Projects Based Learning FHU 2011

Algebra Algebra 1A Semester 1 and 2 Algebra 1B Semester 1 and 2 Budget (semester 1) Trash (semester 2) Algebra 1B Semester 1 and 2 Skate Park Water Park

Business Personal Finance Intro to Business Semester 1 and 2 Marketing Budget Intro to Business Semester 1 and 2 Real life economics (semester 1) Career Research Marketing Advertising Campaign

English English II Semester 1 and 2 English IV Semester 1 and 2 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Romeo and Juliet English IV Semester 1 and 2 The Jungle Huckleberry Finn

History American Government Semester 1 and 2 Hats of President Facebook Project World History Semester 1 and 2 Timeline (Semester 1) WW II Book

Logistics? All projects will be due 10 days before end of semester Use class time to work on projects Research Organize Develop presentation Get feedback from peers and staff (rough draft) Present (get feedback from staff using rubrics)

Why? Accounts for 20% of Semester Grade 60% A+ Curriculum 20% PBL 20% Final Exam Provides an opportunity to learn vital skills 4Cs: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity Prepares students for work, college, and life Creates an environment of sharing and learning from others

Who can help? Students Staff Community members Employers Parents Anyone with the know how

What is in a project? Movies Music Writing Speaking Art Models Technology