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Project Template for Letter to Parents PrintablesProject Template for Letter to Parents Printables
Publisher
Buck Institute for Education
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6th - 12th
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Classroom Support
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Duration
45 mins
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Project Template for Letter to Parents

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What better way to elicit the support of parents and guardians in project-based learning than with a letter directed to them that details the project, the activities involved, and suggestions for how they can support their learner. The template for the letter is customizable to fit any PBL situation.

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pbl, project based learning, classroom support

Instructional Ideas

  • Consider including in the letter links to the Buck Institute materials on project-based learning for those parents interested in learning more about this approach, reading testimonials, and examining research results

Classroom Considerations

  • The beauty of this template is that it can be customized to fit the exact needs of a particular classroom and a particular project

Pros

  • A great way to inform parents and guardians about project-based learning and involve them in the process

Cons

  • None

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Organizer

My Thoughts About the Project

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Involve project-based learners in the evaluation process by asking them to reflect on the process. Individuals identify their role the in the project, what they learned, what they enjoyed most, and what they would have done...
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Website

Project Based Learning

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Project-Based Learning Pitfalls

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Buck Institute for Education:project Based Learning

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[Free Registration/Login Required] PBL-online is a helpful website for educators with training, planning and an exhaustive library of project based learning projects. Credits can be earned through select classes offered.
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Organizer

Project Management Log: Team Tasks

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