We were excited to be guests on the Teach Smarter podcast from #FETC2025 open.spotify.com/episode/7kIOcL… talking all things PBL! We dove into The Tapas Approach to PBL and our new project, Beyond the Algorithm PBLAI. Thank you Pete and Stephanie! Tara Koehler Code Breaker Inc.

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

Kinry Road & Fishkill Plains are doing an amazing job with the "Every Can Counts" initiative to support Habitat for Humanity and all they do for our community! Collectively the two buildings have donated over 3500 cans. Students will be sharing messages weekly with the WCSDEmpowers

📊 In Wappingers, we believe in quality professional development! Our teachers analyze mid-year math data to make informed instructional decisions, ensuring every student gets the support they need. John Sammon WCSDEmpowers Curriculum Associates #DataDrivenInstruction

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

At the Young Changemaker Showcase, Gayhead ES students presented their research and multimedia profiles highlighting young activists. WCSD is proud to offer project-based learning opportunities to our students! This one emphasized innovation research and the use of advanced

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/Q03fjtB_0 Tara Koehler John Sammon @steammachinePD #AI #AIinEdu

Project-Based Learning is the key to unlocking your Portrait of a Graduate goals—building real-world skills, purpose, and student agency. Plan ahead for 2025–26 school year with professional development from STEAM Machine Innovations and explore The TAPAS Approach to

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/Q03gqpP70 Tara Koehler John Sammon @steammachinePD #AI #AIinEdu

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