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From Worms to Wall Street: Projects Prompt Active, Authentic Learning
You can't tear students at Newsome Park Elementary School away from their schoolwork when it involves in-depth investigations with real-world applications. More to this story.
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Release Date: 10/1/2001
Running Time: 7 min.
Video Credits
Produced, Written, and Directed by
- Ken Ellis
Associate Producers:
- Diane Curtis
- Leigh Iacobucci
Camera Crew:
- Alfred Shapiro
- Jeff McGall
Editor:
- Karen Sutherland
Narrator:
- Susan Blake
Intern:
- Morgan Ho
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- The George Lucas Educational Foundation
- All rights reserved.
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Project Learning
I have experienced the incredible experience of a project-based learning project, but I am still unsure of how the entire school semester is geared around it.How much of the day (or week or whatever) is given to the project and how much is still core curriculum material?Basic core instruction still has to be taught (spelling, basic math facts, etc.)but how much time is given to each component? Please tell me how it works with your classroom.Thank you
examples of project based learning
I would like to learn more about project based learning before I try to implement it into my class. Where can I find other examples for upper elementary grades?
Project-based learning
Project-based learning is a great way to get studetns involved in what they are learning. Often times, if the lesson is not interesting, the students will not be actively involved. In the world we live in today, teachers must compete with the media to keep students interested. By taking trips and doing projects, students learn more and retain more of the information presented to them.
Project-based learning
This is the first time that I have seen project-based learning in full effect. I'm very interested in doing this with my own first graders. I would love to also get more training on this. If any one reads this post and know of any conferences that are offering training on the topic. I would love to know about it.
Check to see if you have
Check to see if you have access to the Intel Essentials Training program. Intel Essentials is a multi day training that results in a complete Unit that focuses on Project Based Learning. It is a great deal of work but the end result is something you can use.
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