Project Based Learning Social Studies
"True learning is based on discovery....rather than the transmission of knowledge." John Dewey
Project Based Learning vs Project Oriented Learning
What is Project Based Learning (PBL) Inquiry driven learning based on a complex question problem challenge
Why?
Student Engagement Leads to Learning
Teacher Acts as coach facilitator guide advisor mentor
Student acts as Historian Investigator Detective Problem Solver
Steps 1.Standards 2.Friends 3.Hook 4."Need-to-Know" List 5.Rubric 6.Group/Individual Contract 7.Research and Collaboration 8.Assessment and Adjustment 9.Presentations 10.Final Assessment
Resources Buck Institute Edutopia PBL-Online Deep Dive Pt 1 Deep Dive pt 2 Deep Dive pt 3 Tech 21 Project Based Learning INTEL PBL High Tech High The Vietnam Experience Center for Civic Engagement