The Problem Tree Exercise: Teaching Students to See Beyond the Surface How many of us have been at the start of a PBL unit, right after introducing the driving question—designed to explore a complex
Culture, Language, and Mathematics Part of the beauty of the human experience is how people communicate with one another. Everyone has quirks in their choice of
Project Based Learning in Early Childhood: Engaging Families and Community Young children’s natural curiosity and playful nature present a beautiful opportunity for teachers to embrace the wonders of
4 Reasons We Appreciate PBL Principals! As we celebrate National Principals Month, it’s the perfect time to recognize school leaders' vital role in making Project Based
The Absent Protocol: A Collaborative Approach to Catching Up in a PBL Classroom One afternoon, I received an email from Tahleez, a student in my 10th-grade chemistry class who had been absent for a few days
Centering Students’ Funds of Knowledge in Mathematics After spending over 10 years in math and computer science education, with work spanning across four continents, I've seen
From School Resource Officer to Educator: How One Adult Can Make a Difference As the back-to-school season approaches, I find myself reflecting on the profound impact we have as educators, especially when we
Designing a PBL-Friendly Classroom: The Power of Environment in Learning and Belonging A PBL-friendly classroom fosters joy and critical thinking for students engaged in projects. The classroom transforms into a
Celebrating the 2024 PBL World Champions and John Larmer “JL” Lifelong Learning Award Recipients At PBLWorks, we are passionate about sharing inspiring stories of how Project Based Learning makes a difference. Each year at PBL
The Intersection of Our Place Stories and Place-Based Learning “We are surrounded by places. We walk over and through them. We live in places, relate to others in them, die in them. Nothing we