PBL provides opportunities for students to pursue their own interests and questions, make decisions about how to find answers and solve problems, in a way that can motivate students by engaging them in their own learning. PBL also allows for interdisciplinary learning. Using PBL in the classroom provides benefits over traditional lectures by giving students more control and engagement in their learning.

1. Why would I want to use Project Based Learning in my classroom?

3. “ The most memorable thing I remember from high school were the lectures Mr. Abney gave!” -Marlena Hebern

4. “ I’ll never forget the April 3rd lecture about the Civil War weapons” -Mark Abney

5. “ I fondly remember Mr. Crucheve reading directly from his text book to his class after lunch.” -Pete Bothwell

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7. PBL provides opportunities for students to pursue their own interests and questions and make decisions about how they will find answers and solve problems.

8. . One immediate benefit of practicing PBL is the unique way that it can motivate students by engaging them in their own learning

9. But that’s not all….

10. PBL also provides opportunities for interdisciplinary learning

11. In Summary….

13. Go for it!!!