Resource Links

PBL Academy Specific

• Powerpoint Presentation
• Participant Program
• Chapter Outline for the Problems as Possibilities text.
• KWHL Chart
• Problem Flow
• PBL Problem Log Sheets (Secondary Teachers)
• Content Area TEKS and TAKS Presentations

• TaskMaster
• Lesson Plan: Deer in Hollywood Park
• Map of Possibilities and Curriculum Map
• KWHL Chart
• Decision-Making Matrix
• Sample Problems

Supplemental Web Sites

• Digital Video - AIMS Digital Curriculum
• History Channel
• Problem-Based Learning Designs
• PBL Video Clips
• Tutorial on PBL
• Air Quality Curriculum Project(PBL Resources)

PBL Articles

• PBL Clearinghouse

Content Area PBL Examples

• Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
• Algebra Example

Documents, Templates, etc.

• Problem Flow
• Lesson Plan Rubric
• LOTI Resources
• PBL Defined
• Curriculum Development ProcessGuide (also in PDF)

Rubrics

• How to Create A Rubric from Scratch
• Understanding Rubrics
• Project-based Learning: Create Your Own Rubrics
• Kathy Schrock's Guide to Rubrics
• SCORE Rubric Collection
• Rubistar

Assessment

• George Lucas Foundation
• Understanding Rubrics

Articles & Literature Reviews

• Problem-based Learning: As Authentic As It Gets article by William Stepien and Sheila Gallagher. Article is available through the Texas Library Connection in your Texas school district.Problem-based Learning Design Steps
• What is the Difference between Problem-based Learning and Project-based Learning?
• Captured Wisdom

Web Sites

• Engaged Learning Projects
• Global Schoolhouse – projects registry
• International Education and Resource Network – global projects
• Thinkquest
• Diane McGrath’s Project-Based Learning website
• Blue Web’N – collection of blue ribbon sites

Big6 Specific Resources

• Big6 Assignment Sheet or Big6 Process Notes
• Big6 Data Chart (MS Excel) used for Note-Taking
• Big6.com for Kids
• Big6 Assignment Organizer: Immigration

Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI)

• About the Levels
• Where is LOTI Being used Across the Nation?
• Measurers of Success: Six Instruments to Assess Teachers' Use of Technology: An intriguing article that compares six of the nation's top technology assessments to evaluate how well each measures the instructional use of technology in today's classrooms.
• Other Publications
• Research about and using LOTI