Problem+Based+Learning

=Phase 2: Hand in your Phase 2 Chart by Tuesday 3/29 below:=

Class [|Dropbox]
PS: king

**Phase 3: The Final Proposal**


 * 1) In a word document, on your blog, or on your wikispace, write an introduction to create excitement and interest in the sub-topic you studied.


 * Sample: Why do students stop coming to school? What can we do to encourage students to get to school on time and come everyday? As we examined our school attendance data and talked to our support staff about attendance we learned about some of the issues that keep kids from getting to school on time or even at all.**


 * 1) Then, formulate a statement to show how your sub-topic relates to the over all problem of a failing school culture.
 * Sample: One of the things that really affects our school climate is the negative image attached to our school. Before kids even walk through the door, they hear horrible things that make them not even want to be here.**


 * 1) Next, describe the purpose of your research. Make the statement clear and explain what you set out to learn from your research.
 * Sample: Parental involvement in education is a key component to a successful school culture. We researched information about parental involvement at our school and found that we don't have a high rate of parental involvement. After talking to our parent ombudsmen, we researched ways to help us improve parental involvement here at King High School.**


 * 1) Continue this as a Blog Entry, Multi-Paragraph Essay, or WikiPage, share what you learned and how you learned it. ( **Share the information in your own words.)**  What did you learn from your research? How did it help you understand why the problem exists and how did it help you determine a solution or solutions? Did you do interviews? Examine specific school data? Research websites? What did you learn from your research? (Include hyperlinks, images, and videos).


 * 1) Finally, propose a solution. Include a step-by-step action plan for how the solution can be accomplished. Choose a medium for sharing your solution. Video, Podcast, Slideshow, etc.

**Due date: April 6th (no exceptions)**

 **Project Components:** Phase 1: Brainstorming Document  Phase 2: Research chart with 5 documented sources for each team member  Phase 3: The Final Proposal (all of the above)