Project+Based+Learning+and+Compass+Learning

= Welcome to Project Based Learning/Compass Learning! = = Room: 504 = Ms. Bentheimer bentheimers@wawm.k12.wi.us bentheimers@wawmsd.org 414-604-3504

= Description: This class is designed for students to earn and/or recover credits through compass (online) learning or through project based learning. =

Classroom Procedures and Expectations: =**__ Please! No food in class. Only drinks! __**=

=**__Daily Procedures:__**=
 * Wait at door for Ms.B to greet before entering the classroom
 * Grab materials and go directly to seat
 * Set up exit ticket
 * Receive feedback regarding skills and work
 * Complete assigned work
 * Work until 5 minutes before the end of class
 * Turn in work at designated bin at front of the room

====***Transitioning between activities will be done in an orderly and timely manner***====

=__**Bathroom and Hall Procedures:**__=
 * Hall passes are not granted until warm-up activity and discussion is complete AND will not be granted the last 5 minutes of class
 * Ask permission to leave
 * One student out of room at a time
 * Must take hall pass
 * Return in a timely manner

=__**Technology Rules**:__=
 * All personal devices are **prohibited** unless directed by Ms.B to be used for instructional purposes. Personal devices are to remain in backpacks
 * Ipads should remain "apples up" or put away unless directed by Ms.B
 * Laptops are for classwork only. All music sites including Youtube may not be used in class unless directed by Ms.B.

=**Personal Device Policy Violation Steps**=
 * Step 1. Ms.B will ask student to put device away for the rest of the class period.
 * Step 2. If device remains to be an issue, the student will have the choice to give Ms.B the device for the remainder of the class period OR hand over personal device to the I-teacher.

[|Syllabus]

[|Project Based Electronic Portfolio Example]

Project Based Learning Resources

__ ** Compass Students ** __ **20% = Daily Exit Tickets** **80% = Quiz/Test Average and notes**

__ **Project Based Learning Students** __
**20% = Daily exit tickets and other assignments** **80% = Final Paper, Digital Presentation, and Presentation**

**Example of a proficient/advanced compass cornell note**



__** Standards Based Scale **__

 * = ==**4pt**== ||= ==**Advanced**== ||
 * = ==**3pt**== ||= ==**Proficient**== ||
 * = ==**2pt**== ||= ==**Progressing**== ||
 * = ==**1pt**== ||= ==**Foundational**== ||
 * = ==0== ||= ==**Incomplete Evidence**== ||

=__ **Project Based Class Documents** __=





= Project Based Learning Examples =


 * [|Weebly] Exploring the Mind of a Psychotic **


 * Wynter's Projects **

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=__**Research to Build and Present Knowledge**__=

== 1.) W.11-12.8 / Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources using advanced searches. effectively access the usefulness of each source in answering the research question and integrate the information in the text to avoid plagarism and follow a standards form of citation. ==

2.) W.11-12.7 / Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects on focused questions, demonstrating an understanding of the subject under investigation
=What is my project topic and driving question?= =**Learning Targets:**=

Students will be able to:
1.) Brainstorm list of possible topics for project 2.) Choose project topic

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 * PBL Project Ideas **
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[|Examples of good driving questions]

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 * # Is our school safe?
 * 1) How does our school impact the environment?
 * 2) What does it mean to be rich?
 * 3) What makes a good commercial?
 * 4) Are laws fair?
 * 5) Does fair mean equal?
 * 6) Does free speech mean you can say anything?
 * 7) How does discrimination impact me?
 * 8) What are the ingredients for a successful business?
 * 9) Why do people migrate from one place to another?
 * 10) How can our school save electricity?
 * 11) Are the new democracies truly democratic?
 * 12) What impression did Impressionism leave?
 * 13) How does art reflect the time period in which it is created?
 * 14) Is our drinking water safe?
 * 15) Which flashlight batteries are most cost-effective?
 * 16) Who discovered America?
 * 17) What makes a good proof?
 * 18) Do commercials make me buy things?
 * 19) Is cloning safe?
 * 20) Should prayer be allowed in schools?
 * 21) What makes a good reader?
 * 22) How do wars start?
 * 23) What is the relationship between crime and population density in the U.S.? ||

= How can I use the internet effectively? =

1.) Know how to use the advanced internet searches media type="custom" key="26382714" = =
 * Learning Targets: **
 * Students will be able to: **

=**What does CRAAP look like?**=

**Students will be able to:**
1.) Understand the CRAAP method of evaluating internet sites and resources 2.) Apply the CRAAP method 3.) Compare/contrast good and bad internet sources media type="custom" key="26346490"



=How do I use easy bib to cite and annotate sources?=

=Learning Targets:= =Students will be able to:=

1.) Use easy bib to create source citations 2.) Use easy bib to annotate sources [|Easy Bib]

=**How do I take relevant research notes?**=

=**Learning Targets:**= =**Students will be able to:**=

1.) Use double-entry diary to locate relevant evidence in sources 2.) Use double-entry diary to close read for background knowledge

= __Production and Distribution of Writing__ =