PBL Workshop

Tools and Resources

Ready to get started building a project to help students be better prepared for the modern world?

5 Characteristics Of Project-Based Learning That Works

Use this tool to help you start planning your project before moving to the Project Scaffolding Planner. *Google Docs:You will be prompted to “make a copy” which will save an editable version to your Drive.

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Project Planning Starter

Use this tool to help you align your teaching and assessment with the Need to Knows you want students to think and learn about. *Google Docs:You will be prompted to “make a copy” which will save an editable version to your Drive.

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Project Thumbnail

Use this as an overview to help make sure you’re including all aspects in your project design.*Google Docs:You will be prompted to “make a copy” which will save an editable version to your Drive.

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In-Depth Project Planner

Use this 4 page planning document as an advanced and more detailed overview to help make sure you’re including all aspects in your project design for deeper learning. (beta version)*Google Docs:You will be prompted to “make a copy” which will save an editable version to your Drive.

Color PDF

B & W PDF

Project Design Rubric

Use this tool to help you design and refine your project through the lens of our 5 Levers for Quality.

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Tuning Protocol Planning Guide

Use this tool to help you prepare for the Modified Tuning Protocol Peer Critique to get great feedback to improve your project.*Google Docs:You will be prompted to “make a copy” which will save an editable version to your Drive.