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Problem Based Module: Automobile Travel
"Overview: In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that prob...
Problem Based Module: Tricky Travel Bans
"Overview: In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that prob...
Multiple Literacies In Project-based Learning
"Overview: Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning is a free, comprehensive OER curriculum developed by the George Lucas Education Foundation.Curricula is designed by grade level beginning in 3rd grade and covers t...
Inquiry Based Project: Privacy v. Security
"Overview: This Problem-Based Learning Assignment addresses the following questions: - When do Americans have the right to privacy? - Are there ever any circumstances where Americans should give up certain rights to...
Problem Based Module: Consent of the Governed: Voting in North Korea
"Overview: In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that prob...
The CUNY High School Equivalency Curriculum Framework
"Overview: The CUNY HSE Curriculum Framework provides direction, structure and materials for teaching math, science and social studies (integrated with reading and writing) in the new era of HSE instruction. The complete...
Catapults: controlled investigations
"Overview: This activity is a controlled investigation of a catapult system. Subject: Physics Level: Upper Primary Material Type: Activity/Lab Author: Ted Fraedrich Provider: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at...
Rift Valley Fever
"Overview: In this problem-based learning module, students focus on issues related to understanding the nature and transmission of the Rift Valley fever virus, a virus that causes the death of large numbers of livestock...
Teaching Local Economic Development Using Problem-Based Service Learning
"Overview: The course was a senior-level 3 credit seminar designed primarily for junior and senior economics majors and minors. This capstone-type course offered an opportunity for 18 students to learn about urban econom...
The Oil Game: Problem-based learning exercise in an Environmental Geology lecture-format class
"Overview: This is an active engagement exercise as a capstone exercise in a unit on energy in an Environmental Geology class of non-science majors combining a 'field-based' simulation and 'office-based' geological model...
Evaluating Statements About Probability
"Overview: This lesson unit addresses common misconceptions relating to probability of simple and compound events. The lesson will help you assess how well students understand concepts of: Equally likely events; randomne...
The Mystery Escape!
"Overview: “Breakout” or “Escape” rooms have become extremely popular for children and adults as an entertainment option to have fun and use teamwork to solve a puzzle in a designated amount of time. The Mystery Escape!...
Problem Based Module: Inventory Investments- How much inventory is enough?
"Overview: In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that prob...
Fifth Grade Elementary Science and Integrated Subjects-Earth & Space: Patterns in the Sky
"Overview: The Fifth Grade Elementary Framework for Science and Integrated Subjects,Earth and Space: Patterns in the Sky, uses the phenomena of perceived sun and moon movements that seem to move around the Earth to explo...
Problem Based Module: Relationship Between Poverty and Violence
"Overview: In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that prob...
Problem Based Module: Melting Ice
"Overview: In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that prob...
Problem Based Module: Automobile Travel
"Overview: In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that prob...
Using Your Schoolyard (for K-2 Educators)
"Overview: Incorporating your schoolyard into your classroom can be a powerful tool for making learning meaningful and engaging for your students. Local and relevant phenomena can engage your student’s prior understandin...
Problem Based Learning
"Overview: We designed this project to help Special Education students think about and experiment, and express what art means to them.There are no specific standards that we are going to use since they all will be differ...
Mathematical Modeling Basics
"Overview: How do populations grow? How do viruses spread? What is the trajectory of a glider? Many real-life problems can be described and solved by mathematical models. In this course, you will form a team with anot...