Table of Contents
eResources
Meet the Author
Foreword by Suzie Boss
Introduction
Project Based Learning, the Common Core, and the 4Cs
Experts Weigh In
A Teacher’s Maker Movement
How to Create Your Own PBL UNIT Focusing on Math or Science
How This Book is Different Than Other PBL Books
PART I: PBL Lessons
THE GENIUS UNIT: A unit based on informational reading and scientific lab reports
Facts
Overview
Step-by-Step Lessons
Tip on How to Assess Writing Quickly #1
Student Exemplars
INVENTION UNIT: A unit based on inventing solutions to common, everyday problems using persuasive pitch writing, crowdsourcing, 3D printing, and digital commercial production
Facts
Overview
Step-by-Step Lessons
Tip on How to Assess Writing Quickly #2
Student Exemplars
GALAPAGOS UNIT – A unit committed to funding a mission to save the endangered and unique species of the Galapagos Islands based on student research, role-playing, writing an executive summary of recommendations, and an oral pitch to the "board" of a major institute.
Facts
Overview
Step-by-Step Lessons
Tip on How to Assess Writing Quickly #3
Student Exemplars
THE THEME PARK UNIT: A unit based on the engineering of building a theme park focused on mathematical trial-and-error and various thematic reading genres
Facts
Overview
Step-by-Step Lessons
Tip on How to Assess Writing Quickly #4
Student Exemplars
THE TEACH THEM TO BE TEACHERS UNIT: A unit based on the highest level of communication of all…the ability to teach
Facts
Overview
Step-by-Step Lessons
Tip on How to Assess Writing Quickly #5
Student Exemplars
PART II – Mix and Match Lessons
Cornell Notes
QRF (Question-Response Format)
Norms for Video Conferencing
How to Conduct an Interview
Writing with Numeracy Lesson
The Problem Statement
Collaboration Constitution Assignment
Tips on How to Reach Consensus
Oral Presentation Rubric
Understanding Infographics Lesson
Break-Even Analysis
How to Comment on a Blog
Cover Letter Outline
Executive Summary Outline
Oral Conference Feedback Sheet
Google Advanced Search
Six Steps of Being an Internet Detective
Internet Literacy: Verifying the Evidence Lesson
Developing a Student-Created Assessment
Oral Presentation Timing Sheet
How to Annotate Text
Tips for Choosing a Book
Visual Presentation (PowerPoint) Guidelines
Norms for Backchanneling and Using Twitter