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*This is a general PBL planning sheet. Adapt the boxes to fit your specific project!
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
Students will act as boat designers and build a boat to carry the Gingerbread Man across the river to safety.
CONTENT:
Science: Student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and
conducting investigations in which basic characteristics of properties of objects are identified.
Language Arts- Listens and speaks for specific purpose, Planning, Drafting, Editing, Revising
DRIVING QUESTION:
How can you, as a part of a design team, create a boat that can carry the Gingerbread man across the river safely?
Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking Teacher will pick groups of 3-4 students based on student input
and knowledge of skill level.
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CALENDAR/TIMELINE:
How many sessions will the project take to complete?
2 week timeline including preliminary sink/float science lessons, brainstorming session, planning, building and final authentic presentation
What do you have to do before to make this fit into your class time?
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PUBLIC PRESENTATION/AUDIENCE:
How will students share?
Students will create filmed, in-person, or print “ad” to sell their idea to the Gingerbread Man
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