Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning (ML-PBL) curricular resources focus on science teaching and learning and supports building literacy and mathematical capabilities in students to create access to and ownership of science learning for diverse learners. ML-PBL integrates learning goals aligned to the Next Generation of Science Standards (NGSS) as well as the Common Core English Language Arts and Mathematics Standards (CCSS) to support student learning. These materials reflect a significant interdisciplinary approach by integrating science, literacy, and mathematics.  The curriculum materials and instructional supports build upon foundational principles about how students learn and design principles of project-based learning.  The development of ML-PBL was funded through the George Lucas Education Research Foundation.  As such, ML-PBL are creative commons, open source not for profit materials. All school districts and teachers can freely use the materials. 

MMSLN is collaborating with Create for STEM at MSU to provide an overview of their elementary OER science instructional resources on November 21 and 22 in Okemos.

In this session you will experience the ML-PBL materials.  You will learn about the development process, the design of the units, and the results that have been obtained in a carefully designed efficacy study conducted in Michigan. We will also discuss professional development opportunities. Finally, you will learn how you can use and access the materials.

Facilitators: Joe Krajcik, Deborah Peek-Brown, Cory Miller, Sue Codere and Chris Reimann from MSU’s CREATE from STEM.

Audience: Science consultants, science teacher leaders, science coaches, Math consultants, math teacher leaders, math coaches, District representatives, elementary school leaders

The cost is $100.  Register here.