PBL Resources
Buck Institute for Education
BIE is considered the place for Project-Based Learning – They have multiple free resources for teachers that only require joining their site (it is free)
- - Lists some projects developed by BIE and its partners
- - An online project planner
Edutopia – Project-Based Learning
A comprehensive website and online community that increases knowledge, sharing, and adoption of what works in K-12 education. We emphasize core strategies: project-based learning, comprehensive assessment, integrated studies, social and emotional learning, educational leadership and teacher development, and technology integration.
- Includes resources for getting started with PBL
Expeditionary Learning
Offers innovative curriculum, teacher-created resources, and model of professional coaching and support anchored by a vision of student success that joins academic achievement, character, and high-quality work.
- Lists curriculum tied to Common Core for ELA, Math, & Science
Teach21
The Project-Based Learning designs on this website were created by West Virginia teachers who worked with the WVDE Office of Instruction through participation in the Teacher Leadership Institute, the Secondary PBL project, content-specific professional development in mathematics, and the Model Schools and Classrooms project.
- Collection of Instructional guides of all projects that have been developed by WV teachers
High Tech High
High Tech High began in 2000 as a single charter high school launched by a coalition of San Diego business leaders and educators. It has evolved into an integrated network of schools spanning grades K-12, housing a comprehensive teacher certification program and a new, innovative Graduate School of Education.
- - Lists their projects
The Project Approach
This Web site, managed by well-known educator and author Sylvia Chard, welcomes anyone interested in the Project Approach, whether a novice or experienced teacher, an administrator implementing change, or an individual interested simply in the well-being of children. It offers a number of resources and tools relating to the Project Approach,
- Lists project examples
Microsoft’s – 21st Century Learning Design
Students around the world need advanced skills to succeed in the globalized, knowledge based world of today. 21st Century Learning Design, or 21CLD, professional development helps teachers redesign their existing lessons and learning activities to build students’ 21st century skills.
- Searchable database of learning activities (not all PBL) – Good place for finding a challenging Problem/Question
Learning Resources
Contains 350 educational websites for teachers offer free lesson plans, professional development, forums, and administrative tools to elementary, middle and high school teachers. They include project-based learning - PBL - plans, classroom management ideas, assessment techniques, collaboration forums, gradebooks, grants, and web-based professional development.
- PBL Lessons on the site
Association for Experiential Education
The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) exists to connect a global community of educators and practitioners and expand their capacity to enrich lives through Experiential Education.