tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017933281193442803.post8169867564750617320..comments2009-05-20T09:01:33.691-07:00Comments on Rick G's Blog: How can projects provide opportunities for deeper thinking in my classroom?Rick G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07166236188921836902noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017933281193442803.post-1543363151898440452009-05-14T13:48:00.000-07:002009-05-14T13:48:00.000-07:00Rick,
I like how you use the essential question t...Rick,<br /><br />I like how you use the essential question that covers all science areas. This seems like a great starting point to any project. Also having the students look at a model of a project will ensure that your students are doing the project correctly. These rubrics and checklists must be very helpful. The real world connection makes it interesting for the students as well.Thomas Croninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322871081905938417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017933281193442803.post-64961982488398948012009-05-14T13:46:00.000-07:002009-05-14T13:46:00.000-07:00Making a well designed project is time consuming, ...Making a well designed project is time consuming, but worth the effort. I like your idea of making real world connections to make the learning more relevant. I have two questions for you: What do you do with students that finish their projects early? Do you require all the work to be done at school? (We have been battling moms all year that complete their students projects if they are sent home.)M. Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082736368947914776noreply@blogger.com