This presentation was given at a professional development inservice for teachers in grades 2-8. It's purpose is to give an introduction into PBL. If you would like more information please email thoma.1@napls.us
2. ● I can describe what PBL looks, sounds, and feels like
● I can know the elements of PBL
● I can explain the benefits of using PBL in the
classroom
● I can find additional resources to support PBL
including examples, research and more!
Learning Targets
3. What is it?
Write down what elements of PBL you think you see in this
video
6. Getting Started
▧ Look for problems that engage your students
▧ Focus on CCSS and New Learning Standards
(*Sci/SS is a great place to look first)
▧ Write your driving question
▧ Begin with the end in mind
7. The best of plans...
http://vvvvw.bie.org/object/document/sample_project_design_overview_and_student_learning_guide
8. ▧ HMW create a
sustainable environment
on Mars?
▧ What rules and
consequences do we
need at school?
▧ HMW redesign the
weather forecast?
▧ HMW we trap a villian?
IDEAS
13. “"One of the major advantages of project work
is that it makes school more like real life. It's
an in-depth investigation of a real-world topic
worthy of children's attention and effort."
-EDUCATION RESEARCHER SYLVIA
CHARD
15. Which one is better?
NEITHER!
Driving Question
Real World
Tasks
Student Led
Significant
Content
Research Skills
Multiple
Assessments
Cooperative
Groups
Teacher as
Facilitator
Problem Solving
Skills
16.
17.
18. EiE Curriculum Units
20 hands-on engineering design challenges!
Choose the EiE unit that complements the science
topics you teach.
You can use EiE curriculum units at the same time
as your science units—or afterwards. Browse the
units below to see which EiE units will work best in
your classroom.
19. Engineering Adventures
is a FREE curriculum created especially for kids in
grades 3 – 5 in out-of-school time programs!
Follow the adventurous duo India and Jacob
around the world and solve real-life problems
through the engineering design process.
20. Engineering Everywhere
is a FREE engineering curriculum for middle
school-aged youth in afterschool and camp
programs. EE empowers youth to tackle real-
world engineering problems using the
engineering design process, creativity, and
collaboration.
Editor's Notes
Watch video, have Ts write down what elements they think they see that are PBL. Pair and Share or share out whole group (could record on chart paper).
Talk here about “Noodle Walks” or Bug Lists as a way to generate authentic experiences. Include current events as well.
Planning guides online-my best PBL’s are when I use BIE planning guide here. I have a google doc of this if interested.
Give 5-10 mins to kick around ideas at their table
Assign table to look for the integrated curriculum pieces (ex. Tables 1, 3, 5 look for Sci/SS/Math..etc.) 4C’s Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, & Communication
Lead into Steph and Marlene sharing about EIE
The best way to dive in is to collaborate with peers!!