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PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL): What is PBL? An Interrupted Case Based format
Problem based learning may come in many forms. In the approach taken here, students are expected to gather facts and questions from case based scenarios that relate to the real world. During this process, they will participate in lessons that integrate math, science and literacy. Research and problem solving are involved in the completion of these lessons. In addtion, students are required to participate in inquiry based science which is integrated into the case lesson.
Problem Based Learning Presentation How do I write a case based PBL with integrated lab/inquiry activity? PowerPoint Presentation #1: Experience a PBL PowerPoint Presentation #2: How to Write a PBL Your Students in Context What Do You Want Your Students to Accomplish? Planning Your PBL

Problem Based Learning Resources for Writing These are web sites that can help you understand the process involved in writing a Problem Based Learning Unit.

IMSA Illinois Math Science Academy	SU Samford University Center for Teaching and Learning PBL	SIU Problem Based Learning Initiative Southern Illinois University	ASCD Associatoin of Supervision and Curriculum Development PBL


SFSU Description of Problem Based Learning	ISTA Penn State Problem Based Learning	USC USC Problem Based Learning	PBL Delaware Pearson Probem Based Learning

Problem Based Learning Resources for Classroom Use These are web sites that have PBL's or Case Studies that are already written and ready for use. These may also give you ideas about adapting PBL's to your specific classroom needs.
University of Buffalo Case Studies: UB Cases University of Rochester Life Sciences Learning Center Resources: LSLC Curriculum Biology-Chemistry Professional Development Network: Bio-Chem PBL Clearing House Earth Science PBL's Exploring the Environment

Problem Based Learning Research

These are web sites or articles which provide evidence of the effectiveness of PBL for classroom instruction.

Overview of Problem-based Learning: Definitions and Distinctions