Are you thinking about using the Project Based Learning approach with your students or in your homeschool? Knowing how to begin can be challenging and overwhelming. Here are 5 quick tips for getting started with PBL. 1. Establish Your Reason Project Based Learning (PBL) can be more work than traditional teaching. It is a fact many veteran PBL teachers […]
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Voting is a crucial component in any Project Based Learning classroom. As a foundational skill, it is an element of PBL that often does not get enough direct instruction. According to the New York Times, fewer than half of Americans between the ages of 18-29 voted in the 2016 presidential election. The article went on to state that one of the factors that
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Project Based Learning in an elementary classroom is a powerful engagement tool. But after a long break, or several school cancellations, students often forget their excitement about the unit’s topic. A ‘re-entry’ even offers facilitators the opportunity to breathe life back into a PBL unit. When do I need a ‘re-entry’ event? After a lengthy testing window
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How can texts support a PBL unit? Integrating ELA and PBL can feel challenging. But these few examples will help you tackle effectively and authentically integrating texts into your PBL plans. 1. As an Entry Event Texts are a great way to introduce a problem or challenge to students and kickstart a PBL brainstorming session. Possible texts to
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Spring is an eagerly awaited season for many of our students. It is a time of celebration and renewal. Project Based Learning units channel the excitement of spring into critical thinking and problem-solving. The following books can spark that excitement into an idea for a spring-based PBL unit. Read below for ideas, potential driving questions, and curriculum connections. 1. A House
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It’s that time of year again! Time to gather resources and sign-up for professional developments. I’m a huge PD nerd! It’s my summer addiction. As an active learner, I collect resources all year long that I eagerly await the summer to dive into. Here are a few resources on my list for this 2021 summer.
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