

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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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.


Try something new as a staff and discover the fun in escape room team building!

In this Endangered Species Infographic PBL Lesson, I will outline how, as a school community, we can make a difference and bring awareness.

Kinetic Wind Sculptures are not only fun to make, they are perfect for providing a STEAM design challenge for school campuses and classrooms!

Infographics with growth creatures are a perfect way to integrate the arts with math and science to take instruction to a deeper level.

There's a difference between engagement vs. compliance when it comes to student behavior.

Need some essential questions examples for your classroom?

Moving on to Week 15, where we discuss the fundamentals, or the majors and minors of music unit.

We move on in our series to the next item in the National Core Arts Standards, connecting.

Need a fun activity to teach your students about area and perimeter?
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