K-12 and TBL: How I Incorporate State Standards into a Project-Based 7th Grade Classroom

Scott Kubista-Hovis, 7th Grade Life Science Teacher, Hayfield Secondary School

One of my biggest challenges in using TBL was creating hands-on, real-world activities that teach core concepts. The engineering design process provides an easy tool to help students develop a framework in which to approach a wide diversity of challenges, while simplifying the educators’ task of developing class projects aligned with specific course objectives.

After completing the workshop, participants will be able to

• integrate specific objectives within the engineering design process
• apply the engineering design process to solve real world problems
• take away specific tools that can be applied directly to curriculum.

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