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.
Problem-Based Learning and Future-Ready Skills
Well-designed projects help students build valuable skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.5.2kYour 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.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.How to Navigate Student Absences During PBL Units
When absences accumulate, teachers can implement specific strategies so that all students complete necessary work.141Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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.20.1kYour 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.595.5kYour 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.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.208.1kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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.279.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.7 Projects Teachers Stand By
Planning for projects can be difficult and time-consuming. This list of teacher-tested projects—complete with printable resources—should offer a big head start.Using AI Tools to Support Project-Based Learning
Teachers can use an artificial intelligence framework when developing projects to provide well-rounded learning experiences.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.16.5kYour 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.159.5kYour 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.198.1kYour content has been saved!
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