World's Biggest Problem - Teaching Project Based Learning in Junior High Language Arts

Have you always wanted to tackle a Project-Based Learning task, but don't know where to start? Join me as I take you step-by-step through a Project Based Learning task that I created and have successfully implemented into my inclusive, diverse, rural junior high Language Arts classroom. You will come away with Alberta Curriculum aligned tasks, rubrics, and ideas that can be used as part of the full unit or as a taste of PBL for your students! Session Objectives: 1. Gain insights into effective planning for project-based learning 2. Focus on aligning curricular outcomes to project-based learning 3. Use effective assessments to reach the needs of diverse learners