Essential Elements
When should you introduce the project?
Beginning of the unit/topic
What is the major work of your grade band?
(K-2) Addition and subtraction, place value, problem solving (3-5) Multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions (6-8) Ratios and proportional relationships, early expressions and equations, linear algebra and linear functions
Where in Envisions can you find resources for problem based learning?
Solve and Share/Solve and Discuss it
Performance tasks
What was the skill addressed in our activity?
Unit rates
What is the "hook" of the project
The entry event
What is grade progression when looking at math concepts?
Understanding the concepts that come both before and after your grade level to better help the students
Where in Envisions can you find resources for project based learning?
Pick a Project (K-5)
STEM projects
What was the final product of our project?
A menu with minutes of exercise attached
Name 2 essential elements to project based learning.
Challenging question, sustained inquiry, authenticity, student choice, reflection, critique, public product.
Name 3 benefits of project based learning.
Collaboration, self-confidence, perseverance, critical thinking, problem solving, empowerment, curiosity, project management, creativity, dig deeper, etc.