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This project could easily be adapted to become more than it is. This project integrates written and oral language skills along with math to help students understand what makes a business successful. Kids are interested in making money, so why not let them come up with a business idea?

This project was one of several similar projects that gave me an idea for the PBL that I want to develop.

Another timely article about Project Based Learning. I wish I had run across this before last weeks discussion addressing criticism.

Title Job Today - Gone Tomorrow! Project Idea: Entry Event: Students will begin a discussion with the following question: What happens if you go to the dentist to get a tooth filled one day, but find that there is no drilling involved?Now, there is a new way to take care of this procedure but what is it?This is the problem.Students will brainstorm jobs that may "change" in the future and how the jobs will change.The problem is to design this "new job" of the future.

Project Idea: Your catering company is bidding on a job to plan a birthday party for a 13-year old.Given a budget of $250, you will submit a party proposal for 30 guests that includes a budget spreadsheet, written description of party and events, menu, map of room, and an oral presentation.

21st Century Fluency Project - the Committed Sardine Blog Here are some great ideas to move you forward in Project Based Learning by the staff of TeachThought

One of the project ideas I came across on the BIE website. The exploration of biomes works well with our ecosystems unit.

This "How-To Tips and Tools" article by Sara Lev struck me because it demonstrates how PBL can fit any age, even four- and five-year-olds. Her point was that the "driving question" can come from listening to the students and helping them formulate what they want to do in their terms.

This article succinctly points out why PBL can be so difficult to initiate into a school system. The author notes that our educational systems reward obedience over innovation. Worth thinking about how that can be changed.

Discusses the steps to allow for more opportunities for students.

Students can use these to collaborate within and between groups on their ideas for the mural. They can also add links to various murals they find inspiring and write about why that is. They can also work together using Google Docs to create a presentation of their idea for school administrators when they are ready for that step.

Good ideas to consider