Project-Based Learning
Project Based Learning 2016-2017
Project Based Learning is an approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges. Active and engaged learning, students are inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they’re studying. Learn more at www.bie.org.
Kindergarten
- Theme - Nonfiction - Teacher choice/student driven
- Theme - Social Studies - Teacher choice/student driven
- TIme Frame - 1 in Winter, 1 in Spring
First Grade
- Theme - Insects, Align with non-fiction writing/reading
- Theme - Flat Stanley or Community Helpers
- Time Frame - Spring, April/May
Second Grade
- Theme - Communities
- Theme - Country (Virtual Trip)
- TIme Frame - October to Greenfield Village, Country Study - November/December
Third Grade
- Theme - Michigan Natural Resource Conservation
- Time Frame - In September spark kids interest, fall gather ideas, January - Independent study and April present
Fourth Grade
- Theme - United States, My Country 'Tis of Thee...
- First project - Informational Text - research and present on a structure in United States with electricity/lighting
- Second project - Persuasive Writing - Chesapeake Bay, POV, and Authentic audience
- TIme - To Be Determined
Fifth Grade
- Theme - It’s a small world/Be nice to everybody
- Explorer Ships - wind powered, treasures
- Native People - Asia, Africa, Americas - Native, Aztec, Incans
- Maps - Destinations, purposes
- Costumed explorers present to queen, research explorer
