Table of Contents
Introduction 11
Chapter 1 Project-Based Learning Basics 13
Elements Of Project-Based Learning 14
Chapter 2 Customizing and Planning 16
Customizing Project Ideas 16
Differentiation 20
Technology 22
Planning 23
Chapter 3 Science and Stem 32
1 Animal Habitats 33
2 Save The Bees! 35
3 Weather-Related Hazards 37
4 Climate Change 39
5 The Night Sky 41
6 Journey Around Our Solar System 43
7 Bring the Solar System to Life 45
8 School Garden 47
9 Urban Garden 49
10 Energy Conservation 51
11 Earthquake! 53
12 It's Alive! 55
13 Butterfly Garden 57
14 The Rock Cycle 59
15 Travel The World: Biomes 61
16 Matterchef 63
17 Special Delivery 65
18 Spread of Disease 67
19 Our Class Aquarium 69
20 Mars Colony 71
21 Class Pet 73
22 Keeping Toddlers Safe 75
23 Class Science Channel 77
24 Tools for Clean Water 79
25 Playground Improvement 81
Chapter 4 Math And Financial Literacy 83
26 Design A Math Game 84
27 Pitch a Product 86
28 Product Packaging 88
29 Flexible Seating 90
30 Start a Business 92
31 Family Road Trip! 95
32 Kid-Friendly Menus 97
33 Family Cookbook 99
34 Personal Budgeting 101
35 Dream Home 103
36 Accessible Water Park 106
37 Travel Abroad 109
38 Dinner Party 112
39 Bake Sale 115
40 Class Field Trip 117
41 Photography Exhibit 119
42 Geometry Art Exhibit 121
43 Organize a Concert 123
44 Plan a Dog Park 125
45 The Great Outdoors 127
46 Origami Creations 129
47 Plan a Birthday Party 131
48 Water Conservation 133
49 Healthy Student Lunches 136
50 Saving For College 139
Chapter 5 English Language Arts 141
51 Children's Books 142
52 Author Study 144
53 Growth Mindset 146
54 Classroom Library 148
55 Support a Cause 150
56 School Play 152
57 Modernize a Fairy Tale 154
58 Family Tree 157
59 Op-Eds 159
60 Young Journalists 161
61 Poetry Slam 164
62 Candy Bar Marketing 166
63 Memoirs 168
64 Party Planner 170
65 Folktales Around the World 172
66 Colorful Calendars 174
67 Game Night 176
68 Internet Safety 178
69 Movie Adaptation 180
70 Spelling Bee 182
71 Local Leader 184
72 Be the Change 186
73 College Application 188
74 Let's Publish! (Digital) 190
75 Let's Publish! (Print) 192
Chapter 6 Social Studies 194
76 Create a bill 195
77 School Map 197
78 Present-Day Explorers 199
79 The Oregon Trail 201
80 Museum Exhibit: Civil War Technology 203
81 Build a Statue 205
82 Museum Exhibit: Life In Ancient Rome 207
83 Design the Next $20 Bill 209
84 State Flags 211
85 Postcard Exchange 213
86 Artifact Dig 215
87 Ultimate Road Trip 218
88 Establish a Colony 220
89 The Mummy 222
90 Documenting Immigration 224
91 Native American Art Exhibit 226
92 Classroom Government 228
93 Stories From September 11 230
94 Living History: The Presidents 232
95 State Quilt Fundraiser 234
96 Our Ideal Community 237
97 Virtual Museum 240
98 Resources For Students With Disabilities 243
99 Does History Repeat Itself? 245
100 Breaking News 247
Chapter 7 Project Wrap-Up 249
Ending The Project 250
Formal Presentations 251
Assessment 251
Final Thoughts 255
Appendix 256
Common Issues 256
Resources 259
Acknowledgments 262
About The Author 263
