article thumbnail

10 Inspiring Women's History Project Based Learning Ideas to Celebrate Women's History Month

Experiential Learning Depot

Students will work alongside that scientist if possible, learn about their lives and their research, and then develop a children’s book that highlights the lives and contributions to science and society by the two women. Organize a “storytime” event for students to read their books to a young audience.

article thumbnail

12 Community Action Project Ideas to Wrap Up the School Year

Experiential Learning Depot

Organize a School Club or Community Organization: ​ I have had several students start and organize clubs for their community action projects. They created objectives and goals and organized club events related to their community action projects. They create original signage for the events.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Engaging with Hope and Beyond

Hope College Network

For me, an international student from Nigeria, building a sense of community was an important aspect of what I set out to do in the U.S., My first year was marked by my significant involvement in Hope’s Phelps Scholars Program, which is a first-year program that helps students develop the tools needed to navigate our multicultural world.

article thumbnail

Authentic Ways to Demonstrate and Share Learning Digitally

Experiential Learning Depot

Students might collaborate with a local conservationist to design and develop a tool or method to effectively remove the species from the habitat while preserving and conserving the natural ecosystem. This is PBL, and the invasive species removal event is the authentic presentation. Not ideal and it's getting old.

Media 52
article thumbnail

Middle and High School PBL: 10 Earth Day Project Idea Driving Questions?

Experiential Learning Depot

As a final product, I have had my students develop tools (charts, quizzes, mind maps, etc.) My students choose one invasive species in the community to focus on. They might look at policies, removal events, education programs, and more. Students share their exhibits at a community exhibition event.

article thumbnail

“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

Value-focused messages will help you dispel misconceptions by emphasizing the knowledge and relevant job skills student develop at your institution. Highlight programs, initiatives, and student organizations that foster a welcoming and inclusive campus environment. Celebrate their success and future promise.