A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2013

This was where I finally learned about VR Quest™ developed by Warren Black. Warren developed this program for middle and high school students, but Judy convinced him that elementary school students could do it. Each VR Quest™ project has a specific content area as its "lead" theme.

Critical Thinking 358

Critical Thinking Project-Based Learning Educational Technology Elementary School 358

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2018

A study of project-based learning found that social studies scores were higher for second-grade students who learned this way, compared to students who were taught traditionally. studied civics in the fall of 2016, they began by exploring a nearby park in Pontiac.

Project-Based Learning 111

Project-Based Learning Civics Historic Sites Social Studies 111

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ankita Ajith can recall learning about slavery, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks at her Katy, Texas, elementary school in the Houston area. They are advocating for core curriculum changes in social studies — specifically American history — classes.

Teaching 145

Teaching Elementary School Social Justice American History 145

The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2018

Two studies on elementary schools published in June 2018 point to the importance giving teachers and students plenty of time to form relationships. Students may learn more. Related: Project-based learning and standardized tests don’t mix. Photo: Jamie Martines.

Elementary School 112

Elementary School Economics Project-Based Learning Tradition 112

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2020

Now nearly 400 schools use it across 40 states. Nearly 400 schools use the Summit Learning Program across 40 states. Related: Project-based learning boosts student engagement, understanding. Shelby Villegas, sixth grade math teacher at Whispering Wind Academy Elementary School in Phoenix.

Junior High 127

Junior High Charter School Elementary School Social Studies 127