https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j How to use PBL in a 1st Grade Classroom en-us 2018-06-06 15:41:07 UTC 2018-06-06 16:35:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png rmhardy1 https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265910659 Project Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centered method that allows students to take an active role in solving a given problem centered around a question. PBL allows students to be the the driver's seat of their learning, and the teacher serves as a guide.]]> 2018-06-06 15:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265910659 rmhardy1 https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265912894 I would use PBL in 1st grade for our Unit Study. This subject touches on Science and Social Studies. One focus in our Unit Study in 1st grade is about animals and animal growth/change. ]]> 2018-06-06 15:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265912894 rmhardy1 https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265913613 The overall unit objectives would include the student being able to identify and describe the basic needs of an animal. The student would also need to create a life cycle of a given animal.]]> 2018-06-06 15:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265913613 rmhardy1 https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265915611 TLW investigate and research the needs of a given animal 

TLW create a presentation to describe a given animal's life cycle and needs in order to survive.]]> 2018-06-06 16:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265915611 rmhardy1 https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265915664 As PBL centers itself around a given question, I would choose a guiding question that would allow for choice, and spark student's interest. The guiding question would be:

If I had ____ as a pet, What would I need to know or need to have  in order to properly care for it?]]> 2018-06-06 16:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265915664 rmhardy1 https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265915932
Students would be allowed to create a presentation in whatever format they would like. I would have computers and iPads accessible for students to use. Different options for technology would be:
- Video tape their presentation
-Create a power point
-Animated Video
-Comic Strip
- ChatterPix (use a picture and record their audio so that the picture looks like it is talking)

]]> 2018-06-06 16:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265915932 rmhardy1 https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265916370 GLE 0107.3.1 Recognize that plants and animals are living things that grow and change over time. ]]> 2018-06-06 16:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265916370 rmhardy1 https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265917113 Center for Educational Technologies (n.d.). In the Classroom: Problem-Based learning. Retrieved from: http://www.cotf.edu/earthinfo/classroom/teachers/FTtopic1.html

]]> 2018-06-06 16:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265917113 rmhardy1 https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265919565 The students would be given time to research their animal. I would have my students working in small groups (2-4). I would act as a guide or coach, and provide them with some guiding statements to ensure they obtain all necessary information. 

Procedures:
- Students pick an animal
-Gather information through research (guiding statements would be: What do they eat? Where do they live? What do they like to do? How long do they live (Life Cycle)? etc.)
-Record Research on given graphic organizer
-Create Presentation ]]> 2018-06-06 16:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265919565 rmhardy1 https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265920903 I think that Project Based Learning is a great way to fully immerse students in the targeted information. Students are able to take an active role in their learning and it also allows for choice and strong engagement. ]]> 2018-06-06 16:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rmhardy1/6lkgugw8p94j/wish/265920903