Teacher Resources

Document Type

Teacher Resource

Publication Date

2016

Grade Level

6th-8th

Keywords

PBL, Problem Based Learning, environmental science

Description

This sample Problem Based Learning (PBL) unit focuses on creating earthquake friendly buildings and homes in response to the history of seismic activity in Illinois. Students explore concepts of engineering and tectonics. This unit is designed for educators who are learning to implement PBL into their classroom instruction.

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