Project Based Learning

Here is a list of all the projects created and maintained on biologycorner.com's website. Project based learning, also known as "authentic learning" utilizes current technology to investigate science or biology themes. Each project requires some product, artifact or solution to a problem and is aligned to common core standards in reading and writing.

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Title	Description	Artifacts
Insects of the World	Investigate insects from different orders, publish information about each insect's lifestyle, ecological role, and images	website, gallery, poster, presentation
Creepy Crawly Insect Collection	Locate or trap insects locally, photograph, identfy, and publish, uses photographs instead of killing jars; best accomplished in warm weather	gallery, website, presentation
The Mystery of the Bones	Investigate how forensic scientists study remains of the deceased, reconstruct a (paper) skeleton and attempt to match the remains to missing persons	quiz, reconstructed skeletons
Brain Disorders	Research a brain disorder, such as Alzheimer's and present the information to the class. Each group chooses a different disorder, some psychological disorders listed.	presentation
Donate Blood!	Research procedures involved with blood donation, create a presentation to convince others to donate.	poster (digital), pamphlet or presentation
Ecology Issues	Choose a topic about the environment, such as endangered species. Create a presentation to teach the class about the issue and what can be done to solve the problem	presentation
Evolution Project	Group researches misconceptions about evolution and creates a website using google or wiki.	website
Getting to Know the Trees	Tour your neighborhood and collect photographs of trees and leaves. Identify the trees and post on a virtual class bulletin board	class collaborative board
Endangered	Create and action plan for rescuing or saving a species on the endangered species list.	pamphlet, map
Bioethics	Choose a bioethics issue, such as cloning and lead a class discussion	class discussion and presentation
Zoo Exhibit	Create a virtual exhibit of animals belonging to a taxonomic group, such as insects, mammals, or reptiles	website, board, presentation
Pump It Up	Mini project that asks students to investigate a muscle group and demonstrate to the class what exercises would work best for that group.	demonstration (1 min)
Backyard Scavenger Hunt	Locate, collect, and photograph random items in your backyard and community	photos, some items, checklist
Technology Project	Scavengery hunt to find inventions or products in a variety of categories, such as "somethng invented by a woman" or "an invention related to food or eating". Present findings as slides.	presentation, image slides with captions