Project-Based Learning

Connecting Families and STEM Learning

Engaging students in STEM learning is critical at school and at home. Here are some helpful and fun ways families can connect with STEM learning to help students

Anthony Johnson Brings 'Johnsonville' to Life

By Richard Cheng | THE Journal Great things can come from humble beginnings. Anthony Johnson, a former high school dropout, is a teacher of the year winner in his

STEM-Based PBL Projects at a Glance

STEM and project-based learning (PBL) are closely connected. In fact, well-implemented STEM projects generally require a PBL approach. That leads to this question from teachers, "

How Dysart Unified Schools are Developing 21st-Century Learners

The Challenge How can a school district that has tripled in size since 2000 effectively develop a “career and college ready” student who’s steeped in STEM learning?

How Consistent Collaboration Among Teachers Fosters Effective STEM-Based Instruction

A STEM education consultant explains how consistent collaboration among teachers can foster effective STEM-based PBL instruction. I entered the teaching profession directly from working in a virology

Building STEM Competencies Through Project-Based Learning

Learn how PBL can bring about rigorous and engaging teaching needed to build students' future-ready competencies. Teaching STEM? What do you want your students to know

How Prosper ISD uses Defined Learning to help students deepen understanding of career pathways.

Imagine if a district had a chance to build their schools from the ground up knowing what they do today about how to create an environment that optimizes

Using the 5E Model with Defined Learning’s Performance Tasks

The 5E instructional model is a successful instructional strategy used by many teachers. for teaching science. This a five-stage sequence that can be used to guide teaching