Question
Question
Students will collaboratively brainstorm and select a compelling arguable question about how project-based learning makes them more successful, develop an initial position on the question, and outline their approach using input from Patti Hurley and their peers.
Days 1 - 2
Investigate
Investigate
Students will collaborate with peers to gather credible sources, evaluate evidence, and identify key points that illustrate the benefits of project-based learning for their slides, while receiving feedback and guidance from community partner Patti Hurley.
Days 3 - 6
Construct
Construct
Students will collaboratively construct and refine their Google slideshow, incorporating multimedia elements and peer feedback to strengthen their persuasive arguments about Project-Based Learning's impact on student success, while regularly receiving input from community partner Patti Hurley.
Days 7 - 11
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Defend
Defend
Students will publicly present their 40-slide Google slideshow on Project-Based Learning to an audience of parents, community members, and staff at ITHS, articulating their findings and defending their arguments through evidence-backed reasoning and constructive feedback integration from mid-project forums.
Days 12 - 16
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Question
Days 1–2
Day 1
PBL Debate Kickoff
Launch
45m
Day 2
Initial PBL Position
Deliverable
30m
Investigate
Days 3–6
Day 3
Source Sleuth Portfolio
Deliverable
90m
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Construct
Days 7–11
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Defend
Days 12–16
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 1
Question
PBL Debate Kickoff
29
Day 2
Initial PBL Position
30
Day 3
Investigate
Source Sleuth Portfolio
1
Day 4
2
Day 5
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 6
6
Day 7
Construct
7
Day 8
8
Day 9
9
Day 10
12
Day 11
13
Day 12
Defend
14
Day 13
15
Day 14
16
Day 15