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Work That Matters: The Teacher’s Guide to Project-Based Learning eBookWork That Matters: The Teacher’s Guide to Project-Based Learning eBook
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Work That Matters: The Teacher’s Guide to Project-Based Learning

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Whether new to inquiry-based learning or experienced with its protocols, you'll find much to value in High Tech High's comprehensive guide to project-based learning. Designed for educators, the guide has everything instructors need to confidently embrace this dynamic approach to learning.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

service learning projects, research writing, guided inquiry

Additional Tags

classroom support

Instructional Ideas

  • Share the guide with colleagues as part of a professional development opportunity
  • Use the included projects to model the range of possible topics and to inspire class members to develop their own research questions

Classroom Considerations

  • The 58-page guide includes information about project-based learning protocols, model projects, and templates for worksheets and project rubrics

Pros

  • Color-coded icons make it easy to find what you're looking for
  • Includes sample project sheets and timelines

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.1.c SL.9-10.1.d SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.1.c SL.11-12.1.d SL.11-12.2

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