We're excited to meet you later this summer! 

Prior to the institute, please read the resources and watch the webinar recording linked below.

• Project-based learning: Benefits, examples, and resources (PowerSchool, 2021)

• What is place-based learning and why does it matter? (Getting Smart & Teton Science Schools, 2017)

• Project-based learning and problem-based learning: Can they co-exist? (Defined Learning)

• Foundations: Finding primary sources on LOC.gov (Library of Congress)

Additionally, sign up for an account on these two resource websites:

• PBLWorks from the Buck Institute for Education

• Teaching with Primary Sources Teachers Network

Michigan Science Teaching Association (MSTA) Mini Grants

Searching for Primary Sources

• loc.gov/teachers

• chroniclingamerica.loc.gov

• congress.gov

• tpsteachersnetwork.org

• dp.la

• digitalcollections.detroitpubliclibrary.org

Considerations for Selecting Primary Sources (handout)

Connecting with Primary Sources (turnaround PD materials)

Analyzing Photographs (turnaround PD materials)

Analyzing Primary Sources (self-paced module)

Multiple Sources for Multiple Perspectives (self-paced module)

Information Literacy and Primary Sources (webinar recording)

PBL Works Project Design Rubric

PBL Works Essential Project Design Elements Checklist

Framework for High Quality PBL

Book chapter: Building community partnerships and integrating arts and social studies to strengthen STEM learning (Smith & Teisan, 2018)