PBL in the Community

The author started her PBL by collecting articles about environmental issues in the community. Students decided to investigate soil, water and plants in a neighboring park. From their read... See More

The author started her PBL by collecting articles about environmental issues in the community. Students decided to investigate soil, water and plants in a neighboring park. From their reading and initial investigations of the park, these high school students decided to investigate PCB’s in the park. What makes this article helpful are the steps this author has provided for effective community based projects.

Problem Based Learning in Your Community

This article is how a high school teacher combined a desire to get students interested in science, developing thinking skills and addressing state and national standards through an effective... See More

This article is how a high school teacher combined a desire to get students interested in science, developing thinking skills and addressing state and national standards through an effective community-based project. The author provides a comprehensive chart that states and explains seven key points to consider when developing a problem-based activity. This article is excellent if you are considering PBL and the chart will help you realize all that you have to do.