This document provides an overview and action plan for project-based learning approaches using Intel Teach Elements. It contains two modules, with the first module covering project basics, benefits, characteristics, and a review. The second module focuses on project design, including planning, learning goals, questions to frame learning, and activity design. Each lesson includes activities to help educators learn about and apply project-based instructional strategies.

1. Intel® Teach Elements
Project-Based Approaches
Intel Teach Elements:
Project-Based Approaches
Action Plan
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents......................................................................1
Module 1: Projects Overview.....................................................4
Lesson 1: Project Basics.................................................................................4
Activity 1: Your Knowledge of Project-Based Learning.....................................4
Activity 3: Project-Based vs. Conventional Instruction.....................................4
Module 1: Projects Overview.....................................................6
Lesson 2: Project-Based Learning Benefits........................................................6
Activity 1: Benefits Based on Research (Optional)...........................................6
Activity 4: Self-Assessment (Optional)...........................................................6
Module 1: Projects Overview.....................................................7
Lesson 3: Project Characteristics.....................................................................7
Activity 2: Roles (Optional)..........................................................................7
Activity 5: Project Improvement...................................................................7
Module 1: Projects Overview.....................................................8
Lesson 4: Module Review................................................................................8
Activity 1: Module Summary........................................................................8
Module 2: Project Design...........................................................9
Lesson 1: Project Planning .............................................................................9
Activity 2: Project Ideas from Standards........................................................9
Activity 3: Project Ideas from the Community.................................................9
Module 2: Project Design.........................................................10
Lesson 2: Learning Goals..............................................................................10
Activity 1: 21st Century Skills.....................................................................10
Activity 2: Learning Objectives....................................................................10
Module 2: Project Design.........................................................11
Lesson 3: Questions that Frame Learning.......................................................11
Activity 2: Curriculum-Framing Questions in Action.......................................11
Module 2: Project Design.........................................................12
Lesson 5: Activity Design .............................................................................12
Activity 1: Activity Planning .......................................................................12
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