Induction+Activity

** Induction Project Activity ** **Directions:**
 * Please read the following and either alone or in a small group (2-3), develop a PBL.
 * Each group should use the appropriate wiki page to post their assignment and resources (see Step 4 for links).
 * For helpful tips on wikispace editing and the use of the discussion board, please see the "Wiki How-To".

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**Step 1**
**Develop a scenario / problem related to current curriculum for students to solve**

There is a retention basin on the side of the new high school. The science department wants to put a wetland in the retention basin. The school district doesn't want to provide funding for implementation of the wetland. Convince the district why a wetland is not only an environmentally sustainable solution, enhancing our LEED certification, but will also provide cross-cirricular learning opportunities for all. For your final product, propose a design for the new wetland with detailed specs, costs, benefits, and uses.
 * Example:**


 * PBL Examples:**
 * Polar Bear PBL
 * Weather Busters PBL
 * Water Conservation PBL
 * Cuban Travel PBL
 * Monarch Butterfly PBL
 * Retention Basin PBL

**Step 2**
**Create a series of guiding/scaffolding questions to assist students in developing solutions/answers to stated scenario/problem**


 * Examples:**
 * What are some main advantages to constructing a wetland on the school property?
 * What native plants and animals would be found in a PA wetland?
 * What are the costs associated with the construction of a wetland?
 * What types of classes could be held at the wetland?
 * What can students learn from a wetland?

**Step 3**
**Supply supportive web resources pertaining to each guiding/scaffolding question.**


 * Examples:**
 * Hyperlinks to valid educational resources
 * Embedded educational videos
 * Links to Webquests
 * Embedded Slideshare files
 * Images/Diagrams


 * Good Resources:**
 * Thinkfinity.org
 * Discovery Education
 * Edutopia
 * Scholastic
 * PBS Teachers
 * Learner.org
 * Teachers First
 * Federal Resources for Teaching Excellence
 * WSD eToolBox

**Step 4**
**Build out your PBL on your group's wiki page as show in the examples in Step 1.**


 * Notes:**
 * Make sure to use the "Wiki How-To" to learn how to edit and add things in Wikispaces.
 * In order to be able to edit your group's page, you will need to join this wiki. Follow the steps below to do so.
 * 1) Click "Join Wiki" at the very top of the page.
 * 2) If you already have a wikispaces account, log in with your account info. If you do not yet have an account, create one now.
 * 3) Request membership to the wiki. In the comment box please just type your name.
 * 4) Let Dianne know you have requested access so she can approve you.
 * 5) You know you are in when you see your account name on the top right-hand side of the page.
 * Only one person can edit a wiki page at a time!


 * Group 1
 * Group 2
 * Group 3
 * Group 4
 * Group 5
 * Group 6
 * Group 7
 * Group 8
 * Group 9
 * Group 10