Full Description
Written for busy teachers with realistic challenges in mind, this interactive, visually accessible guide introduces a clear and efficient process for planning enriching project-based learning units.
Contents
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Letter to Elementary Teachers
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1: The What and Why of PBL
An Overview of Project-Based Learning
PrBL vs. PBL
Why PBL?
What Is HQPBL?
But They Aren't Ready!
Chapter 2: The Role of the Teacher in PBL
Chapter 3: Project Brainstorming
Where to Look for Ideas
Collaborative Brainstorming
PBL Brainstorming Planning Form
Chapter 4: Planning PBL for Your Year
Big Picture and Big Ideas
Make Content Connections
Pacing Your Project
Identify a Real Connection
Is There Enough Juice for the Squeeze?
Chapter 5: Planning With the End in Mind
Enduring Understandings
Driving Questions
Final Products
Voice and Choice
Culminating Experience
Chapter 6: Benchmarking Your Project
What Is Benchmarking?
Deliverables
Chapter 7: Assessment
Best Practices in Assessment Apply to PBL
How to Build Your Project Rubric
Planning for Formative Assessment
Student Engagement in PBL Assessment
Chapter 8: Planning Daily Learning in PBL
Create Your Project Calendar
Managing the Project
Daily Schedule
Chapter 9: Launching Your Project
The Hook
Knows/Need to Knows
Project Guidelines
Project Groups
Home Communication
Chapter 10: Next Steps
1. Prototype Your Project
2. Seek Out Collegial Feedback
3. Plan for Exhibiting Student Work
4. Collect Community Connections
5. Scaling and Sustaining HQPBL
Appendix A: Complete Project Plans
Grade 1
Grade 5
Appendix B: Blank Project Planning Forms
References
Index
