1. iPBL Expert Interview Planning Sheet Brainstorming: List possible experts in your subject. Write down different titles of jobs, companies, and places you might find and expert in your topic area. Also, write down the NAMES of people you already know who you could interview. Making Contact: Keep track of the contacts you make as you attempt to set up an interview. Remember, you can interview someone over the phone or in an email, however, an in-person interview is pretty cool experience! 1. Name _______________ Position/Title _____________ Contact Info _______________ Interview Scheduled? Yes or NoDate/Time ____________ Location ______________ 2. Name ______________ Position/Title _____________ Contact Info ________________ Interview Scheduled? Yes or NoDate/Time ____________ Location ______________ 3. Name ______________ Position/Title _____________ Contact Info ________________ Interview Scheduled? Yes or NoDate/Time ____________ Location ______________ Making Contact Script: Write down what you plan to say to someone when you ask them about scheduling an interview. You’ll want to include your name, a description of your project, and the specifics of your interview request (how long you need). ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________

2. iPBL Expert Interview Questions and Answers Sheet Name of Expert: _______________________________ Position or Title: _______________________________ How did they learn about the topic? Education? ______________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______ Questions: Write down four questions you’d like to ask your expert. Remember, you are trying to answer your driving question, so create questions that will help you do this! Write your notes below each question during your interview 1.___________________________________________________ _? 2.___________________________________________________ _? 3.___________________________________________________ _? 4.___________________________________________________ _? Bring extra paper for more notes!

3. iPBL Visit Planning Sheet Brainstorming: List possible places to visit that are related to your subject. Write down any stores, schools, businesses, etc. that you think will help you learn more about your topic and the people who work in your subject area. Making Contact: Keep track of the contacts you make as you attempt to set up an interview. Remember, you can interview someone over the phone or in an email, however, an in-person interview is pretty cool experience! 1. Name _______________ Position/Title _____________ Contact Info _______________ Visit Scheduled? Yes or NoDate/Time ____________ Location ______________ 2. Name ______________ Position/Title _____________ Contact Info _______________ Visit Scheduled? Yes or NoDate/Time ____________ Location ______________ 3. Name ______________ Position/Title _____________ Contact Info ________________ Visit Scheduled? Yes or NoDate/Time ____________ Location ______________ Making Contact Script: Write down what you plan to say to someone when you ask them about scheduling a visit. You’ll want to include your name, a description of your project, and the specifics of your interview request (how long you need). You may not need to make a contact if it is a public location (museum, park, etc.). ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________

4. iPBL Visit Observations Name of Location: _______________________________ Position or Title: _______________________________ How is this place related to your topic? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ________ Questions: Write down four questions you’d like to ask someone at your location. 1.___________________________________________________ _? 2.___________________________________________________ _? 3.___________________________________________________ _? 4.___________________________________________________ _? Observation Notes: Record what you see, experience, hear, learn, etc.