Applying PBL to Environmental Science to Address Authentic Problems

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Participate and share : Interactive lecture

James Fester
Jorge Valenzuela
Discover how well project-based learning and environmental science fit together. Learn how to design learning experiences that model authentic problems and processes practiced by scientists and engineers, to prepare students for future careers in science.

Audience:	Curriculum/district specialists, Teachers, Teacher education/higher ed faculty
Skill level:	Beginner
Attendee devices:	Devices not needed
Topic:	Project-, problem- & challenge-based learning
Grade level:	PK-12
Subject area:	Science, STEM/STEAM
ISTE Standards:	For Students: Innovative Designer Students know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems. Students select and use digital tools to plan and manage a design process that considers design constraints and calculated risks. Students exhibit a tolerance for ambiguity, perseverance and the capacity to work with open-ended problems.
Additional detail:	ISTE author presentation

Proposal summary

Purpose & objective

In this short, interactive presentation, the author will walk the attendees through several tools and lead activities to provide an opportunity to experience them firsthand. There will be a Q&A period following the activity.

Outline

Supporting research

The research and ideas shared in this session are included in the forthcoming book Environmental Science for Grades 6-12 by Valenzuela and Fester.

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Presenters

James Fester, JJR Consulting

My career has spanned multiple states and roles. Currently, I work with teachers and schools with PBLWorks as a project based learning expert. My writing has been published on TED-Ed, Edutopia, and National Geographic. I am co-author of a book published by ISTE on PBL and Environmental Science. I also work with public land agencies on their educational programs. I have fifteen years of experience working with many parks as a volunteer and as a Teacher-Ranger-Teacher with the NPS. I have presented nationally at conferences such as ISTE, FETC, SXSWedu, TCEA, CUE and am a Google Certified Innovator