PBL

2. Teaching method in which
students..
 Gain knowledge
 Skills
 Work together to investigate
and respond to a complex
question, challenge, or
problem
 Critical Thinking

3. Promotes…
 Questions
 In-Depth Inquiry
 Voice
 Choice/Decision making
 Critique & Revision
 Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

4.  Builds 21st Century competencies such
as: problem solving
 critical thinking
 collaboration & communication
 creativity/innovation
All of which are valuable

5.  3rd Grade Science Class
 Students will explore various ecosystems to see if animals are
safe and protected in their natural habitats. Then they will
determine any possible threats to our local wildlife. Students
will then develop solutions to possible problems. Through
multimedia experiences they will then relate their findings to
panel of experts.
› View the video, Elementary Adventures: Habitats of the
World
(http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm).
Discuss with the class the various ecosystems that are
shown in the video including: animals, habitats,
vegetation, and location of each ecosystem shown.

6.  Student selects and uses appropriate
software, other technologies, and grade
level appropriate search engines to
locate and acquire information from
electronic resources (e.g., interactive
books, multi-media encyclopedias,
Internet sites). Student evaluates
information found for content and
usefulness.

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