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Build thinking skills with project-based learning Project-based learning (PBL) engages students in deep thinking while connecting their learning in the classroom to the world around them.

For this installment of Schools That Work, we chose Manor New Technology High School, a public high school that is part of the New Tech Network of schools. Located just outside of Austin in Manor, Texas, it is an entirely project-based learning school that has consistently achieved outstanding results since opening. We followed a project there for three weeks to find out what makes their model so effective.

Quick five minute or less videos that break down the process of Project Based Learning

Do you want to engage your students in Project Based Learning (PBL)? Maybe you are asking yourself what is PBL really? Am I doing it right? Well, first of all, the most important thing to understand is that PBL is a construct made up by human beings and so there are lots of variations! And you are entitled to construct your own version, too, within some parameters. My suggestion is to study many of the great resources that are available to you and then create your own working definition and effective PBL practice. (I've included some of my favourite resources below.)

PBL- technology video for K-1 instruction

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Free Podsafe music

A variety of engaging hands-on lessons and ideas.

PBL STEM lesson plans flights, diving, fleets and oceanography/ meteorology covering physics, physiology, density, buoyancy etc