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Buck Institute

Pbl Works: Pbl Essential Elements Checklist

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] The PBL Essential Elements Checklist can be used for a quick evaluation of a project's design, to see if it includes all the essential elements of rigorous, effective PBL. Use this tool before, during,...
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Buck Institute

Pbl Works: Project Design Rubric

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This rubric uses the 8 Essential Elements of PBL as criteria to evaluate projects. It describes three levels to assess the design of a project. Definitions and practical examples are used to clarify the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Activity: Logo Design Challenge

For Students 7th
From the San Francisco 49er's Museum Education Program that promotes STEAM projects related to football, students review the purpose of a logo and then create one of their own.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What Are Gears? What Do They Do?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students are introduced to an important engineering element- the gear. This prepares them to apply this knowledge in four associated activities in order to create successful solutions to design challenges that use LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT...
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PBS

Pbs: Life & Times of Frida Kahlo (Guides for Parents & Teachers)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of activities and lessons about Frida Kahlo designed to be used in conjunction with the PBS documentary about the artist ("The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo"), but each easily stands alone as well. Resources guide learners...