Project Based Learning PBL Design A School Mrs

Project Based Learning (PBL) “Design A School” Mrs. Rush and Mrs. Cano

Education costs money, but then so does ignorance. – Claude Moser, renowned British Statistician Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead, cultural anthropologist The Best way to predict your Future is to create it. – Abraham Lincoln Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves. – Ernest Dimnet, French clergyman

Premise You have been exposed different perspectives on the purpose of education. As a teacher, I believe it is important to respond to what you learn by reflecting on and apply the concepts or ideas outside of the classroom walls I invite you to what you have learned to now envision a school that might reflect your beliefs on the purpose of education. Together with your teammates, dream, discuss, research, and formally present a vision for a school that reflects your collective values and beliefs about education.

You Will: Work with a group to: ✖ Dream and discuss possibilities, strengths and weaknesses of current education, society and educational needs. ✖ Negotiate and write a mission statement, abstract, and research paper based on agreed upon values and purpose of education you would like to see in schools. ✖ Present your school model and paper to the class and possible parent/teacher committee ✖ Create a visual Power. Point, Prezi, Google Slides Presentation, or Powtoon to compliment your presentation Work individually on: ✖ Your research skills of finding, understanding, and synthesizing two to three credible sources for your element ✖ Your ability to develop and argue a claim over two-three coherent, logical paragraphs ✖ Oral presentation skills ✖ Ability to lead, follow, listen, and collaborate with other team mates

What’s Going On? The Premise: The local school board has 20 million dollars to spend on a brand new Middle/High School. They have contracted each of you to create a proposal that identifies the current problems in education and offers a unique school to address these issues. Written Proposal Presentation Your group will create a comprehensive written proposal to explain the unique aspects of your school. Each group will present their ideas using a digital presentation aid. Your proposal will provide ample scholarly research to support your claims. ● Power. Point ● Google Slides ● Prezi ● Powtoon ● Commercial ( ? ) The presentations will take place at a mock School Board meeting and voting from those in attendance will decide which school is awarded the startup money.

Making “Group Work” Work How to ensure a fair and productive team

Scores Individual Formative: ✖ Daily Tasks Brainstorm Research Questions Research Rough Drafts Summative: ✖ Individual Portion of the Written Proposal ✖ Individual Speaking Score for Presentation Group Summative: ✖ Group Visual

But… What if I don’t agree with my group?

But. . What if someone in my group doesn’t do their work?

Keys to Success 1. Pay attention in class 2. Use your time in class wisely 3. Complete tasks on time 4. Read directions carefully 5. Avoid Absences (Have a back-up plan in place)

Make sure you have a way to contact all members of your group. Group Number and Email Exchange

First steps Get into Groups Elect a Group Task Manager Begin to Brainstorm

Elect a Group Task Manager Open Google Classroom document, share with group members. You must click “Turn-In” on document before next block Group Members Open Google Classroom assignment. Click “x” on the document. Mark as Done. Open shared document. Move to classroom folder. Due Date/Time Agree on a date and time before next block to submit assignment

What’s Due? By Next Block: The Entire Group Brainstorm Document turned in by Task Manager on Google Classroom