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.
Building PBL Systems That Really Encourage Students to Lead
Teachers can set up effective systems for project-based learning that support students in assuming more agency in their work.5.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How Accessible Tech Can Promote Empathy and Collaboration
A middle school design and technology teacher breaks down a three-project unit that nicely overlaps with STEAM content.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Implementing a PBL Design Challenge in Your School
A weeklong, schoolwide project-based learning challenge encourages students to try to tackle meaningful problems.10.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Designing Science Inquiry: Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation
The Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework is a scaffolded way to teach the scientific method.593.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Projects, Purpose, and the Teenage Mind
Neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on why adolescent students search for deeper meaning—and what that tells us about designing schools that engage teens.10 National Parks Service Resources Every Teacher Should Know About
Teachers can explore these lesson plans, websites, and other resources to enhance project-based learning units that incorporate a variety of subjects.20.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using a Learning Map to Build Exemplary PBL Units
By developing—and revisiting—an instructional roadmap that connects standards, activities, and skill development, these teachers put students on a path toward mastery.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.207.6kYour 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.279.1kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Projects and Project-Based Learning: What’s The Difference?
Ever wondered what makes rigorous PBL different from a typical project? With the help of classrooms around the world, we can show you.159.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.7 Projects Teachers Stand By
Planning for projects can be difficult and time-consuming. This list of teacher-tested projects—complete with printable resources—should offer a big head start.Projects That Work: Mission to Mars
Physics students assume the role of aerospace engineers to explore the real-world problem of how to land a rover on Mars.156.1kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.10 Ready-to-Borrow Project Ideas
As you consider the following project possibilities, ask yourself: Would this project help my students meet important learning goals? Would my students find it engaging?207.4kYour content has been saved!
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Big Ideas for Better Schools: Ten Ways to Improve Education
Ideas for students, teachers, schools, and communities.393.1kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Write Effective Driving Questions for Project-Based Learning
Good driving questions are written to help guide the teacher and the student.197.9kYour content has been saved!
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