Bonham Elementary School
Model School Project

Resources

Critical Issues Forum
The Critical Issues Forum involves both teachers and students in seeking solutions for current real world concerns through a collaborative, distance learning process. They enhance their use of computer technology by developing skills in telecommunications, web page development, concept mapping and Internet research.

Critical Thinking Curriculum Model
The Critical Thinking Curriculum Model (CTCM) is a multidisciplinary approach designed to encompass computer technology, a current real world issue, and effective learning and teaching practices. As a project-based curriculum, it encompasses the political, social/cultural, economic, and scientific realms in the context of a global issue. In this way, students realize the importance of their schooling by applying their efforts to an endeavor that ultimately will affect their future.

Air Quality Curriculum Project (AQCP)
Air Quality Curriculum Project (AQCP) is an educational program implemented by the Environmental Educational Outreach Program (EEOP) at Northern Arizona University (NAU).

Thematic Units at Whitehorse Elementary
Problem-based learning thematic units for the elementary level on a wide range of topics.

Nicenet
Nicenet's Internet Classroom Assistant (ICA) allows virtually any classroom, even those with modest resources, access to powerful tools. Everything in Nicenet is offered free for public use, and Nicenet makes no profits from your participation.

George Lucas Foundation
The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) is a nonprofit operating foundation that documents and disseminates models of the most innovative practices in our nation's K-12 schools.

Learner-Centered Classrooms
Resources on Learner-Centered Classrooms, Problem-Based Learning, and the Construction of Understanding and Meaning by Students

Designing PBL with the Internet
Information on PBL construciton

What is Problem Based Learning?
Problem-based learning (PBL) is exactly what its name implies--learning through given problems and situations. This type of learning is used in both K-12 and in universities.

Problem Based Learning vs. Project Based Learning
The terms project-based learning and problem-based learning are each used to describe a range of instructional strategies. The breadth of their respective definitions, their conceptual similarity, and the use of the shorthand term PBL result in some confusion in the literature.

Problem Based Learning - Internet Classrooms
In Problem Based Learning (PBL) environments, students act as professionals and confront problems as they occur - with fuzzy edges, insufficient information, and a need to determine the best solution possible by a given date

Inspiration/Kidspiration Resources
Primary focus is on Inspiration/Kidspiration resources. There is enough information to satisfy most tech ed junkies for at least a day or two.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
As stipulated in the Texas Education Code, school districts are required to provide instruction in essential knowledge and skills at the appropriate grade levels. Here you can find guidelines for instruction.

Project Foundry
Building on the strengths of student-centered project-based learning, Project Foundry was developed to engage students and dramatically reduce the amount the paperwork traditionally associated with this highly effective learning model.

UTEP