Everything you need to know to lead effective and engaging project-based learning!
This timely and practical book shows how to implement academically-rich classroom projects that teach the all-important skill of inquiry. Teachers will find:
A research-driven case for project-based learning, supported by current findings on brain development and connections with Common Core standards Numerous sample projects for every K-12 grade level Strategies for integrating project-based learning within all main subject areas, across disciplines, and with current technology and social media Ideas for involving the community through student field research, special guests, and showcasing student work

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Thinking through projects : guiding deeper inquiry through project-based learning

Krauss, Jane, Boss, Suzie

Jane Krauss; Suzie Boss

Jane I. Krauss

SAGE Publications, Incorporated

SAGE Publications Inc; Corwin

Corwin ; SAGE [distributor

Sage Publications Inc., Thousand Oaks, Calif, 2013

United States, United States of America

Thousand Oaks, Calif., London, 2013

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Everything you need to know to lead effective and engaging project-based learning!Are you eager to try out project-based learning, but don′t know where to start? How do you ensure that classroom projects help students develop critical thinking skills and meet rigorous standards? Find the answers in this step-by-step guide, written by authors who are both experienced teachers and project-based learning experts. Thinking Through Projects shows you how to create a more interactive classroom environment where students engage, learn, and achieve. Teachers will findA reader-friendly overview of project-based learning that includes current findings on brain development and connections with Common Core standardsNumerous how-to′s and sample projects for every K-12 grade level Strategies for integrating project learning into all main subject areas, across disciplines, and with current technology and social mediaWays to involve the community through student field research, special guests, and ideas for showcasing student workWhether you are new to project-based learning or ready to strengthen your existing classroom projects, you′ll find a full suite of strategies and tools in this essential book.'Ensuring that students take the lead in critical thinking and problem solving is the key to success. This book provides educators with the tools to get students ready for real-world learning and collaboration.'—Tania E. Dymkowski, Instructional Support K-8Hays CISD, Kyle, TX'A well-written, engaging book that makes even a master PBL teacher rethink her ideas. A must for all!'—Lisa Parisi, TeacherDenton Avenue Elementary School, New Hyde Park, NY

Everything you need to know to lead effective and engaging project-based learning! Are you eager to try out project-based learning, but don't know where to start? How do you ensure that classroom projects help students develop critical thinking skills and meet rigorous standards? Find the answers in this step-by-step guide, written by authors who are both experienced teachers and project-based learning experts. Thinking Through Projects shows you how to create a more interactive classroom environment where students engage, learn, and achieve. Teachers will find: A reader-friendly overview of project-based learning that includes current findings on brain development and connections with Common Core standards, Numerous how-to's and sample projects for every K-12 grade level, Strategies for integrating project learning into all main subject areas, across disciplines, and with current technology and social media and Ways to involve the community through student field research, special guests, and ideas for showcasing student work. Whether you are new to project-based learning or ready to strengthen your existing classroom projects, you'll find a full suite of strategies and tools in this essential book

THINKING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING-FRONT COVER 1
THINKING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING 2
CONTENTS 6
PREFACE 8
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 16
ABOUT THE AUTHORS 18
SECTION ONE: INQUIRY: THE ENGINE OF DEEP LEARNING 20
CHAPTER 1: THE WHYS AND HOWS OF PBL 22
CHAPTER 2: THE INQUIRING HUMAN ANIMAL 32
CHAPTER 3: MAKING THE WORLD SAFE FOR THINKING 44
CHAPTER 4: THE THINKING-OUT-LOUD-AND-IN-VIEW CLASSROOM 56
CHAPTER 5: DESIGNING RICH LEARNING EXPERIENCES 72
SECTION TWO: TAKING A PAGE FROM THE EXPERTS 84
CHAPTER 6: THINKING ACROSS DISCIPLINES 86
CHAPTER 7: LANGUAGE ARTS 92
CHAPTER 8: SOCIAL STUDIES 106
CHAPTER 9: SCIENCE 120
CHAPTER 10: MATH 138
CHAPTER 11: THE PROJECT SPIRAL 164
APPENDIX A: PROJECT LIBRARY 170
APPENDIX B: DISCUSSION GUIDE 192
APPENDIX C: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDE 198
APPENDIX D: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING RESOURCES 202
REFERENCES 206
INDEX 212

**__Everything you need to know to lead effective and engaging project-based learning!__**
This timely and practical book shows how to implement academically-rich classroom projects that teach the all-important skill of inquiry. Teachers will find:
* A research-driven case for project-based learning, supported by current findings on brain development and connections with Common Core standards
* Numerous sample projects for every K-12 grade level
* Strategies for integrating project-based learning within all main subject areas, across disciplines, and with current technology and social media
* Ideas for involving the community through student field research, special guests, and showcasing student work

Whether new to project-based learning or ready to strengthen existing classroom projects, teachers will find a full suite of strategies and tools in this essential book.

2017-01-26