PBL for Dummies

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PBL for Dummies

• STEP 3
• Scientific method through inquiry

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Planning and executing a good lesson

• Criteria for Authentic Project-Based Learning
• Rubric is introduced with lesson
• Real world learning situation
• Utilize Hands on
• Provide for indepth understanding
• Accessible for all learners
• Utilizes various modes of communication
• Assessment is congruent with performance based.

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Make sure you include these

• Assessment is congruent with instruction, i.e.
  performance-based
• Students are responsible for their own learning
• Students have ownership of their learning within
  the curriculum
• Projects promote meaningful learning, connecting
  new learning to students' past performances

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Continue to check

• Learning utilizes real time data - investigating
  data and drawing conclusions
• The learning process is valued as well as the
  learning project
• Learning cuts across curricular areas -
  multidisciplinary in nature
• Teacher is a facilitator of learning
• Student self-assessment of learning is encouraged
  

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Resources

• 21st Century Skills and Science Website
• Teach 21
• Science Netlinks

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Lesson construction

• Example of a lesson in scientific inquiry
• Design Your Own Lesson
• Star Center Lesson Plan look for level of
  detail
• http//www.rmcdenver.com/useguide//lessons/form.ht
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Student involvement

• Work samples are authentic learning lessons
• Assessment is portfolio driven
• Makes Learning Fun