Summer+09+Workshops

[|Google Form Introductions...]


 * Essential Question:**


 * "Begin with the End in Mind"
 * Broad
 * No one right answer
 * Connect to the present day!


 * Example Questions:**


 * 1) How did the Great Depression force the American government to redefine its role in the social welfare of its citizens and how has that role continued through the present day?
 * 2) How does the political system of today reflect the ideological and philosophical traditions inspired by the Framers of the U.S. Constitution?
 * 3) How does the criminal code of Pennsylvania reflect the U.S. Constitution and societal values?


 * Elements of PBL:**

NOT JUST ANOTHER PROJECT!!!
 * student-centered
 * teacher as facilitator
 * higher order thinking
 * differentiation
 * collaborative
 * real-world
 * authentic assessment
 * multiple possible outcomes
 * outside audience


 * Structure:**
 * 5Ps
 * Learning Contract [[file:Student Learning Contract.doc]]
 * Progress Meeting [[file:Progress Meeting.doc]]
 * Group Discussion [[file:Group Discussion.doc]]
 * You're Fired! [[file:You’re Fired.doc]]


 * Rubrics:**


 * Project Examples:**


 * Letter to a Congressional Representative or Senator
 * Online Competitions
 * Wiki with another School
 * Oral History
 * Museum Exhibits
 * Mock Trial
 * Documentary
 * Doors to Diplomacy

Collaboration Resources