Project Based Learning

     I have learned that project based learning teaches students problem solving skills, energizes the curriculum, iinspires exploration, investigation, and an understanding of the world in which we live. After looking at six different projects, I felt as though, My Healthy Self Project (http://www.dukeschool.org/files/My%20Healthy%20Self%20Project.pdf) is a great example of all of these things. This project was my favorite because it was based on a topic that happens in every body's life whether we want it to or not. This project brought up many different subjects of health, such as food, exercise, body, and mind. I really enjoyed how the final step of the project brought all of these topics together in a way that fully involved the students. This project includes many of Bloom's higher-level thinking skills such as evaluation, synthesis, analysis, comprehension, and knowledge. I don't think that i would personally change any part of this project. I feel as though it covers all aspects of health, gives the students first hand information on these aspects and allows for the students to act on what they have learned in a fun and creative way.  Print Page in IE