Idea+Bank


 * The Idea Bank For PBL **

Visit the below sites in order find projects that just might appeal to you. You can remix them, replicate them, copy them, or just use them to generate your own projects. Remember... it doesn't matter where you get your ideas! What matters is that you implement PBL and engage your students in learning that is based on curricular content, entrenched in the 21st century skills, and relevant to student learning! You will find that some links will bring you to complete PBL projects while others may give you ideas for a PBL unit or supply components and activities to include in your PBL activity. Enjoy the resources!

Basic cross curricular ideas.

BIE - The mother lode of ideas direct from the BUCK Institute which is perhaps the leader worldwide in Project Based Learning. West Virginia Product Plans - A great site with a wonderful template that covers all of the important areas needed for a PBL project. Learning Reviews PBL by Subject - Great ideas by curricular category. You will not walk away empty handed. Intel Education - This designing educational projects page covers math, social studies, science, and language arts. iEarn - Projects based on contemporary issue with a lean toward collaboration beyond your district, state, and country.communirt of high schools. High Tech High School - Seven projects that have been successful at this PBL based National Service Learning Clearing House - Hundreds of ideas. While not all maybe PBL... they could sure be remixed to have all the components! Exemplary Projects - While there are not a lot of projects... there are some cool ideas.

Math

Real Wold Math PBL - Small selection of projects based on math skills. Math Matter Geometry - Selection of 10 Geometry projects developed in Indiana and hosted by Indiana University. Math Matter Algebra 1 - Selection of about 20 Algebra 1 Projects from Math Matters at Indiana University designed for middle school. Math Matters Algebra 2 - Selection of over 20 Algebra 2 Projects from Math Matters at Indiana University designed for high school.

Science

My Science Box- At My Science Box you'll find complete, scaffolded lesson plans to teach a 4-6 week middle school science unit through activities, projects, and field trips. Cases Online - A collection of inquiry-based lessons to engage exploring the science behind real-world problems.Promotes, self-directed and life-long learners, critical thinkers and keen problem solvers. Cases are grounded in Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Investigative Case-Based Learning (ICBL), Physics Online - Check out the projects link for some ideas that just might start a project. Molecules Matters - provides PBL instruction and support for students and teachers with an emphasis on nanotechnology.

Engineering

Ciese- Dedicated to improving K-16 STEM education through the meaningful and effective integration of technology, CIESE fosters the use of research-based instructional methodologies and technologies to improve and pioneer novel technologies to explore and better understand their impact on improved education and society.

Language Arts

Envision Schoo- project exchange. Some great ideas to get started and laying a foundation for a possible PBL unit.

Social Studies

ePals - Wonderful site that has ongoing projects that facilitate collaboration across the world.