Project-Based Learning (PBL)

High school students can participate in hands-on, relevant projects that provide effective solutions to problems in their community.

Very young students can benefit from project-based learning, as these detailed steps for a project conducted by preschool students demonstrate.

Knowing their work will be shown to a public audience is a powerful and positive motivation for students to produce great work.

Positioning AI as a mentor or simulator of real-world scenarios can promote student inquiry and aid project-based learning.

Articulating what good teamwork looks like takes planning, reflection, and respect for student choice.

When students have a say in the assessment of their work, they find more enjoyment in demonstrating their knowledge.

Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.

Reflecting on learning and student voice and choice are core elements of project-based learning, and they’re also key to differentiation.

Teachers in any subject can have students use storytelling techniques to demonstrate learning, and these story generation strategies can help them get started.

A new study shows that when implemented well, AP courses built around project-based learning can raise test scores for all students, including those in traditionally underserved demographics.

Building confidence to try PBL can be tough—here are some ways to integrate projects with the essential elements of core instruction.

Project-based learning can cultivate collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking across the grades.

The idea of bringing PBL into your classroom can be both intriguing and overwhelming, but there are many tips and resources to help you get started.

As you consider the following project possibilities, ask yourself: Would this project help my students meet important learning goals? Would my students find it engaging?