Bringing Problem-Based Learning into the Science Classroom

Description

The 21st century requires engaged problem solvers: 9/11, the US dependence on oil, war, SARS, volcanic Ash repercussions, aviation disasters, The BP oil spill, car and equipment recalls, bridge collapses, swine flu, Hurricane Katrina, mining accidents, and the earthquake in Haiti all produced a rippling effect of problems for our culture and world citizens.

Problem-based learning helps create the needed 21st century problem solvers. Its problems are current. Its in-depth investigations instill passion. Its solutions are authentic. Both problems and solutions are complex and involve thinking skills at all levels: knowledge, comprehension, application, synthesis, analysis, and evaluation. These skills combined with opportunities to solve real-world problems, both personal and societal, give students the tools to be successful problem solvers.

Bringing Problem-Based Learning into the Science Classroom presents the process and 12 units for elementary, middle school, and secondary students.

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