456 - Project-based Learning in AP US History

Saturday, July 20

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Location: Building: Dolphin • Floor: Lobby Level • Oceanic 2

Lead Presenter(s)

AS

Arren Swift

Teacher
Pinellas County Schools/ University of South Florida

Three project-based learning tasks for APUSH that cover 12 different AP Key Concepts. Help your students gain 21st-century skills, by infusing student-led inquiry-based projects. 1) Identify the research-based benefits of using project-based learning. 2) Demonstrate how project-based learning can effectively help students master the AP key concepts. 3) Discuss the time restraints of teaching an AP course and how project-based learning can fit within the time restrictions. 4) Identify, explain, and provide examples of three projects that engage students in APUSH material.