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Pre-Job Skills Training (PST) PBL Project
Do you remember getting your first job? Did it match your expectations of what working would actually be like? The workplace can sometimes present new situations that are difficult to navigate, especially for an inexperienced younger person. A boss that compliments you on what you're wearing...a lot. An attitude that safety is over-rated. Unspoke…
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Can YOU Sell? (CYS) The Secrets to Successful Sales PBL Project
Could you sell hair care to a bald man? Could you sell ice to an Eskimo? Behind every sale is a Successful Salesperson. Can You Sell? (CYS) Is total of four lesson plans, ending with a project. Each lesson gives students hands-on practices and understanding of the topic. In this project-based lesson plan, students will study the various compone…
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Sports and Entertainment Promotional Plan PBL Project
Whether you are watching a famous athlete make an unbelievable play or witnessing a sensational singing performance, the world of sports and entertainment is never boring. Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a up and coming career choice for our youth. The PBL project of Sports and Entertainment Marketing immerses students into this glamorous fie…
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Design and Create a Food Truck PBL Project
Food trucks solve a dining service problem by giving them a portable catering option. Since the late 2000s, food truck popularity has exploded, capturing the attention of not only consumers and entrepreneurs but also regulators and city officials. Some explain their recent popularity from the recession's impact on brick and moral establishments, wh…
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Building a Better Back Scratcher PBL Project
The arc of this lesson group has students creating a “Project Based Learning” Steam Bent Wood Back Scratcher over a course of four lessons. The group of lessons instruct students on visually identifying trees and lumber, learning about grain orientation and figure, hardwoods, softwoods, lumber milling and steam bending. Here’s an abstract of the…
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How to Make a French Toasted PB&J - An Intro Level Cooking Experience PBL Project
Need a great first cooking lab idea for your middle schoolers? How about a fun, quick cooking project for any student? Take a plain old boring PB&J sandwich to the next level by grilling it French-toast style with your students. This project prepares students with little to no cooking experience to make a quick easy breakfast/lunch/snack. The …
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Cookie Chemistry! PBL Project
In this project students will learn the fundamentals of creating a cookie. The students will begin with the history of the chocolate chip cookie, to the function of the ingredients, to the use of tools and techniques, to the culmination of a cookie exchange. Lesson 1 - This introductory lesson will teach students the history of the chocolate ch…
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How to Stir-Fry PBL Project
One of life's daily challenges is opening up your refrigerator and having to create a healthful meal from the ingredients we find. Stir-frying is a cooking technique that was born in China, as a result of a fuel shortage. In this project, students will learn how to use leftover vegetables and protein to create a quick meal by stir-frying them. Les…
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The Maillard Reaction and Caramelization PBL Project
These four lessons will give students the opportunity to learn and explore about the Maillard Reaction and Caramelization. They will have the opportunity to discover about color, taste, texture, flavor descriptions and what it takes to make a great French Onion soup. The students will go through the process of studying about the different concepts,…
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Gingerbread House PBL Project
Gingerbread houses are the number one rated dessert in the world during Christmas time. Since the 15th Century, ginger has turned to gingerbread and now has evolved into gingerbread houses. Gingerbread houses have become a popular tradition for families around the world. Gingerbread houses allow for creative and take inspiration of pop culture t…
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Let It Stew PBL Project
Students will learn the steps and procedures to Make a Stew. Lesson ONE covers proper hygiene for hands, clothing and hair. In Lesson TWO, students will learn and practice proper knife skills, including 3 specific cuts for vegetables. Lesson THREE has the making of a full bodied beef stock, tasting fresh herbs, and putting those knife cuts into pr…
Making Chicken Parmesan and a Classic Italian Meal PBL Project
Italian cuisine has influenced food culture around the world and is viewed as a form of art by many. Wine, cheese and pasta are important part of Italian meals. The project will introduce students to Italian cuisine as we know it and prepare them to make a classic Italian dinner meal: Chicken Parmesan, salad and Italian dressing. Lesson 1 - Studen…
There's an App for That! STEM Integrated Project
Mobile devices, like smart phones are changing our lives. Mobile apps are revolutionizing the way we think and communicate. In the palm of our hands, we can access information anywhere. The numbers of apps available are staggering. If you have a tablet or phone, you have an app on it. Creating an app is a new tool for 21st century students. The mob…
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Virtual Reality and the Immigrant Crisis STEM Integrated Project
This project will explore the dynamics of immigration, and the impact that immigrants have on populations, using a multidisciplinary approach (Graph Communication, Math, World Languages and Biology). In Graphic Design, students will explore the issues related to immigration. Exploration will include why people move to a new country, city, state; w…
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Fashion & Design: Creating a Clothing Line PBL Project
Have you even wanted to design your own line of clothes? In the PBL project "Fashion & Design: Creating a Clothing Line," students will get to do just that! They'll research trends and influencing factors of fashion through the decades and then use what they've learned along with their own individuality and creative ability to develop a sportswear…
