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The document provides a list of websites that support project-based learning. It includes over 15 websites with descriptions and links to resources for project ideas, templates, rubrics and student samples. The document also includes additional sections on project-based learning and STEAM as well as related blogs and project examples.

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Project Based Weblinks

The document provides a list of websites that support project-based learning. It includes over 15 websites with descriptions and links to resources for project ideas, templates, rubrics and student samples. The document also includes additional sections on project-based learning and STEAM as well as related blogs and project examples.

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Websites that Support Project-Based Learning


Compiled by Jay McTighe

I have compiled the following collection of websites in support of


curriculum and assessment design using the Understanding by Design (UbD)®
framework. Please e-mail me ([email protected]) if you discover
outdated links as well as other useful sites that you find so that I can add to this
list.

* The Buck Institute is the leading organization in North America for Project-
based Learning. Their website contains many valuable resources.
http://bie.org/

* The Center for High Quality Student Work offers a searchable database of
interdisciplinary projects
http://modelsofexcellence.eleducation.org/projects

* Defined STEM has developed 100+ performance tasks/projects and associated


rubrics based on various career areas. The tasks use the GRASPS format from
UbD to establish an authentic scenario. A unique feature is the inclusion of a
motivating video that shows “real world” applications of knowledge to set up the
task. While the title suggests that the tasks fall into the STEM arena, there are
tasks in English/Language Arts and History/Social Studies as well.
http://www.definedstem.com
Use Access Code # STEMACCESS
You will be prompted to create your own user name and password.

* Examples of authentic projects with rubrics and student samples developed at


High Tech High School in San Diego, CA
http://www.hightechhigh.org/schools/HTH/
http://www.hightechhigh.org/projects/

* Galileo offers resources for Inquiry and Project-Based Learning, including a


Rubric for judging inquiry-based projects
http://galileo.org/
http://galileo.org/rubric.pdf

* Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) – Funded by the Gates Foundation, the


LDC has developed a set of task templates and instructional modules linked to
the Common Core E/LA Standards. The templates support the integration of the
E/LA Standards with content from Science, Social Studies and Technical
subjects and can be used to generate and structure project ideas.
http://ldc.org/
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* Performance assessment tasks with accompanying rubrics in History,


Geography, Civics and Economics for elementary, middle and high school levels
developed by the Washington DOE. Click on The Assessments then the Level.
http://www.k12.wa.us/SocialStudies/Assessments/default.aspx

* TUVA LABS offers a variety of data-related projects and analysis tools.


Requires a free sign up to access the resources.
https://tuvalabs.com/

* The Maryland Dept. of Education offers project-based assessments for high


school students in Biology, Algebra, Government, and English.
http://hsaexam.org/resources/pubs.html

* Global Challenges Project uses the United Nations Global Challenges set as the
basis for authentic projects in West Windsor Township Schools (NJ).
http://markwise8.wix.com/globalchallenge
http://millennium-project.org/millennium/challeng.html

* Voter’s Guide – Students in an AP Government Course created a Voter’s Guide to


inform the community about the 2016 presidential candidates.
http://voterguide.ml

* MIT Design Lab offers authentic design projects for high school and college levels.
http://d-lab.mit.edu/courses

Project-Based Learning and STEAM

PBL and STEAM Education: Discover how combining the pedagogical


model of PBL with the rich content area of STEAM can be a winning
combination.

PBL Meets the Next Gen Science Standards: Read about the new
engineering focus of the Next Generation Science Standards and how design
challenges may align to the standards as a key component of science,
technology, engineering, art, and mathematics education.

Creativity, Candy, and Commerce: Find out how middle school students
brought curiosity and passion to their STEAM learning through the design,
manufacture, and marketing of their own signature chocolate bars.

From Modern Farm to Sustainable Table: Teaching STEM and


Humanities with Authenticity: Discover how one school uses an interdisciplinary
PBL program to address content in biology, mathematics, social studies, and
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language arts; ninth graders conduct on-site sustainability studies, design


hydroponic gardens, grow food, and engage in an Iron Chef cook-off.

Students Juxtapose Art and Science to Learn About the Deadliest


Cancer: Find out how students at High Tech High Charter School use art and
science with the context of project-based learning to learn about melanomas and
increase melanoma awareness.

Related Links:
20 Years Project-Portfolio – High Tech Middle Chula Vista in San Diego, CA
8th graders at High Tech Middle School in San Diego, California each created a
portfolio that presented himself or herself twenty years in the future.

• Senior Presentations - MNTHS seniors give culminating presentations after


year-long projects See http://modelsofexcellence.eleducation.org/resources/20-
years-project-illuminating-standards-video
• PBL Presentations podcast - 11 MNTHS teachers and students discuss PBL
presentations
• Manor New Technology HS YouTube channel
• Manor New Technology Website
• Another Awesome Week - weekly blog about Manor New Tech High School

Using social media to fund a school project in Ghana


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zachary-hayes-/6th-graders-flex-their-
so_b_3195908.html

The Global Efficient Cookstove Education Project – building low-cost stoves


http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/teams/view/373 and

http://www.schoolleadership20.com/forum/topics/stove-project-sparks-global-
youthaction?utm_source=May+5%2C+2013&utm_campaign=May+5+2013&utm
_medium=email

PBL BLOGS
Project-based Teaching
http://bie.org/blog/the_importance_of_project_based_teaching

Presentations in PBL
http://www.p21.org/news-events/p21blog/1841-stand-and-deliver-the-role-of-
presentations-in-project-based-learning

http://www.p21.org/news-events/p21blog/1840

Using Technology in PBL


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http://www.p21.org/news-events/p21blog/1832

John Hattie’s Meta-Analyses and PBL


http://www.edutopia.org/blog/hattie-effect-whats-essential-effective-pbl-suzie-
boss

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