BUCK Institute Free Material

The BUCK Institute (BIE) is a world leader in Project Based Learning. Below you will find a direct link to the BIE site along with direct links to some often used and very useful hand outs. Besure to visit the BIE.org for great information on PBL and opportunities for professional development from this wonderful non-profit institute.

FreeBIEs- This is the link that will show you the entire mother lode of what BIE has to offer for free! All of the items plus so much more available at this BIE site. In fact you just might want to click at this FreeBIES Link and get the opportunities to see every worksheet.

8 Essentials For PBL Rubric - Download - Are you covering the eight essential elements the BIE stresses. Be sure to take a look at what these elements are and what they mean.

Project Overview Planning Sheet - Word - It is in the workbook and the start up kit. Here it is on-line for you to download and start planning.

Teaching and Learning Guide That Scaffolds knowledge and Skills - Word - There is a lot of scaffolding a teacher needs to do in order to insure success of all student. Be sure to download and use this document to plan a PBL unit that will meet all kids needs while make sure the content is covered and learned.

Project Calendar - Word - A great document that allows the user to begin with the end in mind. Download and start planning making sure that all deliverable are scheduled and listed to be sure your students stay on task.

Collaboration Rubric - A wonderful rubric that helps a teacher asses collaboration skills of the students in PBL.

Presentation Rubric - A rubric that can be used to assist teacher in assessing presentation skills of students in a PBL atmosphere.