DE_CoreComponents

= __**PBL Core Components:**__ =
 * //How can I infuse digital components into my Project Based Science Lessons?//

//**Instructional Strategies**//
//**from Model Lesson**//
 * I know, I see, I wonder....
 * Visual vocabulary (interactive glossary)
 * Start & stop video for guided questioning & notetaking
 * Explorations (whole group or centers)
 * Interactive video as a way to "explain" information
 * Post guiding question / know need to know on wall of classroom

//**PBL: a Review**//
Step 1: Define the project Step 2: Identify curriculum standards Step 3: Identify key skills the students will learn, but only identify those you will be assessing. Step 4: Plan the assessment:
 * Begin with the end in mind – a theme
 * Know what you want the students to accomplish.
 * What is the Driving Question they are going to answer
 * Define the products to be assessed throughout the project.
 * What is expected of the students at what point. (Early, during, end).
 * State the criteria for assessment. (rubrics, exemplars)



//**Crafting the Driving Question**//

 * Address the essence of what you want to teach
 * Concept based
 * Require rigorous thinking
 * Are open ended
 * Generate personalized interest
 * Reflect the REAL WORLD of students

Driving Question Analysis Activity: REGION 4 Driving Question Analysis Activity: REGION 5 Cool tools shared for math: >
 * https://docs.google.com/View?id=dc94gsbp_93dnpj4zcd
 * http://www.thefutureschannel.com/

//**Unit Evaluation Checklist:**//

 * Word Doc: [[file:PBL Project Analysis Checklist-FINAL.docx]]
 * PDF: [[file:PBL Project Analysis Checklist.pdf]]

Sample Assignment: http://assignments.discoveryeducation.com QE78E-44F4