Resources
“Doing Begins Learning” Modules
Created to support the implementation of Design-Based Learning across subjects and grade levels, the modules
Starter City of the Future Guidebook
The Design-Based Learning Project created a Starter City Guidebook to show teachers how to build a
Backwards Thinking Explained
What is Backwards Thinking? K–12 classroom teachers learning the Design-Based Learning methodology find that using
The Curriculum Integration Chart
Origins Early in the evolution of the fabrication of Long-Range Planning Boards— before the Red
Activity #3 Three-Dimensional Symbolic Object as a Book Report
Design-Based Learning ACTIVITY #3 Never-Before-Seen Three-Dimensional Symbolic Object as a Book Report Identifying and Summarizing
Activity #2 Sneaking Up on Creativity
Design-Based Learning ACTIVITY #2 Sneaking Up on Creativity A Physical Object Becomes a Never-Before-Seen Creature
Activity #1 Sneaking Up on Homework
Design-Based Learning ACTIVITY #1 Sneaking Up on Homework Observing and Writing a Description about an
How the Red Cups Came About
The Red Cups are used to Kick-Start the Making and Displaying of an Integrated Curriculum.