On the Wikipedia website about PBL it says that teaching math using PBL is one of the controversial topics because math is a skill-based subject. As a math teacher I was impressed with the amount of resources out there for PBL and math.
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Tony Vincent's website with tips and examples of using PBL with handheld computers and devices. "Be inspired to bring project based learning into your classroom, learn strategies for creating effective driving questions, and see how an iOS handheld can play a role in the planning, research/investigation, and presentation of projects."
Three primers for project based learning: Crafting Questions That Drive Projects, Investigating Authentic Questions, and Creating Products to Show & Share Leanring.
High Tech High is a non-profit organization developing public schools in communities across California. This page showcases many of their PBL's, and is a great place to get some ideas.
High Tech High is a non-profit organization developing public schools in communities across California.
Many of their projects are posted at this website.
In January I had a chance to attend a conference with many teachers from High Tech High. I am planning to do a site visit when I go to San Diego in October.
I was very encouraged to find this website (lessonplanet.com) which lists over 60 lessons involving music with Project Based Learning. I will definitely check this site out more carefully in the near future.
Title How Does Physical Geography Influence Your Life? Project Idea: The physical geography of a location has a significant impact on the people living there. Entry Event: West Virginia governor Joe Manchin wants you to help create a series of vodcasts about West Virginia for a new website called "LearnWV."
I liked this website because it had a bank of several projects that covered a wide variety of topics. There aren't that many, but the ones that are on here are pretty detailed and come with a lot of resources.