Would you like to conduct effective Project Based Learning in your classroom, but feel unsure about how to start? Or have you tried "doing a project" but it didn't turn out the way you wanted? Or have you done PBL in the past, but you're looking for new ideas or a more systematic process for planning and managing projects, to meet the demands of today's world of standards and testing? If your answer is "yes" to any of the above, this book is meant for you. Designed for teachers of kindergarten through 5th grade students, PBL in the Elementary Grades contains down-to-earth, classroom-tested advice, including: seven sample projects from different grade levels, anchored in various subject areas, with integrated goals for literacy and math; Step-by-step guidance to take you from generating ideas for projects to project planning and successful implementation; tips from experienced practitioners; planning tools and online resources plus project-ready rubrics and handouts. - Back cover.