Student Guidebook Project Based Learning and Assessment في اللغة الإنجليزية للصف الثامن (2)

Table of Contents، Introduction

Brief Description of the Project

Project Overview; Roles and Responsibilities

Milestone One and Two

Welcome to Project-Based Learning and Assessment (PBLA)

Project-based Learning and Assessment (PBLA) is a way of learning by doing! It is a different way of learning and getting grades than taking tests. It helps us work on solving real world problems, learn about big issues and think of new ways to make a difference. Working on projects also helps us learn important skills.

Through PBLA, I can: • explore real-world problems • build important skills • work well in a team • be innovative • show what I have learned

I promise to: • connect our projects to our community • respect our classmates' different backgrounds and skills • understand what our projects are about and how they will be graded • share ideas with others • appreciate what everyone brings to our projects • listen to our teachers' feedback and use it to learn and get better This guide will help me with my PBLA journey. It tells me what I need to do to get good scores and show my best work in PBLA. I am ready to work hard, create, and make a positive differen

Our project is about: how to create a plan for a sustainable home that would work well in the UAE’s hot, dry desert climate. We must think carefully about how to design a house that stays cool in the heat. We should also make sure the design is good for the environment by using materials and methods that help protect nature and save energy. For example, we should consider ways to save water, use solar energy, or choose materials that are eco-friendly. Once we have designed our house, we must take a moment to check our plan and ensure that it is both practical and environmentally responsible. Our group will produce: a plan for a sustainable home that would work well in the UAE’s hot, dry desert climate.

My learning journey of the Project

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Designing a Sustainable Home

In this project: • my group will create a plan for a sustainable home that works well in the UAE's hot, dry desert climate. • my group will think about how to design a house that stays cool in the heat and saves energy. • my group’s plan will include ideas on how to use solar power, save water, and protect the environment. • my group will then present our plan to the class, explaining how our ideas help save energy and make the home eco-friendly.

Steps for Success، Brainstorm Ideas

Start with a question: What problem are you trying to solve? Write everything down: Every idea is a good idea at this stage! Think of real-life examples: What have you seen that could help? Work as a team: Share your ideas and listen to others. Be creative: Imagine new ways to do things, even if they seem unusual. Build on ideas: Share a classmate's idea and make it even better. Keep it simple: Small ideas can make a big difference!

Choose Roles

Potential roles for students:

1. Traditional homes researcher • Look into a range of traditional home design features in desert environments. How did

they use these to keep homes cool? 2. Energy expert • Think about different renewable sources of energy. How can we include them in our

house design? 3. Resources expert • Think about how a sustainable house saves water and reduces waste.

4. Materials expert • Look into different materials that you can use to build houses, and which materials are

more sustainable. 5. Solutions expert • Think about new and original ways to meet the desert challenges and make your home

design more sustainable. 6. Designer • Focus on making the house design look creative and engaging. 7. Proofer • Focus on checking the writing and making sure there are no mistakes.

Materials We Might Need

The following are suggested materials to choose from: 1. A4/A3 paper 2. Rulers 3. Coloured pencils/pens 4. Reference materials on sustainability, lifestyle in the past and the present (The Big Green Legacy, Internet resources) 5. Electronic devices 6. Wi-Fi connection 7. The Big Green Legacy resources

Roles and Responsibilities

My Group Project Roles and Responsibilities

NAME OF STUDENTS

I know that AI tools, like ChatGPT, can help me learn, but I will use them positively.

• My work will show what I know, what I can do, and how hard I worked. • If I include any ideas from AI, I will be honest and let people know.

I can use AI to:

• get guidance • brainstorm ideas • check our understanding