ABSTRACT
This chapter describes the primary features of project-based learning (PBL). Project-based learning engages children and teachers in finding solutions to questions about the world around them. Investigating real-world questions that students find meaningful has long been touted as a viable learning method. The project-based learning promotes students' sense of wonderment and engagement to figure out what is going on. "Equity in science education requires that all students are provided with equitable opportunities to learn science and become engaged in science and engineering practices; with access to quality space, equipment, and teachers to support and motivate that learning and engagement; and adequate time spent on science." The chapter discusses how to support students in scientific and engineering practices. Students actively "construct" knowledge when they use technology such as a computer-based temperature probe to gather data about the temperature of the aquarium with the black stuff at the bottom.
