Connecting Project Based Learning to Standards
A 3rd-grade class is preparing for an upcoming unit of study. The teacher envisioned a cross-curricular approach to connect content in social studies with English Language Arts (ELA)
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4 Keys to Building an Equitable STEM Program
From professional development opportunities to connecting lessons to careers, here’s how schools and districts can promote STEM for all By Joel Jacobson In schools across the nation,
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Girls Can Be STEM Champions!
Don’t miss this report: The Complex Data on Girls in STEM in The Atlantic Daily. The new National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) measured students’ ability to
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How PBL Transforms the Classroom into the ‘Real World’
Hear how teacher Anthony Johnson transformed his classroom into a project-based learning environment he named "Johnsonville," where students engage in real-world, hands-on PBL. Like most teachers,
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Why losing control of your classroom is a good thing
Schools can see big gains in creativity by letting students take charge of their classroom —and their learning. Even when students aren’t sitting through lectures, they’re
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Overview Project Based Learning can help teachers extend the classroom beyond the school walls. Frequently, projects can be extended to engage the internal and external school community. These
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A Unique Rotation Model that Engages Students in STEM
Four Teachers from four different classrooms at Huntington Middle School (PA) used their individual strengths in a rotational, project-based model to teach middle-school students how to apply STEM
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How to Get Started with PBL
A few years ago, after reading some books over the summer (LAUNCH and Pure Genius) and doing some reflection, I realized that what I had been doing was
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4 Content Considerations for Educational Leaders
By Dr. David Reese, Ed. D. In my research to learn about what attributes school systems envision for their future graduates, I’ve found that content applications were
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One District's Approach to Transitioning to an Integrated Approach Through PBL
The motto for the Westminster School District is “Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today.” This motto frames the work of all-district teams, including the Department of Educational Services. “Our
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