The class newsletter should include the title of the current unit, essential questions, a summary, roles of the teacher/parent/student, benefits, standards, objectives, an explanation of project-based learning and how it will be used, and contact information. It provides parents with key information about the unit's focus, goals, and how project-based learning will engage students in meeting standards.

1. Class Newsletter Required Elements
Include the following elements in your class newsletter:
• Title of unit
• Essential/unit/content questions
• Summary of unit
• Role of the teacher – (Facilitator, guide, etc.)
• Role of the parent
• Role of the student
• Benefits of the unit
• Standards that will be met
• Objectives for unit
• Explanation of what Project-Based Learning is and how it will be used in your classroom (From
Blog Entry 1: Definition of PBL)
• Contact information (Include your real name, but you can use fake phone numbers and email)