Sixth grade students became statisticians as they collaborated with small groups of …
Sixth grade students became statisticians as they collaborated with small groups of peers to spill the “t” on their fellow peers. The “t” is another term used for “the truth.” Students developed and implemented their own statistical survey questions to get the “t.” They later graphed and analyzed the data in many different formats.
In August 2008, the "Mountain Weather Workshop: Bridging the Gap Between Research …
In August 2008, the "Mountain Weather Workshop: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Forecasting" was held in Whistler, BC, Canada. It was sponsored by the American Meteorological Society, UCAR/COMET, and the Meteorological Service of Canada. The workshop brought together researchers, faculty, students, and operational forecasters. Its primary goals were to help provide a better understanding of the state of the science of mountain meteorology from both a research and an operational perspective, and to discuss ways of improving interaction between the research and forecasting communities. The workshop consisted of lectures by distinguished speakers covering numerous topics related to weather in complex terrain. This webcast collection contains recordings of the presentations from the workshop.
This is a PBL project that had students design and present to …
This is a PBL project that had students design and present to a panel of local experts a set of possible rides for a proposed amusement park as a way for them to master and apply the concepts of rotational motion. It was specifically designed to help students increase their depth of knowledge of angular kinematics, force, energy, and momentum. The project required students to design and then describe in detail one or more amusement park rides that would be the basis of authentically demonstrating their depth of knowledge for these topics. Note that the project was designed and delivered per the North Carolina honors Physics curriculum and it can be customized to meet your own specific curriculum needs and resources.
This is a PBL lesson where students explore the Physics behind motion …
This is a PBL lesson where students explore the Physics behind motion of objects. Students will collaborate and come up with a video showing the difference between distance and displacement, speed and velocity and acceleration.
In this problem-based learning module, students will 'dig' for fossils in a …
In this problem-based learning module, students will 'dig' for fossils in a digital environment, using the advanced graphing techniques of line-of-best-fit and piecewise functions to look for different kinds of trends in the health of the history of the earth. They will apply this information to their knowledge of the laws of superposition and index fossils to form a complete analysis in the historical health as well as to predict where we are going in the future.
In this problem-based learning module, students will be asked to brainstorm ideas …
In this problem-based learning module, students will be asked to brainstorm ideas and think innovatively both independently and collaboratively in addressing a real-world problem that is relevant to their daily lives and health. Are students aware of their calorie intake and how it affects their overall health? Students will investigate the calories consumed in a typical day and how much physical activity is needed to stay healthy and fit. Students/teams will be encouraged to use the internet for research purposes in their design phase. Students will utilize various online platforms to design an infographic that can be shared with relevant individuals in the community and others in the school building
Each group will create a culture box which will include an informational …
Each group will create a culture box which will include an informational text created by the class and based on their research on their chosen country. The culture boxes will be presented to the public. The culture boxes will be set up in each first grade classroom. The school community, parents and other community members will be invited to tour the classrooms to learn about the different cultures in each classroom. After this event, the culture boxes will be displayed in a prominent area (display cases, media center, etc.) to highlight our celebration of the diverse cultures.
This article provides an overview of using rubrics as a method of …
This article provides an overview of using rubrics as a method of assessment and discusses technological tools that facilitate the creation of rubrics.
North Carolina experienced major flooding in 2018 due to Hurricane Florence. As …
North Carolina experienced major flooding in 2018 due to Hurricane Florence. As a result there has been a huge increase in the amount and size of mosquitoes in our state. Mosquitoes are known for carrying diseases like Zika, Malaria, and West Nile. We must do something to help our community. Bats can be an answer to this problem. A single bat can eat up to 1,200 mosquito sized insects every hour and each bat can usually eat up to 6,000 to 8,000 insects per night. To help alleviate a massive amount of mosquitoes in our community we will build bat boxes and share them with our community.
Students work collaboratively to design a plan or device to clean up …
Students work collaboratively to design a plan or device to clean up the oceans. Students will individually write 2 short essays on topics of their choice while making a mock schedule to implement their plan/device. They will research a government official to explain their plan/device. Finally, they will create a video to explain the cause, solution, and how the process will be carried out.
First grade students will work in small group settings to discover how …
First grade students will work in small group settings to discover how to become an architectural engineer. They will research and demonstrate their knowledge of bridge designs through STEM and drawings. Finally developing a strong infrastructure that will collaboratively fit onto a created setting. Allowing them to present a model of their findings.
This problem-based learning module is designed to master the Ohio Learning standard …
This problem-based learning module is designed to master the Ohio Learning standard of Science in Earth and Space Science number 2, Cycles and Patterns of Earth and the Moon. Thermal-energy transfers in the ocean and the atmosphere contribute to the formation of currents, which influence global climate patterns. Students will be exploring the various factors affecting the climate patterns we experience due to thermal energy. Students will work independently as well as with a partner. The final product is expected to be presented to their peers and teachers. This blended module includes teacher-led instruction, student-led stations, real world data analysis and technology integrated investigations.
Using third grade Michigan Science Standards students will learn about force and …
Using third grade Michigan Science Standards students will learn about force and motion then design, describe, and create an arcade game for others to play. Since this is a PBL, many ELA content standards are also included.
This is a remix of Caine's Arcade PBL, orginially authored by Val Capel, …
This is a remix of Caine's Arcade PBL, orginially authored by Val Capel, Katie Johnson, and Michele Randle. The original work was aligned to Michigan State Standards and housed in Google Drive, which made it difficult to remix on this platform.This version has been aligned to North Carolina State Standards and was created on this platform for easy remixing by others.
In this problem-based learning module, students will use their knowledge of the …
In this problem-based learning module, students will use their knowledge of the ancient Roman Empire and will work to analyze critical theories historians agree contributed to the fall of Rome. Students will then work to compare the problems faced by the Romans with problems citizens of the United States still largely face today. Through this investigation, students should recognize how modern technology, government agencies, laws and resources help to solve societal problems that could have once destroyed an empire. With this new understanding, students should work to present a solution to a major problem that plagued the Roman Empire during the years leading up to its collapse.
The Problem You are wealthy individual who wishes to give some of …
The Problem You are wealthy individual who wishes to give some of your money to a worthy charity. How will you decide on which charity to give your donation, and how do you expect your money to be spent?
Students will review a list of charitable organizations and then decide which charity is the best fit for donations.
EXTENDED PRODUCT (Optional): Groups will form Fundraising Teams for a charity (the groups will choose the charity). It is the job of the Fundraising Team to present to potential donors and convince them to donate to the charity. Groups prepare a presentations that gives an overview of the charity and explains how donor funds are spent within the charitable organization. The potential donors (i.e. the rest of the class or real potential donors) can ask questions to make sure that their money is going to be spent wisely.
A Project Based Learning Outline for Citizenship and Martin Luther King Jr. …
A Project Based Learning Outline for Citizenship and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To be used with Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd Grade, as fitted with standards.
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