Start with the Pyramid: Real-World Issues Motivate Students

Advocacy, basic explanation and examples of project-based learning.

Tags: edutopia | project based learning | problem based learning | authentic | k-12 | technology integration

Project-Based Learning: An Overview

An overview of project-based learning from George Lucas' Edutopia.

Tags: edutopia | project based learning | problem based learning | videos

IERN Collaboration Center

A listing of over 200+ projects and potential partners from around the globe.

Tags: project based learning | problem based learning | collaboration | international

Scratch

Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web.

Tags: programming | project based learning | games | serious games | problem based learning | MIT

Science Educators Hit the Classroom To Learn New Ways of Teaching

An article describing cases and tenets of problem based learning.

Tags: problem based learning | science | learning theory | instructional model

Inquiry-based learning

Wikipedia's entry on inquiry-based learning.

Tags: inquiry | instructional design | instructional model | strategy | learning theory | problem based learning

The Futures Channel Movies and Activities Deliver Hands-On, Real World Math and Science Lessons To Your Classroom.

Tags: delicious: imported | delicious: video | delicious: science | delicious: technology

Welcome to Our Courts!

Former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is helping launch a civic curriculum targeted at middle schoolers.

Tags: social studies | civics | middle school | curriculum | problem based learning