1. Project Based Learning (PBL) “Design A School” Mrs. Rush and Mrs. Cano

3. Education costs money, but then so does ignorance
Education costs money, but then so does ignorance. – Claude Moser, renowned British Statistician
The Best way to predict your Future is to create it. – Abraham Lincoln
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead, cultural anthropologist
Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves. – Ernest Dimnet, French clergyman

4. Premise
You have been exposed different perspectives on the purpose of education.
As a teacher, I believe it is important to respond to what you learn by reflecting on and apply the concepts or ideas outside of the classroom walls
I invite you to what you have learned to now envision a school that might reflect your beliefs on the purpose of education.
Together with your teammates, dream, discuss, research, and formally present a vision for a school that reflects your collective values and beliefs about education.

5. You Will: Work with a group to: Work individually on:
Dream and discuss possibilities, strengths and weaknesses of current education, society and educational needs.
Negotiate and write a mission statement, abstract, and research paper based on agreed upon values and purpose of education you would like to see in schools.
Present your school model and paper to the class and possible parent/teacher committee
Create a visual PowerPoint, Prezi, Google Slides Presentation, or Powtoon to compliment your presentation
Work individually on:
Your research skills of finding, understanding, and synthesizing two to three credible sources for your element
Your ability to develop and argue a claim over two-three coherent, logical paragraphs
Oral presentation skills
Ability to lead, follow, listen, and collaborate with other team mates

6. What’s Going On?
The Premise: The local school board has 20 million dollars to spend on a brand new Middle/High School. They have contracted each of you to create a proposal that identifies the current problems in education and offers a unique school to address these issues.
Written Proposal
Your group will create a comprehensive written proposal to explain the unique aspects of your school.
Your proposal will provide ample scholarly research to support your claims.
Proposal Presentation
Each group will present their ideas using a digital presentation aid.
PowerPoint
Google Slides
Prezi
Powtoon
Commercial ( ? )
The presentations will take place at a mock School Board meeting and voting from those in attendance will decide which school is awarded the startup money.

7. Making “Group Work” Work
How to ensure a fair and productive team

8. Scores Individual Formative: Group Daily Tasks Summative: Brainstorm
Research Questions
Research
Rough Drafts
Summative:
Individual Portion of the Written Proposal
Individual Speaking Score for Presentation
Group
Summative:
Group Visual

9. What if I don’t agree with my group?
But…
What if I don’t agree with my group?

10. What if someone in my group doesn’t do their work?
But....
What if someone in my group doesn’t do their work?

11. Keys to Success
Pay attention in class
Use your time in class wisely
Complete tasks on time
Read directions carefully
Avoid Absences (Have a back-up plan in place)

12. Make sure you have a way to contact all members of your group.
Group Number and Exchange

13. Elect a Group Task Manager
First steps
Get into Groups
Elect a Group Task Manager
Begin to Brainstorm

14. Elect a Group Task Manager Group Members Due Date/Time
Open Google Classroom document, share with group members. You must click “Turn-In” on document before next block
Group Members
Open Google Classroom assignment. Click “x” on the document. Mark as Done. Open shared document. Move to classroom folder.
Due Date/Time
Agree on a date and time before next block to submit assignment

15. What’s Due? By Next Block:
The Entire Group Brainstorm Document turned in by Task Manager on Google Classroom