Authentic Project-Based Learning in Grades 4–8

<p><em>Authentic Project-Based Learning in Grades 4</em><em>–</em><em>8</em> provides a clear guide to design develop and implement real-world challenges for any middle school subject. The author lays out five clear standards-based stages of assessment to help you and your learners process the what how and why of authentic project-based experiences.</p><p>You’ll learn how to create projects that:</p><ul> <li>Align with your content standards</li> <li>Integrate technology effectively</li> <li>Support reading and writing development</li> <li>Utilize formative assessment</li> <li>Allow for multiple complex pathways to emerge</li> <li>Facilitate the development of essential skills beyond school</li> </ul><p>Each chapter includes a variety of practical examples to assist with scaffolding and implementation. The templates and tools in the appendix are also provided on our website as free eResources for ease of use.</p>