Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Project-based learning is a dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore real-world problems and challenges and acquire transferable knowledge.
Implementing PBL in Physical Education
At its core, high-quality PBL uses content to teach, build, and assess skills like collaboration and problem-solving—and PE classes are a natural place to continue this work.1.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How Accessible Tech Can Promote Empathy and Collaboration
A middle school design and technology teacher breaks down a three-project unit that nicely overlaps with STEAM content.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Implementing a PBL Design Challenge in Your School
A weeklong, schoolwide project-based learning challenge encourages students to try to tackle meaningful problems.11.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Designing Science Inquiry: Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation
The Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework is a scaffolded way to teach the scientific method.593kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Projects, Purpose, and the Teenage Mind
Neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on why adolescent students search for deeper meaning—and what that tells us about designing schools that engage teens.10 National Parks Service Resources Every Teacher Should Know About
Teachers can explore these lesson plans, websites, and other resources to enhance project-based learning units that incorporate a variety of subjects.20.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Inquiry-Based Tasks in Social Studies
Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.207.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using a Learning Map to Build Exemplary PBL Units
By developing—and revisiting—an instructional roadmap that connects standards, activities, and skill development, these teachers put students on a path toward mastery.6 Strategies for Differentiated Instruction in Project-Based Learning
Reflecting on learning and student voice and choice are core elements of project-based learning, and they’re also key to differentiation.278.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Building PBL Systems That Really Encourage Students to Lead
Teachers can set up effective systems for project-based learning that support students in assuming more agency in their work.6.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Exploring the Science of Flight With Model Rockets and Airplanes
These hands-on projects are a highly engaging way for high school students to explore aerodynamics and physics.706Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Projects and Project-Based Learning: What’s The Difference?
Ever wondered what makes rigorous PBL different from a typical project? With the help of classrooms around the world, we can show you.159.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.10 Ready-to-Borrow Project Ideas
As you consider the following project possibilities, ask yourself: Would this project help my students meet important learning goals? Would my students find it engaging?207.3kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Write Effective Driving Questions for Project-Based Learning
Good driving questions are written to help guide the teacher and the student.197.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How Students Can Use AI in Project-Based Learning
Teachers can guide students to leverage AI for feedback in choosing and presenting a learning artifact—and they still create that themselves.17.2kYour content has been saved!
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