1. An Urban Adventure in Project-Based Learning Robyn Williams and Patrick Woessner METC 2015

2. Presentation Resources Slides: http://bit.do/urbanadventureslideshttp://bit.do/urbanadventureslides Project Website: http://bit.do/urbanadventurehttp://bit.do/urbanadventure Contact info: – rwilliams@micds.org rwilliams@micds.org – pwoessner@micds.org pwoessner@micds.org

3. Background: From Field Trip to Project to Project-Based Learning

5. Source: Built STLBuilt STL

6. Background: From Field Trip to Project to Project-Based Learning Project-Based Learning

7. Essential Elements of PBL Driving Question Significant Content 21st Century Competencies In-Depth Inquiry Need to Know Voice and Choice Critique and Revision Public Audience Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge. Visit bie.org to learn morebie.org

8. Driving Question What do you see as a real and significant need for the city of St. Louis 20 years from now, and how can that need be met through urban renewal?

9. Significant Content Interdisciplinary Approach with clearly identified content knowledge and skills. History Science Languages English Math Technology Urban Adventure

10. Project Overview Complete project details available at http://urbanadventure2014.wikispaces.micds.org/ http://urbanadventure2014.wikispaces.micds.org/

11. Voice and Choice Student choice about the products to be created, how they work, and how they use their time

12. Need to Know Gain knowledge, understand concepts, and apply skills to answer the Driving Question The Pruitt-Igoe Myth: An Urban History

13. Engaging Experts: Real World Examples Sustainable Construction Commercial Development Urban Renewal

14. Real World Examples: STL Projects MICDS STEM Building

15. Field Trip See downtown first-hand Previewed the trip with a Google Earth TourGoogle Earth Tour Took Metrolink from Brentwood station Lecture and walking tour with the Landmarks AssociationLandmarks Association

16. Technology Components

17. Work Schedule Special schedule for completing the project

18. Ah…Group Work

19. Assessment: Critique and Revision Process is as important as product Requirements clearly articulated Rubrics describe levels of mastery Content-area experts for specific components Frequent formative assessment and feedback Individual vs. Group Grade

20. Final Project Examples

22. Questions? Slides: http://bit.do/urbanadventureslideshttp://bit.do/urbanadventureslides Project Website: http://bit.do/urbanadventurehttp://bit.do/urbanadventure Contact info: – rwilliams@micds.org rwilliams@micds.org – pwoessner@micds.org pwoessner@micds.org

23. Summit for Transformative Learning Hosted by MICDS, STLinSTL will feature three conference strands: Amplifying STEM Engaging Students in Designing and Creating Understanding and Enhancing Learning Visit stlinstl.org for more informationstlinstl.org