DISCOVERThis initial stage of the project has a number of essential steps to ensure students are fully aware of the project requirements, can identify their own prior knowledge, as well as what they need to know, and to establish team protocols and roles.
Essential first steps of the project: 1. Hook lesson/project launch 2. Handing out Project Outline 3. Identifying what students know and need to know using a KWL table 4. Collaboratively creating a class project calendar 5. Establishing team protocols, roles and responsibilities The remaining lessons for this stage are devoted to student-directed inquiry, complemented by teacher-led learning experiences where required. 21st Century skills to assess at this stage of a PBL project: - Critical Thinking - Collaboration Below are some resources to help you and your students with the 'discover' stage of a PBL project.
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