Use as is or make it your own
Customize all lesson slide decks and student materials in Google Drive.
No PBL experience required
Step-by-step guidance with tools and coaching along the way.
From the leading experts on project-based learning
After 30 years of deep PBL experience, PBLWorks knows what it takes to help every student succeed.
Easily swap your existing units with engaging projects
Mapped to existing standards and curriculum you already use, like Illustrative Math and OpenSciEd.
48 high quality projects with more on the way!
Key features
Key features
Key features
Key features
Key features
Key features
Clear Instructions
Step-by-step instructions to take the guesswork out of project-based learning
Performance Assessments
Assessment prompts and rubrics to evaluate student progress on academic standards and success skills
Editable Handouts
Lesson slides and student handouts are instantly copied to your Google Drive for you customize
Teaching Tips
Reminders and guidance on facilitating projects, focusing on equity, encouraging collaboration, and more.
Magic Calendar
Automagically populate a calendar for each class doing the project so you know the plan for each day
Project Wall
Start each lesson with a digital project wall to keep students focused and engaged
Expert Coaching
Our network of PBL coaches share practical advice from the classroom to help you navigate common issues
Powerful Routines
Easy-to-follow tutorials for every teaching routine used across the project
What People Think Of Us
Brittany Jones
The PBL units are real and authentic! My students have had a lot of choice and voice in the projects. What I like most is how they've learned to give and receive feedback from one another. This was an area we hadn't focused on much before, and this project gave us the perfect opportunity to do so.
Brook Rajnowski
The PBL units are incredibly interactive! Much of the content I've encountered in the past has been very surface-level, but the PBL unit I implemented allowed us to dive deeper into sources. As a result, these learning experiences have significantly elevated my students' writing and critical thinking skills. Additionally, the flexibility of the units provides ample opportunities for creativity.
Eduarda Ludena
I love the thinking routines and protocols that the PBL units offer! They're adaptable to different lessons, allowing me to experiment with my teaching techniques. Before discovering these routines, I had never seen my students think so deeply. Now, they're engaging at a much deeper level, which is so needed!
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