"Education is not an affair of 'telling' and being told, but an active and constructive process" -John Dewey

Elements of PBL:

• Significant Content​: Using the subject or certain concepts, students gain knowledge and skills

• 21st Century Competencies:  Students learn qualities necessary for today's workforce. These include, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. 

• In-Depth Inquiry: A rigorous process involving asking questions, using resources, and developing answers.

• Driving Question: An open-ended question that students can understand and that captures their attention.

• Need To Know: In order to answer the Driving Question, students must see the need to research, understand, and be interested in the topic at hand. 

• Voice and Choice: Students are allowed to make choices about their projects, how they work, and how they use their time. This is teacher guided.

• Critique and Revision: Students can give/recieve feedback on the quality of their work from their classmates or their teacher. This allows them to create the best project possible.

• Public Audience: The student(s) present their project in front of an audience.