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Pbl Rock And Roll: Tectonics In Illinois, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Jan 2016

Pbl Rock And Roll: Tectonics In Illinois, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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This sample Problem Based Learning (PBL) unit focuses on creating earthquake friendly buildings and homes in response to the history of seismic activity in Illinois. Students explore concepts of engineering and tectonics. This unit is designed for educators who are learning to implement PBL into their classroom instruction.


Pbl Every Drop Counts: Improving The Health Of The Lake Michigan, Lindsey Herlehy, Nicole Ross Jan 2014

Pbl Every Drop Counts: Improving The Health Of The Lake Michigan, Lindsey Herlehy, Nicole Ross

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"Every Drop Counts" is a sample Problem Based Learning (PBL) lesson focused on improving the health of Lake Michigan waters and shoreline. This sample problem focuses on habitats, pollution, and properties of water.


Pbl Waste Not Want Not: Using Agricultural Plant Waste, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Jan 2013

Pbl Waste Not Want Not: Using Agricultural Plant Waste, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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This sample Problem Based Learning (PBL) lesson focuses on the best use for agricultural waste, using an apple orchard as the hypothetical problem. The unit is designed as a sample curriculum for educators learning the PBL process.