Project overview for Once Upon A Time... Project Based Learning by Paul Farbman

1. P R O J E C T O V E R V I E W page 1
Name of Project: Once Upon A Time… Duration: 4 weeks
Subject/Course: Grade Level:
Library Media Teacher(s): P. Farbman 6
Other Subject Areas to Be
English Language Arts, Social Studies
Included:
Project Idea Students in teams will create an animated fairy tale that either tells a story, embodies a moral, or provides a mythical “global
Summary of the issue, explanation” such as how the world was created, where rainbows come from, what stars are, etc. The presentation can be
challenge, investigation, cartoon, live action (acted,) a video of a book, etc. Students will develop concrete, identifiable characters. The background of their
scenario, or problem:
characters will be culture specific, even if it is a made-up culture. Students may choose an existing tale if the setting, characters,
and especially the end, is altered.
Driving Question What is the story, moral, or explanation that the theme embodies?
Content Standards to be
Common Core Writing Standard: Research to Build and Present Knowledge (Writing Standards 6-12, No.7-9)
taught and assessed:
21st Century Skills to be Collaboration
taught and assessed:  Other: Photo Story 3, Prezi, IMovie, or similar movie 
Communication (Oral Presentation) format.
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Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
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Major Products & Group: Presentation Audience
Performances  Class
 School
Community
Individual: Experts
Web
Other:
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2. Entry Event to
launch inquiry,
engage students: Explain fairy tale moral, Disney vs. original, essential elements.
Formative Assessments Quizzes/Tests
Assessments
(During Project)
Practice Presentations 
Journal/Learning Log Notes 
Preliminary Plans/Outlines/Prototypes  Checklists 
Rough Drafts  Concept Maps 
Online Tests/Exams Other:
Summative Written Product(s), with rubric: Other Product(s) or Performance(s), with
Assessments ____________________________________________________ rubric:______________________________________________ 
(End of Project) Peer Evaluation
Oral Presentation, with rubric 
Self-Evaluation
Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test 
Essay Test Other:
Resources Needed On-site people, facilities:
Equipment:
Computers, cameras
Materials:
LMC books, craft supplies: construction paper, scissors, etc.
Community resources:
Reflection Methods (Individual, Group, Journal/Learning Log Focus Group
and/or Whole
Whole-Class Discussion Fishbowl Discussion
Class) 
Survey Other:
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