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Are you looking at incorporating project-based learning (PBL) in your classroom? Here are five great resources from Edutopia. The main article shares a story about "a high school devoted to teaching every subject to every student through project-based learning ." 

Perhaps you might ask why use PBL? "From the moment a project is introduced, students are responsible for figuring out what they need to know and for doing the legwork to find the information, analyze it, and present it. Teachers are there every step of the way to guide students through the process and to provide workshops to help clarify any concepts."

In addition to this story you may also access the following resources:

* A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective PBL

* Research-Based PBL Strategies

* Resources and Strategies for PBL Start to Finish

*Video: One Project Start to Finish

An amazing collection of resources in one location!

...an extended process of inquiry in response to a complex question, problem, or challenge. While allowing for some degree of student "voice and choice," rigorous projects are carefully planned, managed, and assessed to help students learn key academic content, practice 21st Century Skills (such as collaboration, communication & critical thinking), and create high-quality, authentic products & presentations.