Problem Based Learning
Our preferred method of learning and being!
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Our courses are primarily taught through Problem Based Learning.
WHY?
Real World Problem Solving and Application
Student Driven--the kids determine HOW to solve the problem at hand and what research needs to be conducted.
Targets an Authentic Audience That Truly Needs Our Help. (We don't work just to work.
Rigorous, Relevant Learning.
The work is centered around a driving question, which provides the focus for learning so that the group stays on track. When written properly, it identifies:
The perspective the students are taking (The role they step into as problem solvers)
Their audience
Specific goals they wish to achieve Take a look `below and see how you think they did!
Although driving questions may be very different, they are all linked to The Three Pillars of Sustainability and require communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.
How might we as students seeking sustainable lives for all, expand our school garden programs to create a larger gardening network and provide district friends and families with the knowledge and means to grow their own food?"
This is the question created in the middle of the pandemic by 10 brilliant and hard working high school students. This led them to create Growing Together, which is heading into its third year!
"How might we as concerned students transform an old district van and use it to store and transport our beehive inspection equipment and also as a backdrop for community events where we will educate the public about the plight of pollinators?
"How might we as concerned students transform an old district van and use it to store and transport our beehive inspection equipment and also as a backdrop for community events where we will educate the public about the plight of pollinators?
If you think this lead to the creation of the Pollinator 3000, you are correct!
How might we as middle schoolers learn and teach one another the best practices of beekeeping so that we can establish an apiary at Brittany Woods Middle School?
How might we as middle schoolers learn and teach one another the best practices of beekeeping so that we can establish an apiary at Brittany Woods Middle School?
And now we have four hives!
CHECK BACK AS WE SHARE PAST AND CURRENT DRIVING QUESTIONS!
Our explorations have resulted in:
Our first Giving Garden
Our Side Hustle Garden Expansion
Our current practices for chicken keeping
Establishing Brittany Brand,--our value-added garden products which we premiered at a pop-up market at this year's STEAM night!
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