Short description: There are many opportunities for student-led PBL projects that incorporate STEM right in your own community. Gifted students thrive when given the opportunity to solve real problems in their communities. Come see how a sixth-grade class used design thinking and community resources to design and create a new outdoor play space.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Learn the benefits of STEM/PBL for gifted learners
Learn the process of the STEM/PBL project and the impact it had on gifted learners
Learn many ways to incorporate STEM into their PBL projects
Acquire resources and ideas to incorporate into their own projects
Acquire knowledge of best practices for engaging gifted learners in meaningful content and learning