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Step 1: UNDERSTAND THE LEARNING GOALS

Your teacher will explain what you’re going to learn from the project. These goals will be connected to what you’re supposed to learn in your grade level.

Step 2: GET CURIOUS ABOUT A QUESTION

During the second stage of the project you will choose a big, interesting question that your project will help answer. This question is meant to get you thinking and asking more questions. We have included 10 projects ideas as a starting point. You can discuss these ideas with your teacher as well as your XTutor before you decide on a final question.

Project Topics and Driving Questions to Start From:

Step 3: PLAN YOUR PROJECT

With help from your XTutor or teacher, you and your classmates will plan out your project. This includes deciding what tasks need to be done, when they should be finished, and what materials you might need.

Remember: You can ask your XTutor to help you to create an action plan.

Step 4: START YOUR PROJECT

Your teacher will kick off the project, going over the big question, the project requirements, and the timeline. Then, it’s time to get started!

Step 5: LEARN AND EXPLORE

You and your classmates will work together to research the big question and learn new things. Your teacher will help guide you, but you’ll have a lot of control over where your learning goes.

Remember: Your XTutor is always here to help guide you with any questions or difficulties you might have.

Step 6: CHECK YOUR PROGRESS

Your teacher will check in with you regularly to see how you’re doing, give you feedback, and help you if you’re stuck. It’s important to make sure you stay on schedule and on task.

Step 7: SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW

Throughout the project, you’ll show your teacher what you’re learning through smaller assignments. At the end, you’ll complete a final project or test to show everything you’ve learned. You and your classmates can also create quick presentations to showcase the knowledge you have gained as well small quizzes to test each other’s understanding of the topic.

Step 8: SHARE YOUR WORK

Once your project is finished, you’ll share it with your classmates, your school, or even your community. This could be a presentation, a demonstration, or a showcase of your work.

Step 9: REFLECT ON YOUR LEARNING

After the project, you’ll think about what you learned, what you liked, what was hard, and how you can use your new knowledge in the future.

Step 10: REVIEW THE PROJECT

Finally, you’ll think about the project as a whole. What worked well? What didn’t? How can you do better on the next project? This will help you do even better on your next PBL project.

Project Ideas:

1. DIY Shakers: Create your own shakers by filling empty water bottles or plastic containers with rice, beans, or small objects. Decorate them with stickers or paint, and shake them along to your favorite songs.

2. Rhythm Patterns: Clap or stomp out different rhythm patterns using your hands and feet. Have a friend or family member try to mimic your patterns and take turns creating new ones.

3. Musical Storytime: Choose a favorite storybook and add sound effects or sing songs to go along with the characters and events in the story. You can even create your own musical storybook by drawing pictures and adding sound effects.

4. Instrument Exploration: Gather different instruments, such as a keyboard, tambourine, or xylophone, and experiment with each one. Try playing a simple tune or creating your own rhythms.

5. Songwriting: Write your own song! Think of a topic you’d like to sing about and come up with lyrics and a melody. You can even perform your song for your family or friends.

6. Dance Party: Create a playlist of your favorite songs and have a dance party in your living room. Practice different dance moves or come up with your own dance routine.

7. Musical Charades: Act out different musical activities, such as playing the piano, blowing a trumpet, or conducting an orchestra. See if your friends or family members can guess what you’re pretending to do.

8. Musical Instrument Crafts: Make your own musical instruments using household items. For example, you can make a guitar using a shoebox and rubber bands or a drum using an empty container and a balloon.

9. Musical Memory Game: Play a memory game using musical instruments. Gather pictures or small toys of different instruments and place them face down. Take turns flipping over two cards at a time, trying to find matching pairs.

10. Sing-Along Videos: Watch sing-along videos online and join in on the fun. Sing your heart out and try to follow the actions or dance moves shown in the videos.

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