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PBL-Online Is a one stop solution for Project Based Learning! You'll find all the resources you ne​ed to design and manage high quality projects for middle and high school students. This site includes information on how to [|Design your Project]. It allows teachers to plan rigorous and relevant standards-focused projects that engage students in authentic learning activities, teach 21st century skills, and demand demonstration of mastery. It also provides a search for projects developed by others (small collection) or the ability to contribute projects to the [|PBL-Online Collaboratory and Project Library]. Teachers can Learn what defines Project Based Learning  and the PBL-Online approach to successful project design. There is also an area to Review research and find web resources about effective Project Based Learning. There is also an area to purchase the BIE //Project Based Learning Handbook// which is the foundation for the PBL-Online website. A nice collection of videos is also available on the site. The PBL-Online is maintained by t he Buck Institute for Education (BIE) which is a non-profit, research and development organization dedicated to improving the practice of teaching and the process of learning. //**PBL Checklists:**// To help you start using PBL, we've created age-appropriate, customizable [|project checklists] for written reports, multimedia projects, oral presentations, and science projects. The use of these checklists keeps students on track and allows them to take responsibility for their own learning through peer- and self-evaluation.

AN APPROACH THAT CAN LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR FORMAL, INFORMAL, & SELF-ASSESSMENT.
A project based learning method is a comprehensive approach to instruction. Your students participate in projects and practice an interdisciplinary array of skills from math, language arts, fine arts, geography, science, and technology.

"The collaborative nature of the investigation enhances all of these valuable experiences ... as well as promotes a greater appreciation for social responsibility (Scott, 1994)." media type="youtube" key="LMCZvGesRz8?fs=1" height="346" width="576" [|Building Motivation] [|Using Multiple Intelligences]

PBL: Exemplary Projects - A wonderful site for those wanting practical ideas to infuse PBL into the curriculum. This is the creation of a group of experienced teachers, educators, and researchers whom you may contact as resources. This team includes people who are also actively doing and creating new exemplary PBL projects, pre-service and continuing teacher professional development, and integration of technology into the curriculum. This site has a great listing of national technology and content standards to review. There is also a large selection of rubrics to look over as you investigate assessment. For those interested in research be sure to check out the page reserved for reflective thought and planning. While on the site be sure to take a look at the exemplary projects along with the other great projects listed.

//STEM// //When first integrating PLTW curriculum at the middle school I now teach in, the idea of including all students was essential. Rather then placing it in the Industrial Tech Area, we formed a new block of time for all students. This ISB (Integrated Solutions Block) now serves all students, all three years, integrating the core curriculum with STEM, Technology, PBL, and 21st Century Skills.. Included in the STEM portion is a PLTW Gateway Curriculum integration, including all students. This decisions has allowed many students to experience and later pursue STEM careers that may not have had this opportunity or introduction. It also allows for all students achieves the top two goals stated above by the STEMed Caucus In the space below I have included resources that will assist in the integration of STEM for all students. I have even included some great STEM related programs that are open source and available for free. This also extends the experience to everyone since with the exception of the computer programs can be used at home with out cost.//


 * 1) PLTW - Project Lead The Way has an great collection of resources for middle and high school. While the high school programs are more structured the middle school programs allow for a lot of flexibility. While this is not a free program it can be written into a lot of grant situations and can be embedded into the curriculum for all.
 * 2) Scratch - What an awesome program from MIT! It can be incorporated across the curriculum and of course allows for that fine arts integration. It allows for the implementation of 21st Century Skills. You will find a vast amount of information with a mountain of additional resources at my Wiki under the Scratch Navigation Button. Best of all it is free and at that price it is a better bargain then programs that can cost into the hundreds!
 * 3) SketchUp - A great Google product allowing you to bring design and CAD into the curriculum for free. Many states, including Indiana, have a free contact even for the Pro Version. It is so much fun to see how it integrates into Google Earth. Imagine the implications for social studies and science integration.
 * 4) Google Earth - Another Google product that can be used to integrate math, science, and social studies together. It really gives kids an opportunity to travel the world, create with SketchUp and never leave home. Check out all the lessons in the educational portion!
 * 5) Claymation at Wichita - I am in the process of making a claymation site but while I do take a look at this site from Wichita. I am excited about claymation and what can be done to help kids learn at all age levels. This site provides links to types of resources regardless of platform. The awesome think about claymation is it really can be used to fuse curriculum together,
 * 6) GIS From ESRI - Another resource that will bring all the curriculum together, and almost fro free. I have included a link to a spot in this Wiki and will tell you how to order a book(s) for about $30. It will give you access to one year free software from ESRI, plus lessons that incorporate science, math, and social studies. Do a PBL project about your community and post it on-line and the software is free to your school for always! Check it out!
 * 7) White House Info - Want to learn more about STEM for Everyone and the White House perspective. Check out this press release along with related links and a video entitled, "Who Inspired You?"
 * 8) GPS Loaner Program - It is time to get kids outside and integrate the outdoors with STEM. Brings back my early days of outdoor education. I include this because it includes the opportunity for everyone to participate with GPS Devises because they are loaned out in class sets for free! Plus, check out all the resources on the site!
 * 9) Glogster - OK, I had to include a Web 2.o site that I think can apply across any curriculum. It is free and can be used for even a virtual Science Fair! Another chance for everyone and every curriculum! Great way to make STEM quite STEAMIE! I have included the educational link!
 * 10) Concord Consortium - I have included this because it contains resources that allow you to use everyones sceince probes with their software. I included this link to an article in this Wiki that better describes this free web site. You can even build your own probes! Great data collection, models, simulations across Science and Math for everyone!
 * 11) New Science Standards Draft - An article from Education Week focusing on new Science Standards Draft including emphasis on Technology and Engineering. A must read for those intent on facilitating STEM education for everyone. You may want to also check this update from NSTA.

AN EXAMPLE OF A WIKI (project) RUBRIC

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[|Lesson Plans]
Lesson Plans and Project Based Learning activities. 37 discussions

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