Project+Based+Learning

**Project Based Learning** is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge. (BIE.org)


 * Sites to help you find PBL ideas:**
 * BIE.org – a wide array of PBL-related resources created by Buck Institute for Education.
 * [|Project Search] - From the Buck Institute - a database of PBL projects for elementary, middle and high school levels.
 * National Service Learning Clearing House - Hundreds of ideas. While not all may be PBL… they could sure be remixed to have all the components
 * Learning Reviews – 46 websites that offer free project based learning examples, ideas, lesson plans, design guidance, and templates.
 * High Tech High School - Seven projects that have been successful at this PBL based school.


 * Resources for PBL:**
 * [|Autodesk]  software for students and educators - Get free access to software used to make games, movies, buildings, and products. Autodesk is a world leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software for manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment.
 *  [|PBL Tools] - rubrics, checklists, task management charts, learning logs and other documents that will help your PBL planning and delivery.
 * Scratch  is a programming language that makes it easy to create interactive art, stories, simulations, and games – and share those creations online. media type="vimeo" key="65583694" height="313" width="500"