Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning (also known as PBL), is an approach that connects inquiry, solving real-world problems and meaningful hands-on experiences. This is a perfect opportunity to integrate the arts! But be careful - there's more to this than just fun projects. In this comprehensive area, you'll find everything you need to connect PBL and the arts with integrity. Want to learn more? Try our Project Based Learning in the Arts online class in our Accelerator membership and build a PBL lesson while getting 25 PD hours.
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Assessment
A New and Streamlined Way to Assess
Project based learning has many benefits. To assess students work can be less time consuming & more successful when you base your rubric on targeted skills.
Classroom Management
Escape Room for Educators
Try something new as a staff and discover the fun in escape room team building!
Educator PD
Endangered Species Infographic PBL Lesson
In this Endangered Species Infographic PBL Lesson, I will outline how, as a school community, we can make a difference and bring awareness.
Educator PD
STEAM Design Challenge: Kinetic Wind Sculptures
Kinetic Wind Sculptures are not only fun to make, they are perfect for providing a STEAM design challenge for school campuses and classrooms!
Curriculum
Measurement, Data, and Infographics with Growth Creatures: STEAM Unit
Infographics with growth creatures are a perfect way to integrate the arts with math and science to take instruction to a deeper level.
Educator PD
Engagement Vs. Compliance
There's a difference between engagement vs. compliance when it comes to student behavior.
Educator PD
99 Essential Questions for Driving Inquiry through the Arts
Need some essential questions examples for your classroom?
Educator PD
Week 15: The Major and Minor of Music
Moving on to Week 15, where we discuss the fundamentals, or the majors and minors of music unit.
Educator PD
Driving Questions for Arts-Based Inquiry: Connecting
We move on in our series to the next item in the National Core Arts Standards, connecting.
Curriculum
Area and Perimeter Street Art: The Process
Need a fun activity to teach your students about area and perimeter?
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