Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Project-based learning is a dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore real-world problems and challenges and acquire transferable knowledge.
Breaking Down the Complex Work of Teaching PBL Into Manageable Chunks
Project-based learning can be daunting, but there are steps teachers can take to overcome the challenges.Digital Storytelling With a Literary Mindset
High school students can explore meaningful topics and meet literacy standards through short-form analytical video projects.133Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Virtual Visits to Explore Our National Parks
A project-based learning unit integrates design thinking to engage students in addressing challenges facing our national parks.170Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Build a PBL Unit Around a Novel
A project focused on discovery and analysis allows students to read, collaborate, and demonstrate their knowledge as they make their way through a novel.Taking an Incremental Approach to PBL
This framework simplifies the process of setting up a project-based learning unit so that it feels manageable for teachers.291Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Lego PBL Unit That Fosters Collaboration
Elementary students can learn a little about how AI works as they collaborate to design and build a cityscape.302Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.8 Ways to Amp Up Science Assessments
A rich mix of assessments gives students creative opportunities to showcase learning—and delivers a more comprehensive picture of what they know.Designing Science Inquiry: Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation
The Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework is a scaffolded way to teach the scientific method.32.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Culturally Responsive and Community-Focused PBL
Having students design project-based learning units that influence their own communities can have a transformative impact on learning.379Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using ChatGPT to Support Student-Led Inquiry
Positioning AI as a mentor or simulator of real-world scenarios can promote student inquiry and aid project-based learning.Promoting Authentic Learning With Multimedia Research Projects
Students can actively demonstrate their learning through inquiry-focused projects that promote creativity.216Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Inquiry-Based Tasks in Social Studies
Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.10.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.6 Strategies for Differentiated Instruction in Project-Based Learning
Reflecting on learning and student voice and choice are core elements of project-based learning, and they’re also key to differentiation.14.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.PBL for Pre-K Through Second Grade
Very young students can benefit from project-based learning, as these detailed steps for a project conducted by preschool students demonstrate.820Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.An Effective Strategy for Successful Group Work
Articulating what good teamwork looks like takes planning, reflection, and respect for student choice.
