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1 online resource |
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An eye on education book |
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Eye on Education book
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| Contents |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Meet the Author; Foreword; Introduction; Project Based Learning, the Common Core, and the 4Cs; Experts Weigh In; The Relationship between PBL and Teaching Writing; How to Create Your Own PBL Unit Focusing on ELA and/or History; How This Book Is Different from Other PBL Books; Part I: PBL Units; 1 The Superhero Unit: A unit based on superhero science, science-fiction narratives, and advocacy writing, culminating in an issues-based presentation to the "United Nations"; Overview; Step-by-Step Lessons; ELA First Quarter Checklist: Narrative |
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ELA Second Quarter Checklist: AdvocacyStudent Exemplars; 2 The Living Museum Unit: A unit based on role-play, historical perspectives, and informational writing culminating in a student-created living museum; Overview; Step-by-Step Lessons; Student Exemplars; 3 The Movie Critic Unit: A unit based on literary analysis, biography, and film appreciation culminating in a persuasive argument and student-taught lesson; Overview; Step-by-Step Lessons; Student Exemplars |
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4 The Career Quest Unit: A unit based on persuasive cover letters, developing resumes, interview skills, culminating in a school-wide Career Day eventOverview; Step-by-Step Lessons; Student Exemplars; 5 The Grit and Motivation Unit: A unit based on vital academic life skills and persuasive letter writing; Overview; Step-by-Step Lessons; Student Exemplars; 6 The Teach Them to Be Teachers Unit: A unit based on the highest level of communication of all ... the ability to teach; Overview; Step-by-Step Lessons; Student Exemplars; Part II: Mix And Match Lessons; Bulwer-Lytton Contest Assignment |
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Hooks for Essays or How to Get a Reader's AttentionNarrative Outline; Character Traits Chart; Google Advanced Search; Six Steps of Being an Internet Detective; How to Write a Newspaper Article; The Problem Statement; Writing with Numeracy Lesson; Collaboration Constitution Assignment; Online Ethics and Copyright Activity; Understanding Infographics Lesson; Executive Summary Outline; Norms for Backchanneling and Using Twitter; Internet Literacy: Verifying the Evidence Lesson; Cornell Notes; Literary Analysis Outline; Oral Presentation Rubric; Cover Letter Outline; How to Conduct an Interview |
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QRF (Question-Response Format)Oral Conference Feedback Sheet; Norms for Video Conferencing; Developing a Student-Created Assessment; How to Annotate Text; Visual Presentation (PowerPoint) Guidelines; Advocacy/Argument Outline; References |
| Summary |
Are you interested in using Project Based Learning to revamp your lessons, but aren't sure how to get started? In DIY Project Based Learning in ELA and History, award-winning teacher and Edutopia blogger Heather Wolpert-Gawron makes it fun and easy! Project Based Learning encourages students and teachers alike to abandon their dusty textbooks, and instead embrace a form of curriculum design focused on student engagement, innovation, and creative problem-solving. A leading name in this field, Heather Wolpert-Gawron shares some of her most popular units for ELA and Social Studies in this excitin |
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Includes bibliographical references |
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Project method in teaching.
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Language arts (Middle school)
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Active learning.
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History -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
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Problem-Based Learning
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EDUCATION -- Experimental Methods.
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EDUCATION -- Teaching Methods & Materials -- General.
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Active learning
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History -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
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Language arts (Middle school)
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Project method in teaching
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dissertations.
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Academic theses
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Academic theses.
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Thèses et écrits académiques.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317486381 |
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1317486382 |
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9781315709581 |
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1315709589 |
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9781317486367 |
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1317486366 |
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9781317486374 |
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1317486374 |
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