The Stages of a Project-based learning Lesson

Students work together in teams. They explore the problem/challenge and share what they already know.

Students research the problem more deeply and fill in the gaps in their knowledge.

Students work together in teams to brainstorm and explore a range of possible solutions.

Students work in teams to formulate and refine an idea for their solution/product.

Students share their ideas with other teams, gather feedback from their peers and refine an idea for their solution/product.

Students work in teams to produce their finished solution/project output ready for public display.

Students reflect on and evaluate their own learning and performance on the project.

Understand the problem

Research the problem

Brainstorm solutions

Define a solution

Share and gather feedback

Presentation

Reflection

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