Direct to Discovery (D2D) Resources

List of resources on PBL

Nice selection of rubrics covering various types of activities.

Great selection of rubrics for PBL projects.

"These webpages will include 21st century proven projects, many including entry questions and activities, standards, rubrics, mapping of assignments, and formative/summative assessments divided into content areas. Also included is a Rubrics webpage with examples of a variety of rubrics to aid in assessments of student progress and production."

"CIESE sponsors and designs interdisciplinary projects that teachers throughout the world can use to enhance their curriculum through compelling use of the Internet. We focus on projects that utilize real time data available from the Internet, and collaborative projects that utilize the Internet's potential to reach peers and experts around the world."

Projects from teachers in STEM fields.

Nice collection of interdisciplinary resources, including simulations that could be used as a springboard for a project.

"Use the search tools to find resources, which teach core math and science standards, integrate calculator and computer-based technologies, and introduce 21st Century concepts in the areas of fractal geometry, nanotechnology, and engineering."

There is an iPad app that runs the simulations.

"The STAR program at MIT seeks to bridge the divide between scientific research and the classroom. Understanding and applying research methods in the classroom setting can be challenging due to time constraints and the need for advanced equipment and facilities. The multidisciplinary STAR team collaborates with faculty from MIT and other educational institutions to design software exploring core scientific research concepts. The goal of STAR is to develop innovative and intuitive teaching tools for classroom use. All of the STAR educational tools are freely available. To complement our educational software, the STAR website contains curriculum components/modules which can facilitate the use of STAR educational tools in a variety of educational settings. Students, teachers, and professors should feel welcome to download software and curriculum modules for their own use. We welcome your comments and feedback as you explore these educational tools. "