Authentic Science Through Project Based Learning CHRISTINE DURAN CARMEN IMAI

Things to remember…

Your Expectations What are your expectations as you consider PBL? What motivates you to try new classroom methods?  Never been done before?  Student feedback?  Fun/engaging for all?

Objectives What is Project Based Learning? Explore resources to facilitate the PBL process? Exploration!

EDUCATION EXISTS IN THE LARGER CONTEXT OF SOCIETY. When society changes – so too must education if it is to remain viable.

National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

Project Learning is Skill-Based To learn collaboration work in teams To learn critical thinking t ake on complex problems To learn oral and written communication present and write To learn creativity Create

Why Project Based Learning?

PBL is Skill-Based To learn technology – use technology To develop citizenship – take on civic and global issues To learn about careers – do internships To learn content – research and do all of the above

Case-based learning Challenge-based learning Community-based learning Design-based learning Game-based learning Inquiry-based learning Land-based learning Passion-based learning Place-based learning Problem-based learning Proficiency-based learning Service-based learning Studio-based learning Team-based learning Work-based learning Project Based Learning

Projects can make a difference by... educating others solving a problem calling people to action building something useful planning an event raising money for a purpose recognizing or inspiring others designing a better way to do something

A Project Based Learning Classroom is... Project-centered Open-ended Real-world Student-centered Constructive Collaborative Creative Communication- focused Research-based Technology- enhanced 21 st Century reform- friendly Rigorous and relevant

In a PBL REAL classroom Christine Duran: Junk Box Lesson The teacher’s role is one of coach, facilitator, guide, advisor, mentor… not directing and managing all student work.

Students Develop Needed Skills in  Information Searching & Researching  Critical Analysis  Summarizing and Synthesizing  Inquiry, Questioning and Exploratory Investigations  Design and Problem-solving

Resources for Planning PBL Rubrics Project Map/ Planner Project Contract Project Team Work Plan Project Management Log

Airplane Activity As a group, discuss and prepare 4 questions on post- it notes as you complete your airplane Considering standard(s) alignment, suggested time for completion, and available materials, and points of view discussed, decide on one question you would like to use to direct your investigation protocol. Write this question on a sentence strip. On another strip, write down the standards (in another color) that will likely be addressed during the course of this investigation. This statement will serve as the driving question.

Design Parameters What are the variables? What are the indicators? The control?

Plan and Predict Describe the Framework of a possible PBL Timeframe Content Process assessment Product assessment Predict Challenges that may arise in terms of Students Teacher School

Let’s Explore!! Buck Institute for Education

Let’s Explore!! Texas Performance Standards Project psp.org/

Decide on an assessment tool. This should be done before any work begins. Inform students they will be evaluated either through a grading rubric, portfolio assessment, a written essay, or any evaluation tool the teacher thinks is appropriate.

Determine how you will provide feedback Students need to know how they are progressing throughout the process. Areas of Progress Needs development

Feedback Drives Motivation Honor and assess the process Expect a product

Sample driving questions student-engagement-projectbased-learning-primary- classroom/ student-engagement-projectbased-learning-primary- classroom/

Let’s Explore!! Buck Institute for Education

Let’s Explore!! Texas Performance Standards Project psp.org/

Getting Started Teachers need to establish the guidelines and timetables for how and when the project will be completed. What is the question or challenge?

Make parents aware that projects are part of your teaching style Parents should be made aware of their responsibilities if there are any such as  Assignments other than worksheets (surveys, interviews etc..)  Students may need assistance with resources (weather, news, etc..)  This may be different  The benefits

Christine Duran Carmen Imai Thanks and Have a Great Year!