1. Meredith Kier, College of William and Mary Harold Geller, George Mason University Laura Domalik, Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Association of Science Teachers Conference November 19-21, 2015

2. We dedicate this session to the memory of Dr. Donna Sterling

3. Session Agenda 10 minute PowerPoint overview of PBLs and 2 quick examples (Meredith) 10 minute PowerPoint overview of PBLs and 2 quick examples (Meredith) 5-minute presentation of overview of the overarching question related to the geologic change and their effects on Virginians (Harold) 5-minute presentation of overview of the overarching question related to the geologic change and their effects on Virginians (Harold) 5-minute break out groups established and work together to develop overarching question (Harold) 5-minute break out groups established and work together to develop overarching question (Harold) 5-minute share out and choose one overarching question (Meredith, Harold) 5-minute share out and choose one overarching question (Meredith, Harold) 10-minute break out groups examine one more level of questions (Meredith, Harold) 10-minute break out groups examine one more level of questions (Meredith, Harold) 5-minute share out of second level questions (Meredith, Harold) 5-minute share out of second level questions (Meredith, Harold) 5-minute review and note how final level of questions have to be linked to activities-based lesson plans (Harold) 5-minute review and note how final level of questions have to be linked to activities-based lesson plans (Harold)

4. Problem Based Learning Students solving problems with multiple solutions over time like a scientist in a real-world context Students solving problems with multiple solutions over time like a scientist in a real-world context

6. Example 1

7. Example 2

8. Topic: Earth Science Global Change

9. Theme: Geologic Change in Virginia

10. Example Scenarios Earthquake may strike area (recall August 2011) Earthquake may strike area (recall August 2011) Develop plans for mitigating effects for people and property in your community. Develop plans for mitigating effects for people and property in your community. Hurricane may strike area (remember Katrina) Hurricane may strike area (remember Katrina) Develop plans for mitigating effects for people and property of your own community in the event of a hurricane. Develop plans for mitigating effects for people and property of your own community in the event of a hurricane.

11. Problem Questions Relationship to Standards Virginia Standards of Learning Virginia Standards of Learning 5.7A 5.7A 5.7B 5.7B 5.7C 5.7C 5.7D 5.7D 5.7E 5.7E 5.7F 5.7F Virginia Standards of Learning Virginia Standards of Learning 5.1A 5.1A 5.2A 5.2A 5.3C 5.3C 5.5C 5.5C 5.6B 5.6B

12. Breakout Groups Given Topic and Theme Develop Scenarios

13. More PBL Prep Questions How do the questions connect to your standards? How do the questions connect to your standards? How do these standards connect to activities? How do these standards connect to activities? Sharing examples of interdisciplinary connections Sharing examples of interdisciplinary connections

14. PBL Materials for Grabs PBL Brochure PBL Brochure http://physics.gmu.edu/~hgeller/vistaPBL.pdf http://physics.gmu.edu/~hgeller/vistaPBL.pdf http://physics.gmu.edu/~hgeller/vistaPBL.pdf Teacher Resources Focus on Energy Teacher Resources Focus on Energy http://physics.gmu.edu/~hgeller/VISTAteacherRESOURCES2013/ http://physics.gmu.edu/~hgeller/VISTAteacherRESOURCES2013/ http://physics.gmu.edu/~hgeller/VISTAteacherRESOURCES2013/ Problem Based Unit on Evasive Species (Gr 4) Problem Based Unit on Evasive Species (Gr 4) http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Invasives_PBL_Example.pdf http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Invasives_PBL_Example.pdf http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Invasives_PBL_Example.pdf Problem Based Unit on Ocean Science (Gr 5) Problem Based Unit on Ocean Science (Gr 5) http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Oceans_PBL_Example.pdf http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Oceans_PBL_Example.pdf http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Oceans_PBL_Example.pdf Problem Based Unit on Water and Living Systems (Gr 6) Problem Based Unit on Water and Living Systems (Gr 6) http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Watersheds_PBL_Example.pdf http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Watersheds_PBL_Example.pdf http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Watersheds_PBL_Example.pdf Engineering Design Process Poster Engineering Design Process Poster http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Engineering_Design_Process_Grap hic.pdf http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Engineering_Design_Process_Grap hic.pdf http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Engineering_Design_Process_Grap hic.pdf http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Engineering_Design_Process_Grap hic.pdf Nature of Science Poster Nature of Science Poster http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Nature_of_Science_Graphic.pdf http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Nature_of_Science_Graphic.pdf http://vista.gmu.edu/assets/docs/vista/VISTA_Nature_of_Science_Graphic.pdf

15. Thank You Meredith Kier: mwkier@wm.edu Meredith Kier: mwkier@wm.edumwkier@wm.edu Harold Geller: hgeller@gmu.edu Harold Geller: hgeller@gmu.eduhgeller@gmu.edu Laura Domalik: Laura Domalik: lsdomalik@vcu.edulsdomalik@vcu.edu