Project-Based Learning: Driving Questions
Check out these examples of Driving Questions for your Chinese curriculum.
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What is PBL? (Project Based Learning)
What are the most important elements of Project-Based Learning?
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Is it a Project or PBL?
Many teachers use projects to engage students in fun and challenging activities. However, there is a difference between projects and project-based learning. PBL... Read More...
Project-based Learning – Part 1
In Project-based Learning (Part 1) you will be able to determine the difference between PBL and projects. The 8 central elements of PBL is also explained.
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Project-based Learning Routines in the Chinese Classroom
Just as in a traditional classroom, there are routines that the teacher sets up so students know what to do when they don't understand or need help. Building a ... Read More...
The Pet Dragon Project
The book 'The Pet Dragon' by Christoph Niemann introduces students to Chinese characters by embedding them into an exciting story.
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Ancient China Research Project (and Rubric)
Students will work with a partner to research ONE topic on Ancient China and teach it to the rest of the class.
Topics are:
The Great Wall
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Research Project Rubric
This Rubric is suitable for students who are researching information about any topic related to China.
Students are assessed on the following:
Content
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Writing Project Rubric
Students will be given this Rubric prior to starting a Writing project using Chinese characters.
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Research Project: Inventions of Ancient China
This Research project is an open-ended activity that allows students to choose ONEÂ invention to inquire into.
The choices include exploring:
gunpowder
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Research Project: Great Wall/Forbidden City/Terracotta Warriors
This Research project is an open-ended activity that allows students to choose ONE topic to inquire into.
The choices include exploring: The Great Wall, The ... Read More...
Adopt an Egg Project
The Adopt an Egg project is a great way for students to review parts of the body, colors, descriptions, and daily routines.
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Shopping for clothes – Role-play project
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How Do You Write An Open Question? (PBL)
An easy way to turn your curriculum around and use Project-Based Learning is to create Driving Questions. These Questions drive learning and create problems tha... Read More...
PBL: A Public Product
In every classroom, students are engaged in many activities - reading, writing, listening and speaking. In Project Based Learning, students need to be engaged i... Read More...
How To Plan Authentic PBL Units of Work
One of the main differences between a project and PBL is authenticity. Students need to know that what they are learning is meaningful to their life. Check out ... Read More...
Inquiry Learning: Chinese New Year
Planning a unit of work for Chinese New Year?
Try something different and encourage students to inquire into what Chinese New Year is all about.
Many teac... Read More...
Chinese New Year: Compare and Contrast
Students will compare and contrast Chinese New Year and Western New Year. They will work in small groups or with a partner to brainstorm traditions and objects ... Read More...