Problem based learning: Preparing students to

solve real world problems in the STEM disciplines

Martha M. Day, Ed.D.

Lee Ann Smith, M.A.

Connects content

Encourages learners

Builds critical thinking skills

Fosters collaboration and communication skills

Legacy

Cycle

Paper towel anchor video

Grand challenge

Generate ideas

Multiple perspectives

The Paper Towel Gang video

Research and revise

Test your mettle

Go public

References

Petrosino, A. (2011). The legacy cycyle. http://www.edb.utexas.edu/visionawards/petrosino/

Waterman, E. and Thompson, S. (1995). Small-scale chemistry laboratory manual. Addison-Wesley.