I have been talking a lot at school lately about Project-based learning. I really think another name for this should be problem-based learning. This type of lesson design centers on a group of real world questions or an authentic problem the students must solve. It is standards-based and allows students to acquire knowledge in an authentic learning environment. It affords them the opportunity to see how they will use their learning in the real world. When you observe and talk to students who are learning in this type of environment, you will find them engaged and they will talk about how excited they are regarding the information they are gaining. To gain a better understanding of this type of learning, check out Edutopia. They have quite a few resources and some great videos detailing this learning environment in action. The videos detailing the projects say it all. I've provided some links to PBLs that have already been developed. Click here to access customizable project checklists.
Project-Based Learning Resources:
- Teaching Science and Math
- Amazon Spotlight
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- 6 Online Project Based Learning Resources
- Little Known Ways to Integrate Technology in Project Based Learning
- Project Based Learning Characteristics
- Online Science Project Based Learning Investigations
- Problem Solving in Algebra Using Projects
- Project based Learning Books from Amazon
- Close Encounters Space Junk Project
- 6 Steps for Creating a Project Based Learning Activity
- Plastic Water Bottle Science Project
- Environmental Projects Book int he Spotlight
- Junk Mail Project for Math and Science
- Creating Science Class Newsletters Project
- Mathematics and Project Based Learning
- Physical Science or Chemistry Project Based Learning Acitivity
- Beginners Guide to Project Based Learning
- Project Based Learning with Geometic Snap Cubes
- Math Project Based Learning Acitivites
- Project Based Learning Videos
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