In this project students used three-dimensional geometry, calculus, physics, art, and woodworking skills to design, explain, and construct books, posters, chairs, and lamps people would actually want in their homes.
One of my concerns about PBL is the tendency to students learning on a surface level, instead of deep understanding. This blog response helps with that.
This project takes students through how Aboriginal art is made and linking it to representations of their chosen animals. They are required to make a "self-portrait" through an animal that reflects their personality.
Project based learning (PBL) is gaining advocates in Jewish education. The chart integrated in the article shows what good PBL needs from both the student and teacher perspective. It also includes pitfalls to avoid when creating a project.