"Please see the (link) New York Says Thank You and The 9/12 Generation Project Hurricane Sandy School Penny Drive! WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR SCHOOL PARTICIPATE! We are looking for a huge push through the next 30 days as a second round of storms are on the way this week!!
We will have updates on NY and NJ schools latter this week at www.912generationproject.org and on our Facebook page! Over the next 30-60 days we will also have a more detailed needs assessment completed with projects that meet specific needs but at this time the 912GP Hurricane Sandy Penny Drive is the quickest way to provide fuel, lumber, cleaning supplies, and meals, etc. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. We look forward to working with you and your youth! Remember to send us your stories and your goals and we will keep you updated on the recovery!!
Best,
Lori
Lori Sullivan
The 9/12 Generation Project*Project Manager/ Educator
New York Says Thank You Foundation
lori@newyorksaysthankyou.org"
Description from the site: "Most of us are aware of the issues of pollution and global warming. But what can we do about it? Participation in this project will not only help you figure out what your contribution has been to these issues, it will also help you figure out what you can do about them and how you can help others figure out what they can do, and so on."
I chose this particular project because it relates to a project my J2 kids are doing now. They have chosen issues like global warming or domestic violence and are researching and using media to educate their peers. They are writing editorials and using Facebook and creating Web sites. They are VERY into it. This is a similar thing with a built-in audience.
A potential pitfall is that it might be somewhat limited. It's not a very long project and might be better as part of something bigger.
Lay the groundwork. Inform community members about the benefits of PBL. Use your district website or Facebook page to explain how projects prepare students for college and careers. Look for opportunities to have students talk about their projects with the media.
Recruit content-area experts. Inquiry is at the heart of PBL, and that means students are constantly asking questions. They often need to consult with content-area experts as part of their investigations. Recruit community members to share their expertise, and think broadly about the different experts you may want to enlist.
Recruit community clients. Give community members a close-up look at PBL by recruiting them as project clients.
Offer students as problem-solvers. Encourage community members to share problems or issues that would benefit from student problem solving
Open your doors. Invite community members to take part in PBL events, such as end-of-project celebrations and exhibitions of learning. Solicit their feedback as audience members. Chances are, they’ll come away with a new appreciate for how much students learn through PBL.