Slate is an open-source platform built and controlled by schools to simplify the adoption and management of technology and enable more authentic student evaluation. Slate’s open-source approach ensures schools retain complete control over their software and data while sharing the systems and tools that support their innovative models."
Venier: Software and Technology company where you can purchase scientific tools for your PBL units, such as PH Sensors.
Resources listed above curated by Deborah Ehler-Hansen