PBL Toolkit: Everything You Need to Design & Implement Real, Relevant, and Rigorous Projects

Our all-in-one PBL Toolkit is the ultimate resource for teachers ready to create meaningful, standards-aligned project-based learning experiences for their students. This digital download pack includes tools and templates designed to save you time and ensure your projects meet the highest standards of engagement and rigor.

What’s Inside the Tookit?

• Common Core State Standards Alignment Google Sheet

  • Break down standards to understand the three domains of rigor (conceptual, applicable, and procedural) for middle and high school levels.
  • Easily align your projects to state standards while ensuring the appropriate depth of knowledge.
  • Includes clickable Google Sheet links to create your own copy.

• Student Interest Inventory (Google Form)

  • Make your projects truly relevant by gathering insights into students’ interests, hobbies, and aspirations.
  • Engage students by connecting math content to their real lives and passions.

• PBL Wall/Bulletin Board Templates

  • Foster accountability and pride by showcasing student work and tracking project milestones.
  • Create an inspiring classroom or hallway display with ready-made templates.

• Project 3R Checklist: Real, Relevant, Rigorous

  • Ensure your project is well-rounded and impactful by checking against this criterion:
    • Real: Links to real-world applications.
    • Relevant: Connects to students’ lives, community, or culture.
    • Rigorous: Provides challenging, standards-based content.

• Essential Question Checklist

  • Craft powerful driving questions using our checklist based on Wiggins & McTighe's framework.
  • Evaluate your questions for openness, engagement, critical thinking, and their ability to spark curiosity.

• Gold Standard Project Planner

  • Design your projects with clarity and precision using this comprehensive planner.
  • Plan each phase from launch to reflection while keeping students’ growth and outcomes at the forefront.

• And more!

Why You’ll Love It

• Cloud-Based Accessibility: Work from anywhere with Google-integrated tools.
• Standards-Driven: Align your projects to academic expectations with ease.
• Student-Centered: Connect learning to students' interests and foster real engagement.

Start transforming your classroom into a hub of creativity, inquiry, and collaboration. With the PBL Toolkit, you’ll have everything you need to design and implement impactful learning experiences.