Description
This Project Based Learning (PBL) unit is perfect for end-of-year, after testing, or end-of-semester student engagement. This flexible Project Based Learning unit can be used over 1–3 weeks depending on your schedule.
Students have the opportunity to investigate real-world community issues, analyze evidence, and propose solutions—while building critical thinking, academic discourse, and collaboration skills.
This PBL supports college, career, and civic readiness while giving students voice and choice in their learning.
Aligned to Iowa Standards (Grades 9–12) including:
- ELA (argument writing, research, speaking & listening)
- Math (data analysis, modeling, reasoning)
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Problem solving
- Real-world application
Perfect For:
- End-of-year projects
- After testing activities
- End-of-semester units (block schedules)
- Cross-curricular instruction (ELA, Math, Social Studies)
- Advisory or homeroom
- Sub plans or flexible learning days
This high school PBL project includes everything you need to facilitate a successful experience:
- Teacher guide with implementation steps
- Flexible pacing options (5-day, 10-day, or adaptable schedule)
- Student project pages (printable + digital-friendly)
- Structured sentence frames for writing and discussion
- Turn & Talk prompts to support academic conversations
- Topic ideas to get students started
- Final product options (presentation, proposal, report, etc.)
- Reflection pages
- Rubric for easy grading
- Standards-aligned content (ELA + Math integration)
Flexible Use Options:
✔ Print and use as a student workbook
✔ Assign digitally for 1:1 classrooms
✔ Project slides and guide students step-by-step
✔ Use whole-class, small groups, or independent work
Students will:
- Identify a real community problem
- Conduct research and gather evidence
- Analyze data and draw conclusions
- Develop a realistic, evidence-based solution
- Present their ideas to an authentic audience
Skills Students Build:
- Critical thinking
- Research and analysis
- Evidence-based writing
- Academic discourse and speaking
- Collaboration and communication
- Real-world problem solving
Designed for All Learners:
- Built-in sentence frames for support
- Encourages academic talk and discussion
- Works well for multilingual learners
- Easily adaptable for different levels
Let’s Connect!
If you have questions or would like support customizing this for your classroom, feel free to reach out!
Iowa Project Based Learning: Community Problem & Solution, Grades 9–12
Highlights
Description
This Project Based Learning (PBL) unit is perfect for end-of-year, after testing, or end-of-semester student engagement. This flexible Project Based Learning unit can be used over 1–3 weeks depending on your schedule.
Students have the opportunity to investigate real-world community issues, analyze evidence, and propose solutions—while building critical thinking, academic discourse, and collaboration skills.
This PBL supports college, career, and civic readiness while giving students voice and choice in their learning.
Aligned to Iowa Standards (Grades 9–12) including:
- ELA (argument writing, research, speaking & listening)
- Math (data analysis, modeling, reasoning)
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Problem solving
- Real-world application
Perfect For:
- End-of-year projects
- After testing activities
- End-of-semester units (block schedules)
- Cross-curricular instruction (ELA, Math, Social Studies)
- Advisory or homeroom
- Sub plans or flexible learning days
This high school PBL project includes everything you need to facilitate a successful experience:
- Teacher guide with implementation steps
- Flexible pacing options (5-day, 10-day, or adaptable schedule)
- Student project pages (printable + digital-friendly)
- Structured sentence frames for writing and discussion
- Turn & Talk prompts to support academic conversations
- Topic ideas to get students started
- Final product options (presentation, proposal, report, etc.)
- Reflection pages
- Rubric for easy grading
- Standards-aligned content (ELA + Math integration)
Flexible Use Options:
✔ Print and use as a student workbook
✔ Assign digitally for 1:1 classrooms
✔ Project slides and guide students step-by-step
✔ Use whole-class, small groups, or independent work
Students will:
- Identify a real community problem
- Conduct research and gather evidence
- Analyze data and draw conclusions
- Develop a realistic, evidence-based solution
- Present their ideas to an authentic audience
Skills Students Build:
- Critical thinking
- Research and analysis
- Evidence-based writing
- Academic discourse and speaking
- Collaboration and communication
- Real-world problem solving
Designed for All Learners:
- Built-in sentence frames for support
- Encourages academic talk and discussion
- Works well for multilingual learners
- Easily adaptable for different levels
Let’s Connect!
If you have questions or would like support customizing this for your classroom, feel free to reach out!
