Multiple Literacies In Project-based Learning
Overview
Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning is a free, comprehensive OER curriculum developed by the George Lucas Education Foundation.
Curricula is designed by grade level beginning in 3rd grade and covers the full year of science standards for each grade aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. Some units have been awarded the NGSS Design Badge by Achieve/NextGenScience which is compelling evidence of high quality, NGSS aligned instructional materials.
Materials are designed as PBL or Project-Based Learning units which is a form of inquiry-based learning in which the primary objectives for students include development of the following: their intrinsic motivation, problem-solving skills, the ability to guide their own learning and other metacognitive skills, collaborative skills, and the ability to transfer knowledge, skills, and attitudes to other contexts. Students work alone or in groups on complex tasks organized around central questions that lead to a final product. Teachers play a facilitator role while addressing the principles of inquiry-based learning.
The curriculum in free of charge and has been shown through research to be effective with students. The materials are housed on an interactive hub called "Sprocket".
Access the Units
Units covering the whole year and all NGSS standards for each grade are accessed on the Sprocket site and are available for Third through Eighth grade.