Students are currently working on a Science Landforms PBL, in which all components are posted on Google Classroom. Groups chose an investigation based on a weathering and erosion question they still had after completing the unit. Students wrote and submitted a proposal on Google Classroom, and followed the engineering design process by creating a plan and completing the investigation. They submit a Daily Accomplishments Google form each day in science, to share with me what they accomplished, what their plan is, any problems, and things needed for the following science class. Now they are creating tri-fold boards to document the steps followed in the engineering design process, and focusing on how this investigation affects earth's surface. They are beginning the final stages with a technology based presentation. Students will share their tri-fold boards and technology based presentation with other 4th grade classes on April 7th. Students will follow up with a Google Feedback form, in which they share how the investigation went, what changes they would make, as well as a chance to grade their group members on work ethic, contributions and conduct during the project. This PBL, which allows for student choice, has been a great project focusing on the 4 C's- Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking and Creativity.
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