A Culminating Project Week
3/23/2019
Project-based learning (PBL) challenges students to identify and examine real problems, then work together to address and solve those problems by mobilizing resources. Importantly, every aspect of the project involves students in real work—work that is a reflection of the range of expertise required to solve issues in the world outside of school. While project-based learning can use any type of problem as its basis, the result typically answers a driving question. PBL projects allow students to have a meaningful voice, and be instrumental in a process with real results. It also gives students opportunities to source and interact with a variety of local experts, incorporating all those soft skills such as communication, flexibility, responsibility, dependability, collaboration, communication, and the list goes on. Driving Questions answered this last week: How can we create an entertaining musical that will involve all 3rd through 8th grade students? Students worked with Ms. Katie on the idea for the musical, the songs, and personalized character development. This project had been in the works since last year! How can we create a capstone 8th grade auction project that people will want to buy? Students first decided what type of project they wanted to do. Once they narrowed down the type, they had to work on the design. Together, with the help of Alaskan artist Laura Walter, students learned how to cut glass and shape their design. How can we honor Tabitha on her last day of work? Upon discovering that Tabitha would be leaving us, Middle School students designed and organized a meaningful farewell presentation for a person who has touched all of our lives. Comments are closed.
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Sarah Mariner
Ms. Mariner earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science from Colorado State University, and was awarded a teaching certificate through the University of Alaska, Southeast. Her varied background includes being an environmental education field instructor in Massachusetts, Colorado, and Baja, Mexico. She also served two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Dominican Republic. Archives
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