Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Resources for Project-Based Learning
Free materials and downloads for building rigorous projects for all grade levels.
October 19, 2007
In this section, you will find materials and resources for teaching about project-based learning, whether you are conducting a two-hour session or class or can spend a day or two on the topic.
We believe you will find much here from which you can build a set of experiences tailored to class participants for the purpose of exploring PBL.
Edutopia.org Resources on Project-Based Learning
- Edutopia's Project-Based Learning Core Strategy page
- Article: Real-World Issues Motivate Students: An Overview of PBL
- Video: An Introduction to Project-Based Learning
- Research: Project-Based Learning Research Review
- Schools That Work Package: Project-Based Learning, Success Start to Finish
- Schools That Work Package: Project Learning in Maine
- Resource Roundup: Project Learning: Model Schools with Solutions
- Article: The PBL Launch Pad: Worthwhile Projects for High School Students
- Article: How to Turn Project-Learning Setbacks to Your Advantage
- Article: 10 Takeaway Tips for Project-Based Learning
- Article: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Best Projects
- Resource Roundup: A Reading List for Project-Based Learning
- Resource Roundup: Free Resources and Downloads for Project Learning
- See all blogs related to Project-Based Learning
Edutopia Case Study Videos on Project-Based Learning
Lower Elementary:
- Worm Project at Newsome Park Elementary School in Newport News, VA
- Various Projects at Auburn Early Education Center in Auburn, AL
Upper Elementary:
- Water Wheel Project at Ferryway School in Malden, MA
- NatureMapping Project at Waterville Elementary School in Waterville, WA
- Journey North Project at Rockledge Elementary School in Bowie, MD
- Geo-Literacy Project at Tolenas Elementary School in Fairfield, CA
Middle School:
- Soil Superheroes Project at King Middle School in Portland, ME
- Kinetic Conundrum Project at King Middle School in Portland, ME
- Wetland Watchers Project at Harry M. Hurst Middle School in Destrehan, LA
High School:
- Whole-School Transformation to PBL at Sammamish High School in Bellevue, WA
- Hunger Games Cross-Curricular Project at Manor New Tech High School in Manor, TX
- African Wildlife DNA Project at High Tech High School in San Diego, CA
- "Give Me Shelter" Project at Casco Bay High School in Portland, ME
- Wing Strength Design Project at Aviation High School in Seattle, WA
- UrbanPlan Project at Alameda High School in Alameda, CA
- Schools for the Year 2050 Project at Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, WA
Additional Resources
Organizations That Provide PBL Guidelines and Tools:
- Buck Institute for Education (BIE): Project-Based Learning for the 21st Century
- PBL University (also from Buck Institute for Education)
- The Project Approach (Sylvia Chard)
- Questioning.org (Jamie McKenzie)
Research and Readings:
- Seven Essentials for Project-Based Learning (ASCD)
- Reinventing Project-Based Learning blog by Suzie Boss and Jane Krauss (check out their book as well)
- Project-Based Learning: Building Motivation (from 4Teachers.org)