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In this PBL Showcase, we welcome the fifth-grade team from Southside Elementary to share their incredible Project Based Learning (PBL) journey. These rockstar educators are transforming their classrooms by integrating PBL with leadership development and student empowerment—and the results are inspiring!

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How Southside Elementary implemented PBL schoolwide and built an engaging culture of learning.
  • How they foster student leadership by pairing fifth graders with kindergarteners in a mentorship-based PBL.
  • The impact of real-world learning experiences, including a house sorting ceremony designed by students.
  • How PBL naturally integrates across subjects like writing, math, and social studies.

Listen in to hear:

  • The driving question behind their PBL project.
  • How their visit to another PBL school helped shape their approach.
  • A powerful learner story that shows how PBL can create a deep sense of belonging.
  • Why their school culture is thriving with high teacher buy-in and student participation.
  • Encouragement for teachers hesitant to start PBL—just take the first step!

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Visit whatispbl.com for a free set of PBL resources to kickstart your journey!

 

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