The 9 Elements of Project-based learing
Madelyn Spanier
1. Anchor
Definition: COnnects the project to real life and gets students interested
EX: a video, Story, or real-world problem
2. Task
Definition: Explains what students must create or complete; it gives a clear goal and expection
EX: presentation on how pollution affects communities
3. Directions
Definition: Give step-by-step guidance
EX: Providing instructions on how to create a presentation for research
4. Student choices
Definition: Students have choices in how they complete the project
Choose your project style:
Ex: Students choose to make a video, poster, or slideshow + pick their group members
Slideshow
video
Poster
5. Student inquiry
Definition: students research and find info themselves
CLick to explore:
EX: use websites, interviews, or articles on air pollution
6. Collaboration + Teamwork
Definition: Students work together and take on roles
EX: ONe researchs, one designs slides, one presents, etc
7. Teacher coachning + feedback
Definition: Teacher guides and gives feedback during the project
CLICK TO SEE FEEDBACK
EX: Teacher reviews draft + Suggests adding more data
8. Student reflection
Definition: Students think about what they learned and how they worked
EX: Students write a short journal about what they did well and what they would improve.
9. Public presentation
Definition: Students share their work with an audience
CHoose an audience:
EX: Students present their project to the class, school, or even a local community group.
THANK YOU
Slideshow:
Create a slideshow about pollution in your community. Include causes, effects, and solutions with images and facts.
Video:
Create a short video explaining pollution in your community. Include real-life examples, visuals, and possible solutions. Each group member can help by filming, editing, or presenting information.
Poster:
Design a poster that shows pollution in your community. Include images, key facts, and ways to reduce pollution. Make it visually clear and easy to understand.
Resources can include:
- article: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/air-pollution
- interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHLixOknrlk
- website: https://waqi.info/#/c/5.508/7.193/2.7z
We added data about local pollution levels and included an example from our community to make our project clearer.
After:
Our project explains pollution, but it doesn’t include enough data or examples.
Before:
“Try adding statistics and a real-world example to make your explanation stronger.”
Teacher feedback:
Community
Class
Parents
The 9 Elements of Project-based learing
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The 9 Elements of Project-based learing
Madelyn Spanier
1. Anchor
Definition: COnnects the project to real life and gets students interested
EX: a video, Story, or real-world problem
2. Task
Definition: Explains what students must create or complete; it gives a clear goal and expection
EX: presentation on how pollution affects communities
3. Directions
Definition: Give step-by-step guidance
EX: Providing instructions on how to create a presentation for research
4. Student choices
Definition: Students have choices in how they complete the project
Choose your project style:
Ex: Students choose to make a video, poster, or slideshow + pick their group members
Slideshow
video
Poster
5. Student inquiry
Definition: students research and find info themselves
CLick to explore:
EX: use websites, interviews, or articles on air pollution
6. Collaboration + Teamwork
Definition: Students work together and take on roles
EX: ONe researchs, one designs slides, one presents, etc
7. Teacher coachning + feedback
Definition: Teacher guides and gives feedback during the project
CLICK TO SEE FEEDBACK
EX: Teacher reviews draft + Suggests adding more data
8. Student reflection
Definition: Students think about what they learned and how they worked
EX: Students write a short journal about what they did well and what they would improve.
9. Public presentation
Definition: Students share their work with an audience
CHoose an audience:
EX: Students present their project to the class, school, or even a local community group.
THANK YOU
Slideshow:
Create a slideshow about pollution in your community. Include causes, effects, and solutions with images and facts.
Video:
Create a short video explaining pollution in your community. Include real-life examples, visuals, and possible solutions. Each group member can help by filming, editing, or presenting information.
Poster:
Design a poster that shows pollution in your community. Include images, key facts, and ways to reduce pollution. Make it visually clear and easy to understand.
Resources can include:
We added data about local pollution levels and included an example from our community to make our project clearer.
After:
Our project explains pollution, but it doesn’t include enough data or examples.
Before:
“Try adding statistics and a real-world example to make your explanation stronger.”
Teacher feedback:
Community
Class
Parents