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| Decide
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Teachers
often ask how "big" or "small a project should be. No one guideline exists
to answer this questions. But the following factors will be relevant as
you plan your project.
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| Length | A project generally cannot be shorter than a week. Most projects are conducted over a two to three week period. However, experiences teachers may prefer projects lasting six weeks or more. | |||
| Information/data collection | In
projects, students generally do active research in the field, including
interviews, library visits, and community inquiry. These activities take
time and tend to lengthen the time for a project.
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| Adult Connections | Successful
projects usually involve adults, either experts or community representatives,
as partners in a project. Involving adults adds depth and interest to
projects, but requires additiona planning. | |||
| Issues | Some teachers prefer broad, open-ended questions, with many different solutions, to be the focus for a project. Broader questions require more time for student research and preparation. | |||
Large
and Small Projects
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for how long your project should last.
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| Student Autonomy (Project Design) | Student
involvement is one of the hallmarks of PBL. View these guidelines on
how to involve your students in designing a project.
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| Student Autonomy (Project Activities) | See ideas
on how much students should be involved in day-to-day activities in the
project.
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