1. How to Write a PBL Kathy Hoppe

2. What is PBL?????

3. Students Working Together To Solve Real World Problems Through: Hook (Stories, Script, Movie, TV) Literature/Web Based Research Interdisciplinary Inquiry Group Problem Solving Teamwork Reporting Out (Verbal and/or Written)

4. In the Beginning…….

5. Now!

6. U of R Model Script (Family Secrets) Film or TV Story University of Buffalo Case Studies IMSA Model (Illinois Math Science Academy)

7. PBL Writing Workshop WHY PBL? Interest Level Behavior Social Skills Teamwork Student Centered Real World Application Interdisciplinary Standards Based

8. How do you write a PBL? Consider your students Decide what you want to accomplish Understand what makes a problem a problem Plan your unit Share your ideas with others

9. Your Students In Context “ Consider your students”

10. Standards Anyone? “Decide what you want to accomplish” Math and Science Social Studies ELA Be sure to connect your Problem Based Learning Unit to State and National Standards. The story should lead students to questions related to the standards. The end in mind…… The end in mind……

11. Is there a problem? “ Understand what makes a problem a problem” Captivate Student Curiosity

12. What Resources Will You Make Available to Your Students? “Plan your unit” News Reports/Fieldtrips/Speakers Articles Inquiry Labs or Activities Internet Resources

13. Suggested Elements of PBL Simple Progressive Disclosure (two part story) Discrepant Events Reading Comprehension Strategy One Lab or Activity (i.e. virtual fieldtrip) Simulation Differentiated Text Culminating Activity Narrated Movie Using Movie Maker Publish an Educational Pamphlet Create a Web Site Complete a Test Complete a Rubric Research Report Tests or quizzes Potential Products of PBL

14. Create a poster about PBL “Share your ideas with others” Name of your PBL List the steps of your PBL. Describe Feelings students will have as they progress through your PBL What skills and understandings will students demonstrate when finished with your PBL? Anticipate the questions that students will ask during your PBL

15. Take a Gallery Walk Report Out Write one Question Suggestion Like-it, love-it, gotta have it And “post-it” Visit each poster