In today's digital age, student engagement is more of a challenge than ever before. Elizabeth Kreutzer, Middle School Science Teacher and Science Department Chair at Loch Raven Technical Academy in Baltimore City Public Schools, discusses her […]
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The curriculum mapping process ensures comprehensive education over time. In this article, Jay McTighe proposes a new process for curriculum mapping, emphasizing authentic performance tasks over content input. This shift aims to engage students, […]
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Regardless of our role in education or the grade levels that we work with, we all have a responsibility to bring in a variety of learning opportunities to prepare our students for successful careers. They need to engage in learning that will […]
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This is the third in a series of three blogs focused on Equitable Literacy Instruction supported through Defined Learning and Project-Based Learning processes.
Writing instruction is sometimes viewed as the English teacher’s job. After all, aren’t […]
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In this article, John Larmer discusses the challenges of making social studies engaging for students. Larmer delves into Defined Learning's social studies offerings, providing example tasks across grade bands and units. John also offers tips for […]
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Inspire and engage students during Women's History Month and beyond with these social studies and art projects centered around the history, successes, and accomplishments of women.
Need some project ideas for Women’s History Month this March? […]
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This is the second in a series of three blogs focused on Equitable Literacy Instruction supported through Defined Learning and Project Based Learning processes.
Imagine walking into a classroom where students are working with a variety of […]
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This is the first in a series of three blogs focused on Equitable Literacy Instruction supported through Defined Learning and Project Based Learning processes.
Advancements in brain science have provided a fresh look at instructional choices that […]
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Learn how Eli Rollman, a 7th-grade social studies teacher at Creekland Middle School in Cherokee County School District in Northwest Georgia, implemented STEM-based PBL focused on the 4 C’s and connecting content to real-world problem-solving.
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A typical project for February’s Black History Month is a report, poster, or presentation about a famous person. In a quick check of popular lesson plan websites for teachers, I found dozens of “projects” like this. Students pick a famous Black […]