Which question below would best form the basis for a PBL unit of study?
- What should we know about the Snake River?
- What are the greatest problems facing the Snake River?
- What are the most significant threats facing the inhabitants of the Snake River territory?
- What can we do about the Snake River?
- What should we do with the Snake River?
- What should we do about the Snake River salmon?
- What should we do about the Snake River dams?
- What will be done about the Snake River?
The value of a research project is enhanced by pushing beyond the mere gathering of information. We hope to require higher level thinking and fresh thinking. We look for more than cut-and-paste research. We try to move past topical research to problem solving or decision making.
Check List for a Unit Question
- The question identifies an issue, a problem or a challenge from the real world that actually needs attention (hunger, traffic congestion, litter, vandalism, etc.).
- The question includes the mention of action, as in "What should be done about the traffic?"
- The question should lead to tasks and an investigation that is within the capabilities of the age group.
- The target issue or problem should somewhat manageable - open to solution or improvement.
- The target issue should be fascinating.
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