PBL Examples

Project-based learning is sometimes best understood by seeing or hearing about the end product. The following project-based learning examples showcase real work done by real students. Some of these are interesting nuggets pulled from the web and some were sent to us by schools using our intuitive, web-based project-based learning management tool – Foundry.

Philadelphia's Out of School Time (OST) network

This video highlights the Project Based Learning approach to programming used in Philadelphia's Out of School Time (OST) network. It showcases two programs in the network, the high school program at Cardinal Bevilacqua Community Center and the elementary school program at Centro Nueva Creacion.

Calculating Stream Flow Rate

Step-by-step instructions on how to measure and calculate stream flow rate. This video is from Wildlands School, a Wisconsin Charter School.

Determining the Age of Fish Using Their Scales

Age determination methods for bluegill. This video is from Wildlands School, a Wisconsin Charter School.

Reef Teach: The Project

Coral reefs are an important part of the marine ecosystem, many marine organisms depend on them. Tourism and human activity has taken a large toll on coral reefs. Reef Teach is an educational program aimed to educate beach visitors about coral reefs. It is believed that by educating beach visitors, the overall damage dealt to coral reefs will be minimized. This video is from West Hawaii Explorations Academy.