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I am a Project-Based Learning Coordinator for grades 2-6. I work with students who are on an advanced learning plan as well as kids who have shown the ability to think critically. My lessons for older students prepare them for STEM programs and my younger students get introduced to exciting new technology at a very young age. I was an art teacher before this and I bring the creative arts overlap to every lesson. My first and main goal, as should any PBL teacher have, is for total engagement. Students will readily learn for themselves with my lessons and unit plans.
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1st Grade Project Based Learning - Playground Design
For the adventurous teacher who likes an active classroom and trying new things! Students will design, in 2D and again in 3D models, the ultimate playground design. They will conduct polls throughout the school to figure out what other students like the most in a playground and then graph their data. They will visit a playground to take measurements and, of course, play around. They will record their measurements, and draw the playground on graph paper.
1st
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS
1.MD.C.4
, 1.NBT.B.2
, W.1.2
 +2
2nd Grade PBL: Playground Design
Project Based Learning unit that covers math and oral language standards and has a new fun activity every day. Written by a Project Based Learning Coordinator, this unit has kids learning with enthusiasm and gets them talking about their work thoroughly. Some teacher preparation will be needed and the added advantage: take a field trip to your school's own playground for authentic research! This project has the essentials of a PBL unit: Need-To-Knows, collaboration, a driving question, presentat
2nd
Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.D.9
, 2.MD.D.10
Economics in Project Based Learning - a goods and services unit
This project revolves around social studies that typically apply to 2nd and 3rd grade economics. However, the unit is well-rounded and would work well as a PBL supplement in 4th grade and could be adapted to use in 5th-6th grade. Students partner up, create products, either a good or service, and bring to a marketplace. They create currency and trade it during the market, keeping a sales record and making sales receipts. They learn to differentiate between a good and service as well as a consume
2nd - 6th
Applied Math, Business, Economics
CCSS
MP4
3rd grade PBL - Green City Development
In this unit project-based learning unit, 3rd grade students will learn about city planning and development as well as current and future efforts to create a cleaner environment that leaves less of a footprint on our planet. Students pair up to diversify efforts, but act as a team to present their learning and their plan to city council members.
Students will research and report what other green cities across the world are doing to become a place that uses 100% renewable energy. They will also
3rd
Applied Math, Writing-Essays
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.D.8
 +2
4th Grade PBL - Green City Development
In this unit project-based learning unit, 4th grade students will learn about city planning and development as well as current and future efforts to create a cleaner environment that leaves less of a footprint on our planet. Students pair up to diversify efforts, but act as a team to present their learning and their plan to city council members.
Students will research and report what other green cities across the world are doing to become a place that uses 100% renewable energy. They will also
4th
Applied Math, Geography
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, W.4.1
, SL.4.1
 +5
Intro to Engineering - 2nd Grade PBL
This 2nd grade Project-Based Learning unit uses lots of real-world math and engineering applications. It involves 3 separate STEM projects but in the structure of PBL. The unit includes detailed daily activities, step-by-step, assessment rubric, and all necessary worksheets. All you will need is the materials. This unit is very engaging and will have all of your students participating, anxious for the next day. Written and taught by an experienced PBL coordinator, it can be applied to a small gr
2nd
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.3
 +4
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I am a Project-Based Learning Coordinator for grades 2-6. I work with students who are on an advanced learning plan as well as kids who have shown the ability to think critically. My lessons for older students prepare them for STEM programs and my younger students get introduced to exciting new technology at a very young age. I was an art teacher before this and I bring the creative arts overlap to every lesson. My first and main goal, as should any PBL teacher have, is for total engagement. Students will readily learn for themselves with my lessons and unit plans.
Teaching style
Students become self-directed with proper planning from the teacher and exciting work in front of them. I try to make every lesson one that has a lot of impact and gets kids talking excitedly. My classroom is always buzzing with excitement and kids can not wait to come down again to work with me. I try to share some of my best approaches to teaching in my lessons, but also leave flexibility for classrooms that are learning at different rates.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Presidents List received each semester at Metro State College of Denver.
Highly Qualified Art Teacher K-6
My own education history
Metropolitan State College of Denver (MSCD), Denver, CO 2005-2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Teacher’s Licensure
Cumulative GPA: 3.7
Additional biographical information
Father of Two, Professional Exhibiting Artist, Restraint Trained, Quantum Learning Qualified, Crisis Intervention Qualified, Love and Logic Trained , Performing Stand-Up Comedian, CPR/First Aid Trained, ASE Certified Mechanic
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