A snapshot from this week:
Yesterday we did a lab with beans from the Windows on the wild book. I had 2 trays, full of pinto beans. Each tray was labeled renewable or non-renewable resources. Then the students used spoons to scoop the beans into cups. It went well in all of my classes expect for period 2. It is hard not to hold bias from one class on to the rest. Lucky period 3 is just such a good class overall.
Today we went over water as a resource and I tied the two concepts together. The rest of the week they have to work on their project in class. Yay, no more lesson planning this week. And I don't need another plan until next Thursday!
That's the part I love about PBL: Once the groundwork is laid, the students just *go* and you get to wander the room as a resource. Planning one week ahead is a good goal; I haven't been able to hit that yet this year. You're doing good stuff! Stay strong!
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