As you might know, at Oakland Elementary School we teach using an
exciting new approach to learning called Problem/Project Learning. PBLs usually
begin by posing questions to the students.
We start with an interesting topic; basically something they can “dig
into,” question, and research. These problems or projects give students a
chance to apply the skills they learn in school to relevant and real-world situations.
In our NEW unit, “Walk on the
Wild Side,” we
will work on several projects which will strengthen our
reading, writing, science, and math skills. In addition, we will be creating,
designing, debating, and interviewing experts in the field.
As our first project we are creating cat condos to donate to the Humane Society. Here are a few pictures of our recent work.
Emily and Avery working on the IPAD to find out likes and dislikes of a cat
Anna Leigh and Wilson researching on the computer
Students researching on the IPAD
Patrick and Shaun writing down information they found while researching
Kate Autumn and Natalie measuring their box
Bryce and Patrick measuring their box
Shaun Jonathan and Owen trying to figure out how big they should make the windows for their box
Anna Leigh Ellie and Emily planning
Sydney measuring her box
Avery and Cole discussing where they should put the doors on their cat condo
Austin drawing his elevations for his cat condo
