PBL
101
February 17, 2015
● 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
What is it?
Write down what elements of PBL you think you see in this
video
So where do I
begin...
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
The best of plans...
http://vvvvw.bie.org/object/document/sample_project_design_overview_and_student_learning_guide
▧ 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
Research &
Evaluation
Integrated Curriculum
Science &
Social
Studies
Math &
Problem
Solving
Let Me Show You...
Sci/SS/Math ELA 21st Century
HELP!
Buck Institute for Education-bie.org
Edutopia-edutopia.org
Twitter-#pblchat
EIE
Work
Time
“"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
But
Wait...
How is that
different?
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
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.
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.
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.

PBL 101

  • 1.
  • 2.
    ● I candescribe 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? Writedown what elements of PBL you think you see in this video
  • 5.
    So where doI begin...
  • 6.
    Getting Started ▧ Lookfor 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 ofplans... http://vvvvw.bie.org/object/document/sample_project_design_overview_and_student_learning_guide
  • 8.
    ▧ HMW createa sustainable environment on Mars? ▧ What rules and consequences do we need at school? ▧ HMW redesign the weather forecast? ▧ HMW we trap a villian? IDEAS
  • 9.
    Research & Evaluation Integrated Curriculum Science& Social Studies Math & Problem Solving
  • 10.
    Let Me ShowYou... Sci/SS/Math ELA 21st Century
  • 11.
    HELP! Buck Institute forEducation-bie.org Edutopia-edutopia.org Twitter-#pblchat EIE
  • 12.
  • 13.
    “"One of themajor 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
  • 14.
  • 15.
    Which one isbetter? NEITHER! Driving Question Real World Tasks Student Led Significant Content Research Skills Multiple Assessments Cooperative Groups Teacher as Facilitator Problem Solving Skills
  • 18.
    EiE Curriculum Units 20hands-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 aFREE 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 aFREE 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

  • #4 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).
  • #7 Talk here about “Noodle Walks” or Bug Lists as a way to generate authentic experiences. Include current events as well.
  • #8 Planning guides online-my best PBL’s are when I use BIE planning guide here. I have a google doc of this if interested.
  • #9 Give 5-10 mins to kick around ideas at their table
  • #11 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
  • #12 Lead into Steph and Marlene sharing about EIE
  • #13 The best way to dive in is to collaborate with peers!!