POGIL (https://pogil.org/)

-oriented towards student collaboration

-short (half a class period) to long (multi-day) inquiry-based activities

-often include mini-labs and problem sets that allow for student discovery

-good alternative for teaching specific content without telling

Links to Free Pogil Activities:

https://pogil.org/resources/curriculum-materials/classroom-activities

http://www.instruction.greenriver.edu/kmarr/POGIL%20STUFF%20TO%20SHARE/Resources%20to%20Share.htm

Many POGIL activities can be found by doing a Google Search of a topic or activity followed by the word "POGIL"

Interdisciplinary Problem and Project Based Learning Activities  

http://www.mrsoshouse.com/pbl/pblin.html

Developing Scientific Literacy

https://docs.google.com/a/triton.k12.in.us/document/d/1_x1cGOTMeHDo2AKaMldibphjFC6YNbbSw-S08ISQPbA/edit

Important Video Resource 

http://www.ted.com/

• Great Up-to-Date Science Articles on www.livescience.com
• http://www.livescience.com/topics/nanotechnology/

Project Based Learning Handbook: A Guide to Standards-Focused Project Based Learning for Middle and High School Teachers  by Thom Markam, John Larmar, Jason Ravitz (Spiral-Bound - Kathy Daniels owns this book)

http://bie.org/objects/cat/books

Listed are 10 different books

The following are helpful EXPERTS in the area of PBL:

Peg Eartmer

Sarah Schlosser

Any teacher that you know that has done a PBL unite - they will have helpful suggestions. Use them!! (I use the teacher across the hall all the time!!! - Kathy D)

The following are helpful websites when planning a PBL unite:

http://naf.org/files/PBL_Guide.pdf

What Is Project-Based Learning?


When to Use Project-Based Learning

Conditions that Support Project-Based Learning

Research Supporting Project-Based Learning

PBL Examples and Links
Project Design


The Six A’s of Project-Based Learning

Authenticity 

Academic Rigor

Adult Connections

Active Exploration 

Applied Learning

Assessment Practices

Project Delivery

http://learnpbl.weebly.com/pbl-ideas.html

project ideas for science, math, english, and math

by subject and then pick the topic  -  on the side it has tabs for project information, tools, and resources.

Example:    Is the dominant trait the more prevalent trait?

Anatomy/Physiology Cases online (free to register) AWESOME

http://www.teachthought.com/learning/a-better-list-of-ideas-for-project-based-learning/

6 Posts To Get Started With Project-Based Learning

1.The Difference Between Projects & Project-Based Learning

2.5 Types Of Project-Based Learning

3.11 Tools For Better Project-Based Learning

4.4 Keys To Designing A Project-Based Learning Classroom

5.23 Ways To Use The iPad In The 21st Century PBL Classroom

6.12 Timeless Project-Based Learning Resources

Huge list of ideas…but not an actual project

http://www.edutopia.org/stw-project-based-learning-best-practices-resources-lesson-plans

documents to help you get started (Will will go more in depth with these)

http://bie.org

Everything!!!!!!!

Has it’s own resources link.  Included are:

Blogs

Books

Article

Rubric

Planning Forms

Student Handout

Research

Curriculum

Grouping strategies  

(http://www.kean.edu/~fosborne/E3230/E3230-04bLearningStyles.htm)

Reflection Strategies

http://bie.org/object/document/pbl_essential_elements_checklist

2) PBL Design Overview from BIE: A great way to organize all your thinking for the PBL on one sheet.

http://bie.org/object/document/project_design_overview_and_student_learning_guide

3) PBL Design Overview from Edutopia: Another example of an overview including reminders for

http://www.edutopia.org/pdfs/stw/edutopia-stw-manor-pbl-bestpractices-mobley-projectform-blankform.pdf

1) PBL day-to-day calendar from BIE.

http://bie.org/object/document/project_calendar

2) PBL Calendar from edutopia: Another day-to-day calendar to help map out the entire PBL.

http://www.edutopia.org/pdfs/stw/edutopia-stw-manor-pbl-bestpractices-calendar-blankform.pdf

1) Michael Gorman is an expert in PBL and has a blog. Here is a wonderful list of free resources that he recommends using.

http://21centuryedtech.wordpress.com/2010/01/16/free-project-based-learning-resources-that-will-place-students-at-the-center-of-learning/

2) Finally, Edutopia makes it easy covering all the planning processes for PBL.

http://www.edutopia.org/stw-project-based-learning-best-practices-resources-lesson-plans

http://www.nnin.org/education-training/k-12-teachers/nanotechnology-curriculum-materials

Replace the post-it note with tools like 

Padlet (www.padlet.com)

and

Today's Meet https://todaysmeet.com/littleplanning

Today, we will be using Padlet as our presentation noun, and today's meet as a noun for receiving your questions.

During our presentation, we will give you the opportunity to ask questions using today's meet. We will have the link open on one of our computers and attempt to answer your questions as we proceed. We hope this will make the presentation smoother as we will receive immediate feedback as we present various topics to you.