Science is woven into everything we see, do, and explore. It’s the key to understanding ourselves and our world! If it’s not our students’ favorite subject, we’re doing it wrong especially in elementary school. Level it up with #PBL: 🔎 Hands-on investigations that spark

🚀 John Jay AP Bio students stepped up as mentors for 5th graders during the Explain phase of their PBL! 🧪🔬 With guidance from their mentors asynchronous videos , students are refining their Ecosystems Models and Explanations for the Dutchess County EMC. Real-world learning in

🎉 Kindergarteners are kicking off the iterative process of prototyping their own pinball machines to use during indoor recess! 🏗️✨ Using their knowledge of pushes, pulls, and collisions, they’re designing, testing, and refining—STEM in action! ⚙️💡 #PBL #HandsOnLearning

Grade 3 students from Fishkill Elementary School and Evans Elementary PTA are applying NGSS science concepts in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity to develop informational content that will be shared through the building’s social media channels. In the PBL-AI classroom, students are not simply

Education isn’t broken because of teachers. It’s broken because we ask teachers to be counselors, social workers, parents, and miracle workers—while still demanding perfect test scores. Fix the system, not the people holding it together.

Feeling the winter blues? ❄️✨ The TAPAS Approach to Project-Based Learning brings excitement back to learning with small, bite-sized experiences that lead to real-world applications. Keep students engaged and inspired all year long! 🍽️🌍📚John Sammon Brian Aspinall Daphne McMenemy

Want to make #PBL more authentic? The Tapas Approach to Project Based Learning breaks learning into small bites with BIG impact! Students take on real-world roles—content creators, project managers, and more—building skills that matter. Ready to transform learning? #TapasPBL

Gayhead ES 4th graders spent months developing mythological creatures…could they survive an imaginary environment? By combining ELA and science concepts, they created amazing books, using both imagination and practical knowledge. They were so proud to present their work (signed

Using the 5E model in #STEAM #PBL with Grade 4 students @SheafeRoadRocks 1. Explore: Hands-on investigations 2. Explain: Media, literature & Brisk Teaching tutor for critical thinking Next will be building creative ideas while brainstorming with Brisk Teaching to develop

♻️ Grade 3 & 4 students Evans Elementary PTA using their xin xin mah knowledge along with SchoolAI sidekick, Brisk Teaching Boost brainstorm and Canva to create social media posts that inspire their community to recycle cans for Habitat for Humanity ! PBLAI Every can counts toward building

Thank you to all of our community partners you bring so much value to our PBL work! Tara Koehler and I are so grateful to our BOE, superintendent Dr. Dwight Bonk and WCSDEmpowers central office staff for valuing our work with PBL. With that support we can elevate PBL to its highest

Brisk is officially part of the 5E squad! 🔥

Grateful for the technology WCSDEmpowers ! Grade 3 students are reimagining learning through a 5E STEAM PBLAI—crafting NatGeo-style magazines for young patients at Mid Hudson Regional. They explored with Brisk Teaching tutor and Explore Boards. Then they selected from

AI isn’t the enemy of learning—it’s a powerful collaborator! Check out our latest article with Defined Learning on how to harness AI in Project-Based Learning, transforming it from a so-called ‘cheating threat’ into a tool for creativity, inquiry, and deeper thinking.

In this blog article, hear from John and Isabella Sammon about the power of student choice and how to begin your STEAM PBL journey with smaller projects that prioritize skill development. hubs.li/Q03kWHvk0 John Sammon STEAM Machine Education Services #STEAM #PBL #PBLChat

Teacher-created storylines guide the learning experience, providing students with a deeper sense of ownership and a more active role in their education. Read about how to create and use captivating storylines! 📚 hubs.li/Q03kWHHy0 John Sammon Tara Koehler #PBL #TEACHers

Wonderful celebration of our partnership with Mid Hudson Regional Hospital! Elementary students created a digital National Geographic series and a mini-golf putting hole, in collaboration with RCK students. The participants learned not only science concepts, but also empathy…and

Learn how to integrate AI as a collaborative tool rather than a shortcut helping students to critically engage with AI, refine their ideas, and take ownership of their learning!💻 hubs.li/Q03pxmgT0 Tara Koehler John Sammon @steammachinePD #AI #AIinEdu