General PBL
My Favorite Projects of 2019
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer's list of projects from various grade levels and subject areas.
PBL Blog
Earth Day and PBL: Inspiring Action for a Sustainable Future
Across the globe, communities honor Earth Day (April 22) with programs and celebrations that deepen our connection to the natural
Recent Blogs
How-to Tips and Tools
4 Tips to Unlock the Power of Protocols
A teacher's advice for making sure critique protocols work well with students.
General PBL
Wait. Whose Kid is This? How PBL Changes Your Life as a Parent
A parent of a high school student sees the benefits of PBL.
General PBL
Letter to My First-Year Teacher Self – from a Retiring PBL Veteran
The importance of building relationships with students, creating a classroom community, and pursuing PBL.
PBL and Equity
Why All Students Deserve PBL – and Why Some Don’t Get It
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer argues for using PBL with historically underserved students, and addresses common challenges.
How-to Tips and Tools
Building a PBL Classroom Culture with Reflective Conversations in Restorative Circles
A high school teacher using the Students Rebuild/PBLWorks “Hunger” project explains an effective process for student reflection.
General PBL
The Latest PBL News & Views: December 6, 2019
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer recommends recent articles, blog posts, research studies, and other resources related to Project Based Learning.
How-to Tips and Tools
Future-Oriented STEM Projects Make Students Agents of Change
A STEM teacher makes the case for using PBL to explore topics such as biomimicry and gene editing.
Projects in Action
Beneath the Surface: What Students Really Learn in PBL
A science/ELA project about survival on Mars teaches 8th graders what they need for future success.