The document discusses the project method of teaching. It defines the project method as a whole-hearted, purposeful activity carried out in a social environment. Some key characteristics of the project method are that it takes students beyond the classroom into a natural setting, encourages investigative learning and problem-solving, and involves active student involvement. The document also outlines various types of projects like individual/group and simple/complex projects. It concludes by describing the typical steps of a project from creating a situation to selecting a problem to planning, execution, evaluation, and reporting.