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Creating The Next Generation Of Innovators, Britta W. Mckenna, Lawrence Bergie
Creating The Next Generation Of Innovators, Britta W. Mckenna, Lawrence Bergie
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Our educational system has been designed to test for knowledge and to teach to tests that measure said knowledge. We train our students for tests, but they crave applied learning opportunities to connect their knowledge to the real world. Employers are looking for talent that can problem-solve, work well in teams, ask good questions, communicate and apply knowledge and skills.
Pbl Rock And Roll: Tectonics In Illinois, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
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.