Authentic Problem-Based Assignments by Sarah Freking https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3 Brainstorm a list of authentic problem-based assignments that you could use in your classroom to teach your subject standards. en-us 2017-01-23 20:02:34 UTC 2017-02-02 20:12:33 UTC hello@padlet.com HS Courtyard Areas sfreking https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/148858515 Design a plan for landscaping and maintaining the HS courtyard areas.]]> 2017-01-23 20:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/148858515 Wireless Internet Access sfreking https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/148858852 Design a plan for providing wireless internet access to students who don't have devices or Internet at home. ]]> 2017-01-23 20:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/148858852 Entertainment Center jgrimes7 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991160 Design an entertainment center that would fit in a small apartment.

]]> 2017-02-01 20:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991160 Singing for a wedding https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991303 Develop a plan for singing for a friend's wedding. This includes knowing the couple, performance venue, choosing the music, rehearsing with the accompanist, understanding the audio capabilities (mics, keyboard, etc.), etc.]]> 2017-02-01 21:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991303 Recruiting https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991429 Create a plan for performing for and recruiting young students for the music program]]> 2017-02-01 21:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991429 Recreation Center https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991637 Design a plan to develop a recreation center in Storm Lake.  ]]> 2017-02-01 21:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991637 Refugees/Immigrants https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991643 Develop a plan for how the U.S. should react to the refugee crisis in a way that protects national security and respects human rights.  Create a persuasive writing or presentation backed up with news events to persuade people to follow your idea.]]> 2017-02-01 21:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991643 Using the courtyard area (section off) as a way for students to research and create a dedication to someone from Storm Lake that has made in impact on our community, state or nation. Have this a class assignment every year. https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991673 2017-02-01 21:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991673 Applying for a job https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991852 How to properly apply for a job
-Finding job that fits your skills and interests
-job application
-resume/cover letter/portfolio]]> 2017-02-01 21:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991852 Have a class collaboratively design a new piece of legislation at the state/nation level and schedule a Video Chat w/ our congressman to propose the idea and get feedback from a government official. https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991888 2017-02-01 21:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991888 Develop a rec center for students and family in community tnepple https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991967 2017-02-01 21:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150991967 Compose https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992021 Compose a piece of music to be played at an event]]> 2017-02-01 21:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992021 Create a project that deals with raising awareness about mental illness (for students who may be struggling with mental illnesses in schools) https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992059 2017-02-01 21:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992059 Town Drainage Plan https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992167 Design and work with the city to plan for effective storm water management.]]> 2017-02-01 21:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992167 Create YouTube videos on proper lifts/exercises to help with techniques. also Anatomy class could do a cross curriculum assignments/Units with the PE departments. https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992234 2017-02-01 21:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992234 Health Resources https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992254 Have students work together to find many different types of health clinics and information students can use to benefit themselves and their families.

]]> 2017-02-01 21:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992254 Lesson Studio https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992287 -design a flyer
-where to build it
-who will teach at it
-will you teach?
-how much to charge
-building rental/cost]]> 2017-02-01 21:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992287 Electricity without wires jgrimes7 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992343 Design a plan that allows a transfer of energy movement to operate appliances without conductors between power source and appliance.

]]> 2017-02-01 21:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992343 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992378 Create a new hybrid of seed that can grow in non-traditional times in Iowa.  ]]> 2017-02-01 21:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992378 Perform for a nursing home https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992455 Make a plan for meaningful entertainment at a local nursing home. This could include researching music that the residents would know/love (research), rehearse, etc.]]> 2017-02-01 21:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992455 Job Search https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992482 Identify strong personal skills, interests and then narrow down which jobs are most appropriate]]> 2017-02-01 21:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992482 Instrument Cleaning Clinic checht https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992506 Plan and organize a clinic where HS students would teach younger students how to clean and care for their instrument.

]]> 2017-02-01 21:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992506 Refugee students could put together a video describing how they came and/or why they came to Storm Lake/United States. https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992696 2017-02-01 21:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992696 Habitat for Humanity https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992747 Work with Habitat for Humanity to get students involved improving their community and help less fortunate people out in the process.]]> 2017-02-01 21:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992747 Letter https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992759 Write a letter to a state or national representative arguing for music in the schools]]> 2017-02-01 21:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992759 Activity Packets https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992775 Create activity packets in foreign languages that could be used at the hospital or doctors offices]]> 2017-02-01 21:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992775 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992864 Write a letter to the editor ]]> 2017-02-01 21:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992864 Budgeting https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992872 Understand the cost of living and how to plan, prepare for, and follow a budget to live within their means]]> 2017-02-01 21:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992872 Design a plan to study abroad for one year, learn the language and be immerse in the culture. https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992883 2017-02-01 21:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992883 Make Changes to HS https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992897 Write persuasive speeches that address a change to the school environment or a school policy that make positive changes at SLHS. Present arguments to school board or publish in local papers. ]]> 2017-02-01 21:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992897 A Parade Entry https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992915 Design a parade float to promote an upcoming musical event.]]> 2017-02-01 21:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992915 Read a newspaper https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992951 2017-02-01 21:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992951 Financial Literacy https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992993 Provide tutorials that help students understand the vast vocabulary/programming available to them and their families as they navigate through college applications]]> 2017-02-01 21:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150992993 Short stories https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993018 Create a book of short stories and read them to the elementary students]]> 2017-02-01 21:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993018 Write job application essays https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993031 2017-02-01 21:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993031 Marching Band https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993057 Use drill writing software to write sets of drill for a band]]> 2017-02-01 21:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993057 Write your own musical https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993119 In a collaborative group, write a musical. Include the libretto and the music. End with a final performance.]]> 2017-02-01 21:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993119 Video https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993138 Create a video describing the life of a composer/performer to show to younger students

]]> 2017-02-01 21:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993138 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993197 Determine the fastest routes between cities in Iowa using distances and speed limits.]]> 2017-02-01 21:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993197 Peer mentoring https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993212 Understand personal and individual feelings and how to respond and support them in an effective manner]]> 2017-02-01 21:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993212 Design the ideal school atmosphere for student centered learning kshadlow https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993237

]]> 2017-02-01 21:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993237 Design a plan to help someone master a language. https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993245 2017-02-01 21:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993245 Research a current political issue https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993252 2017-02-01 21:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993252 Mariachi Band checht https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993354 Organize, fund raise for instruments and music; and start a mariachi band!

]]> 2017-02-01 21:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993354 Audition https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993371 Prepare a piece and interview questions for an audition. 1st chair, college, local symphony, etc]]> 2017-02-01 21:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993371 Flexible Television Screen jgrimes7 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993412 Design a flat screen that can be bent up to 33 degrees.... without breaking.

]]> 2017-02-01 21:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993412 Music Career https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993505 Choose a career in music and interview someone with that job. Write a newspaper article to report your findings.]]> 2017-02-01 21:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993505 Welcome to SLHS PSAs https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993565 Record video segments welcoming freshmen and/or new students to SLHS with great tips on how to make it through our school!

]]> 2017-02-01 21:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993565 Create a financial plan for your future. https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993737 2017-02-01 21:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993737 Write a personal narrative https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993740 2017-02-01 21:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993740 create a place for students to hang out after school/on the weekends. https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993742 2017-02-01 21:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993742 Art Displays Bruise_Wayne https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993745 Developing ways to display artwork outside of the auditorium. ]]> 2017-02-01 21:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993745 Write a children's book for the elementary school https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993778 2017-02-01 21:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993778 Sasquatch Language jgrimes7 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993801 Design an authentic language that can be used by Sasquatch and Mr. Grimes. ]]> 2017-02-01 21:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993801 Public Service Announcement ewhyte https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993845 Create a public relations campaign for a local public service announcement.]]> 2017-02-01 21:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993845 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993862 Students use the data showing recent seismic activity vs. past seismic activity in different areas to determine the probability of future seismic activity]]> 2017-02-01 21:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993862 College App Essay cgalvin3 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993895 Write a college application based on the requirements from the college you are actually applying to. This could also be used with scholarships.]]> 2017-02-01 21:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993895 create and informative video about what life is like as a refugee https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993923 2017-02-01 21:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993923 Design and paint a mural over a graffiti/vandalized area https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993983

]]> 2017-02-01 21:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150993983 Show novel comprehension by choosing from a number of options (make a trailer, write a report, write a picture book version, etc.) https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994033 2017-02-01 21:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994033 Domino Mixer jgrimes7 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994097 Design a game-table with a top that would scramble the dominoes after a game so that it would not have to be done by hand.]]> 2017-02-01 21:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994097 Elementary Bruise_Wayne https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994138 Have high school students work with elementary teachers to teach elementary students]]> 2017-02-01 21:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994138 Create a cross curricular between current events/ social studies and speech and create a news cast that we put on YouTube and people watch it every Monday. Lunch Menus, sporting events, music concerts, etc. Put it out on twitter and school facebook page. https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994179 2017-02-01 21:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994179 Plan for a daycare center for students finishing high school and college kshadlow https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994217 2017-02-01 21:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994217 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994606 Create a graphical representation showing the amount of work done out of school to the amount of work required to actually do. Compare that percentage to your exam grades. Make a correlation to your GPA]]> 2017-02-01 21:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994606 Math https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994710 Painted murals on the plain walls in the school.

Scale drawings!

]]> 2017-02-01 21:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994710 Community Supports https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994761 Create a plan to sustain the food pantry at the high school and make it more available to those in the community.]]> 2017-02-01 21:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994761 Reading Stories https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994769 Have students read to younger students in Spanish at the preschool or the public library.]]> 2017-02-01 21:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994769 Your goal is to persuade the Department of Transportation that a wildlife crossing across a major interstate is necessary for the genetic viability of a species. This crossover must allow medium and large mammals to move back and forth as they wish. You will need to determine an area in which you believe this wildlife crossing would be beneficial and explain in detail to which species and why. https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994889 2017-02-01 21:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994889 Do a cost analysis of dining out vs cooking https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994904 Have students figure out what it would cost to eat out for a week vs cooking at home and to do a price comparison.

]]> 2017-02-01 21:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994904 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994978 Design a rectangular basin that will hold a fountain for a park.  Given a maximum volume of water allowed and size requirements, find the possible dimensions of the fountain.
  ]]> 2017-02-01 21:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150994978 Bicycle Game Simulator jgrimes7 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150995014 Design a bicycle travel simulator that incorporates a stationary bike (or trainer), a 3 screen semi-surround TV screen (for full-effect of simulated motion), and sound system (unspecified). As you pedal, the screen would simulate motion of riding down the highway using photos from Google Earth.]]> 2017-02-01 21:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150995014 Read books to the Early Childhood kids https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150995125 2017-02-01 21:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150995125 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150995138 As part of the leadership team for a growing composites company, you will need to review the products produced by this manufacturing company. Choose one product produced and create a presentation demonstrating the value of carbon fiber for this product. You will need to educate them regarding the chemistry and development of carbon fiber. In your proposal, you will need to convey the properties of this material and how it will benefit the development and long-term use of this product for their customers.

]]> 2017-02-01 21:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150995138 Trainer shadow https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150995283 Follow an athletic trainer for a certain amount of time and write a summarize there findings]]> 2017-02-01 21:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150995283 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150995474 Create a prototype vehicle that has the ability to fly and float. Make sure to describe it buoyancy in water and its ability to create lift.]]> 2017-02-01 21:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150995474 Teach kids REAL accountability for jobs and college https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150995717 2017-02-01 21:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150995717 Senior gift https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150997068 Each departing Senior class brainstorms ideas of ways to volunteer their time/prepare a time capsule or message/video message to be remembered by/ leave their "mark"]]> 2017-02-01 21:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150997068 Have students help design skate ramps for a skate ramp. They have to figure out things like the length of the ramps, the slope of the ramps, etc. They would have to find what designs would work, what would not work. https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150997217 2017-02-01 21:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150997217 Transition Math dryan10 https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150998377 Find area of walls and be able to take demintions]]> 2017-02-01 21:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sfreking/4ajst1ulbei3/wish/150998377