Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method where students investigate and respond to complex questions through extended projects. PBL addresses core standards and develops 21st century skills like collaboration and problem solving. STEAM expands on STEM by integrating arts. Pairing STEAM and PBL allows students to design effective projects across disciplines like science, English, and social studies. The presenters provide examples of STEAM-PBL projects for middle school and resources for planning integrated projects using standards in various subjects.