The Nine Elements of project based activities
Let's review
Start
Student Inquiry
Student Choices
Directions
Task
Anchor
INDEX
Teacher Coaching and Feedback
Collaboration and Teamwork
Student Reflection
Public Presentation
Anchor
Anchor is the introduction to a project that provides a real-world connection from the project to authenic sitations that may happen outside of school
Example
Task
What is the task?
The task provides a specific item to complete. This helps the student understand what the outcome of their work should be. This can be done by providing a checklist or ruberic for the students.
Directions
Directions give specific detailed instructions for students to follow so that they know how to proceed in doing the project and understand which specific items must be covered.
+ info
Student CHOICES
The teacher must allow students to make choices in project-based learning. Some of these choices may include: - steps to take to complete the project - group members roles and responsibilities - information resources used - format for the task
!!!
STUDENT INQUIRY
Inquiry: the act of asking for information
Students themselves are fidning and evaluating information to help them complete a project. This may include finding information from books, articles, online websites, lectures from the teacher, etc..
collaboration & Teamwork
Students work in groups to complete a task. In doing so, they learn leadership skills, take on individual responsibility, find information, make a plan of action, etc.
01:00
Turn with a partner and share your experience with group work - Do you prefer to work individually or with a group? You have one minute to talk!
teacher coaching & Feedback
During project based learning activities, the teacher provides coachind and feedback to students during the project. When the project is complete, they also evaluate the student's work. This takes place throughout the entire project time period.
STUDENT reflection
Students should reflect both as individuals and groups. Students might think about what all they have accomplished, what they have left to work on, how well they are working with their group members, etc.
+ info
Public presentation
Oftentimes, project-based learning results in products that show student's new knowledge. Presenting these products is a great way to show the student's work. It is important that the teacher finds a meaningful way for students to present their products.
Tips for making a good presentation!
Hope you enjoyed the review!
The End
Examples of good Directions!
Give students creative freedom and a chance to formulate ideas on their own!
Implementing Student Reflection:
Anchor Example:
The teacher might play a short video clip or read part of an article to give the student's a reference that relates to the project
Implementing Student Reflection
- brainstorming activities- journaling - group discussions
The Nine Elements of project based activities
Sydney Dobbins
Created on October 10, 2025
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The Nine Elements of project based activities
Let's review
Start
Student Inquiry
Student Choices
Directions
Task
Anchor
INDEX
Teacher Coaching and Feedback
Collaboration and Teamwork
Student Reflection
Public Presentation
Anchor
Anchor is the introduction to a project that provides a real-world connection from the project to authenic sitations that may happen outside of school
Example
Task
What is the task?
The task provides a specific item to complete. This helps the student understand what the outcome of their work should be. This can be done by providing a checklist or ruberic for the students.
Directions
Directions give specific detailed instructions for students to follow so that they know how to proceed in doing the project and understand which specific items must be covered.
+ info
Student CHOICES
The teacher must allow students to make choices in project-based learning. Some of these choices may include: - steps to take to complete the project - group members roles and responsibilities - information resources used - format for the task
!!!
STUDENT INQUIRY
Inquiry: the act of asking for information
Students themselves are fidning and evaluating information to help them complete a project. This may include finding information from books, articles, online websites, lectures from the teacher, etc..
collaboration & Teamwork
Students work in groups to complete a task. In doing so, they learn leadership skills, take on individual responsibility, find information, make a plan of action, etc.
01:00
Turn with a partner and share your experience with group work - Do you prefer to work individually or with a group? You have one minute to talk!
teacher coaching & Feedback
During project based learning activities, the teacher provides coachind and feedback to students during the project. When the project is complete, they also evaluate the student's work. This takes place throughout the entire project time period.
STUDENT reflection
Students should reflect both as individuals and groups. Students might think about what all they have accomplished, what they have left to work on, how well they are working with their group members, etc.
+ info
Public presentation
Oftentimes, project-based learning results in products that show student's new knowledge. Presenting these products is a great way to show the student's work. It is important that the teacher finds a meaningful way for students to present their products.
Tips for making a good presentation!
Hope you enjoyed the review!
The End
Examples of good Directions!
Give students creative freedom and a chance to formulate ideas on their own!
Implementing Student Reflection:
Anchor Example:
The teacher might play a short video clip or read part of an article to give the student's a reference that relates to the project
Implementing Student Reflection
- brainstorming activities- journaling - group discussions