DIY Project Based Learning for Math and Science (Hardcover)

eResources Meet the Author Foreword by Suzie Boss Introduction Project Based Learning, the Common Core, and the 4Cs Experts Weigh In A Teacher’s Maker Movement How to Create Your Own PBL UNIT Focusing on Math or Science How This Book is Different Than Other PBL Books PART I: PBL Lessons THE GENIUS UNIT: A unit based on informational reading and scientific lab reports Facts Overview Step-by-Step Lessons Tip on How to Assess Writing Quickly #1 Student Exemplars INVENTION UNIT: A unit based on inventing solutions to common, everyday problems using persuasive pitch writing, crowdsourcing, 3D printing, and digital commercial production Facts Overview Step-by-Step Lessons Tip on How to Assess Writing Quickly #2 Student Exemplars GALAPAGOS UNIT ? A unit committed to funding a mission to save the endangered and unique species of the Galapagos Islands based on student research, role-playing, writing an executive summary of recommendations, and an oral pitch to the "board" of a major institute. Facts Overview Step-by-Step Lessons Tip on How to Assess Writing Quickly #3 Student Exemplars 　 THE THEME PARK UNIT: A unit based on the engineering of building a theme park focused on mathematical trial-and-error and various thematic reading genres Facts Overview Step-by-Step Lessons Tip on How to Assess Writing Quickly #4 Student Exemplars 　 THE TEACH THEM TO BE TEACHERS UNIT: A unit based on the highest level of communication of all…the ability to teach Facts Overview Step-by-Step Lessons Tip on How to Assess Writing Quickly #5 Student Exemplars PART II ? Mix and Match Lessons Cornell Notes QRF (Question-Response Format) Norms for Video Conferencing How to Conduct an Interview Writing with Numeracy Lesson The Problem Statement Collaboration Constitution Assignment Tips on How to Reach Consensus Oral Presentation Rubric Understanding Infographics Lesson Break-Even Analysis How to Comment on a Blog Cover Letter Outline Executive Summary Outline Oral Conference Feedback Sheet Google Advanced Search Six Steps of Being an Internet Detective Internet Literacy: Verifying the Evidence Lesson Developing a Student-Created Assessment Oral Presentation Timing Sheet How to Annotate Text Tips for Choosing a Book Visual Presentation (PowerPoint) Guidelines Norms for Backchanneling and Using Twitter