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    “Nature is not a place to visit, it is home"                                                                                  - Gary Snyder

    PARK BASED LEARNING

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    High-quality projects are great to have sometimes you need a little guidance to really get the most out of the experience. 

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    With that in mind, we are committed to building a fantastic resource bank to answer some of those all important "How To" questions that have no doubt come up. 

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    Feel free to reach out with suggestions for additions to this page or for additional support. 

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    Popular Resources
    NWP #WriteOut Resources
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    General Project Advice
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    Exploration+ Model
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    Distance Learning Help
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    Distance Learning Directory
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    Advice on Planning a Project Showcase
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    Making PBL Matter:
    Advice for Connecting w/ Parks
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    PBL Project Resources and Handouts

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    Expense Account Protocol 

    Feedback Processing Guide

    Group Contract - Version #1

    Group Contract - Version #2

    Interpretive Talk Planning Aide

    Primary Source Assessment Tool

    QFT Protocol Guide

    Team Work Planner

    Star and Steps Protocol Guide

    Mural Reflection and Analysis Guide

    Hamilton Feedback Protocol

    DIRT Reflection Model

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    Workshop Links

    If you're participating in one of our excellent workshops, here are the links that are being referenced. 

     

    What is PBL?

     

    Graphic - Projects vs. PBL

    Components of Effective PBL

    Main Course vs. Dessert Learning

     

    Enhancing PBL - Going Beyond the Basics

    Making Projects More Authentic

    Looking For Assessment Opportunities

    12 Ways to Include Community Members in Projects

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    Culture Building in PBL

    Starting Your Year with Collaboration

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    "Virtual Visits" Resource Sheets

    A large selection of online multimedia resources for teachers to use in "virtual experiential learning" when visiting National Parks isn't possible. Updated frequently! 

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    Lincoln Boyhood Nat'l Memorial

    Hopewell Culture Nat'l Historic Park

    Denali Nat'l Park and Preserve

    Lewis and Clark Nat'l Historic Trail

    Redwood Nat'l Park

    Castillo de San Marcos Nat'l Monument

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