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
PBL Debate Kickoff
Launch 45m
Initial PBL Position
Deliverable 30m
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
Source Sleuth Portfolio
Deliverable 90m
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
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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
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