What is Project-Based Learning (PBL)?
There are many definitions of PBL. I have accumulated bits and pieces of information from the internet to compile what I believe to be PBL:
"Project learning helps students apply what they learn to real-life experiences and provides an all-around enriching education. In this classroom, children use concrete, authentic examples to illustrate core knowledge. Educators explore nontraditional methods of teaching and receive positive results." Edutopia (A foundation dedicated to PBL)
- Student Driven
- Real World applicable
- Standards Based
- Encourages Critical Thinking
- Highlights Cooperative Learning
- Integrates subjects
- Celebrates Successes
- Motivates and Engages students!
"Project learning helps students apply what they learn to real-life experiences and provides an all-around enriching education. In this classroom, children use concrete, authentic examples to illustrate core knowledge. Educators explore nontraditional methods of teaching and receive positive results." Edutopia (A foundation dedicated to PBL)
21st Century Super Skills: the 4 Cs
Collaboration
Critical Thinking Communication Creativity |
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Current IB Theme: How the world works
Ongoing Project: Digital Portfolios
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engineering in our livesTransdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet
Guiding Question: How do engineers solve a problem? Lines of Inquiry: 1. Technology is anything created to solve a problem or need. 2. Engineers are individuals who use knowledge of science, math, or creativity to design an object to solve a problem or make life easier. Entry Video: |
Water We have here?Transdisciplinary Theme: How the World Works
Guiding Question: How can we, as chemists, determine the health of the water in our backyard wetland to extend the knowledge to other countries? Lines of Inquiry:
Entry Video: Water Quality Tests:Before we test and analyze the water quality, let's be sure that we know what we're testing and communicate this to our class. Provide the background information for your water test here: Water Tests Background Template or on your poster board.
Roundtable discussionDiscussion Question: How is water quality affected by natural conditions and human impact?
In small groups, host a discussion by developing inquiry questions and communicate knowledge you have gained from the unit so far. Use the following roles to help guide you:
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