pbl 101
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PBL 101
February 17, 2015
● I can describe what PBL looks, sounds, and feels like
● I can know the elements of PBL● I can explain the benefits of using PBL in the
classroom● I can find additional resources to support PBL
including examples, research and more!
Learning Targets
What is it?Write down what elements of PBL you think you see in
this video
So where do I begin...
Getting Started
▧ Look for problems that engage your students
▧ Focus on CCSS and New Learning Standards (*Sci/SS is a great place to look first)
▧ Write your driving question▧ Begin with the end in mind
The best of plans...
http://vvvvw.bie.org/object/document/sample_project_design_overview_and_student_learning_guide
▧ HMW create a sustainable environment on Mars?
▧ What rules and consequences do we need at school?
▧ HMW redesign the weather forecast?
▧ HMW we trap a villian?
IDEAS
Research &
Evaluation
Integrated Curriculum
Science &Social
Studies
Math & Problem Solving
HELP!Buck Institute for Education-bie.org
Edutopia-edutopia.orgTwitter-#pblchat
EIE
Work Time
“"One of the major advantages of
project work is that it makes school more like real life. It's an in-depth investigation of a real-world topic worthy of children's attention and
effort."-EDUCATION RESEARCHER SYLVIA
CHARD
But Wait...
How is that different?
Which one is better?NEITHER!
Driving Question
Real World Tasks Student Led
Significant Content Research Skills Multiple
Assessments
Cooperative Groups
Teacher as Facilitator
Problem Solving Skills
EiE Curriculum Units
20 hands-on engineering design challenges! Choose the EiE unit that complements the science topics you teach.
You can use EiE curriculum units at the same time as your science units—or afterwards. Browse the units below to see which EiE units will work best in your classroom.
Engineering Adventures
is a FREE curriculum created especially for
kids in grades 3 – 5 in out-of-school time
programs! Follow the adventurous duo
India and Jacob around the world and solve
real-life problems through the engineering
design process.
Engineering Everywhere is a FREE engineering curriculum for middle school-aged youth in afterschool and camp programs. EE empowers youth to tackle real-world engineering problems using the engineering design process, creativity, and collaboration.