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10 Project Based Learning Ideas for 2020

1/23/2020

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If you’re looking to dive into project based learning with your class but are having trouble finding the right projects, we’re here to help! We’ll looking at 10 project based learning ideas for 2020, featuring some of our favorite PenPals! All of these project based learning ideas come from exploring PenPal Schools topics, so you can bring these PBL ideas to your classroom! 

1. Ask your students to analyze fake news

How does Fake News affect communities around the world? Challenge your students to think about the characteristics of exaggerated or disingenuous media and its potential effects on society. In Facts, Opinions and Fake News, students create a public service announcement where they inform others how to distinguish a credible news story from a disreputable one or ask them to write a fictional story imagining a world where people believe every news story they hear.

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Announcing: Partnership with Oxford University Press

5/13/2019

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PenPal Schools is excited to announce two brand new topics created in partnership with Oxford University Press: Homes Around the World and Transportation Then & Now.

Each year, teachers around the world use materials from Oxford University Press to support their students. Through an exciting partnership with PenPal Schools, you can now invite your students to read and discuss articles from Oxford University Press with PenPals on PenPal Schools!

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Meet the Winners from the Fake News Contest

4/17/2019

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Earlier this month, PenPals from around the world joined the PenPal Schools Fake News Contest to celebrate April Fools Day by helping prevent the spread of fake news.

Meet the winners from the Fake News Contest, Isaac, Yasmin, Isabella, and Paty from the Dominican Republic and Caydaruus from Somaliland! These students were recognized by their peers and the PenPal Schools team for their outstanding, informative projects! ​

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Introducing the Earth Day Impact Challenge

4/2/2019

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This month, celebrate Earth Day by inviting your students to join the PenPal Schools Earth Day Impact Challenge! 
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Announcing the Global Poetry Contest Winners

3/27/2019

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On March 21st, 600 students from 22 countries celebrated World Poetry Day by joining the PenPal Schools Global Poetry Contest. Students wrote and shared original poetry, then voted for their favorite poems written by their peers!

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Introducing Fake News Contest for April Fool’s Day

3/25/2019

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Celebrate April Fool’s Day by inviting your students to participate in the Fake News Contest!
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Introducing: Global Poetry Contest for World Poetry Day

3/11/2019

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This month, celebrate World Poetry Day by inviting your students to join the PenPal Schools Global Poetry Contest!
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Introducing New ByKids Films

3/5/2019

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The PenPal Schools team is excited to announce the addition of four new documentary films and companion lessons to one of our most popular PenPal Schools topics: The World Through My Eyes.
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Global Contests for Every Content Area

2/18/2019

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Bring global connections into your curriculum every month this semester! Here are the best topics and contests for every major content area each month this semester. To make it even easier for your class to participate, you can begin exploring a topic at any time!  

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PBL Example: Celebrate the Festival of Unicorns with Students Around the World

12/19/2018

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Join more than 1,100 students as they participate in Holidays & Festivals of the World this month! Many countries are getting ready to celebrate holidays such as Christmas, New Years, and Día de los Reyes Magos and students are excited to share their holiday traditions! Use this excitement to motivate students advance their writing skills and share their culture and traditions with our collaborative learning community.
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