PBL and Electives
Jane’s Project-Based Learning, Electives & Enrichment Portfolio
Jane Thompson’s electives are designed around project-based learning (PBL), where students learn by doing, create authentic work, and build skills they can apply to real life. This page highlights her hands-on, interest-driven learning, including foreign language, athletics, service, and creative design.
Foreign Language – Spanish II (Project-Based Learning)
How Projects Drive Learning
Instead of learning just vocabulary drills, Jane applied Spanish in real communication projects, helping her build confidence.
Completed PBL Tasks
- Conversational Spanish Clips: Weekly recorded conversations
- Cultural Exploration Project: Traditional Foods of Latin America, slides + short presentation
- Phrasebook Design Project: Her personally-created digital Spanish notebook with useful expressions
Audio files • Slides • Phrasebook PDF
“I used Spanish to share real stories, not just answer worksheets.”
Athletics & Physical Education (Applied PBL Projects)
Athletics for Jane includes goal-based challenges, data tracking, and reflective success metrics.
Basketball – Project Focus
- Skill Progress Tracking: Speed/time data → graphed in math class
- Training Journal Project: Weekly logs with reflection entries
- Sports Nutrition Mini-Project: Plate planning + performance notes
Softball – Competitive Application
- Game analysis + strategy discussions
- Collaboration + leadership indicators
- Self-assessed growth milestones
Community Service & Leadership (Experience-Driven PBL)
Athletics for Jane includes goal-based challenges, data tracking, and reflective success metrics.
Animal Shelter Project
Jane’s volunteering was documented as a service project:
Deliverables:
- Service Reflection Essay
- Photo collage of events
- Impact Summary: How socialization improves adoptability
Leadership Workshop Challenge
- Team activity planning
- Public-speaking practice
- Personal growth goals + self-assessment rubric
Creative Arts & Digital Skills (Design-Driven Projects)
Photography + Digital Design Portfolio
Jane created a storytelling portfolio:
Key Projects:
- Sports in Motion (action photography series)
- Environmental Storytelling (combined with science field work)
- Exhibit posters for history project
Tools Used: Canva • Phone camera • Google Slides
Music Mini-Project
- Performance recording + reflection on improvement
- Repertoire summary for recital confidence
Cross-Curricular Project-Based Learning Showcases
World Civilization Museum Exhibit
(Social Studies + Art + Literacy)
Jane designed artifacts, label cards, and a story-driven layout to teach visitors about innovation in ancient civilizations.
Project Skills:
Research • Visual Design • Public Presentation
Environmental Field Study
(Science + Geography + Photography)
Jane conducted a real-world ecosystem study, collected soil observations, identified native species, and presented findings.
Project Skills:
Scientific Method • Data Analysis • Environmental Responsibility
- Performance recording + reflection on improvement
- Repertoire summary for recital confidence
Skills Strengthened Through PBL
Skill Area
Demonstrated Through Projects
Collaboration & Communication
Spanish presentations, team sports, leadership tasks
Problem-Solving
Basketball data analysis, environmental research
Research & Critical Thinking
Museum exhibit, field study, cultural investigation
Creativity & Media Literacy
Photography portfolio, design projects
Self-Management
Volunteer hours tracking, training logs, and reflection reports
Parent/Evaluator Progress Summary
Project-based learning allows Jane to take ownership of her education, create meaningful work, and understand why her learning matters. Her projects demonstrate initiative, creativity, and growth in both academic and personal skills. She is developing real-world competencies that will support her in college, community life, and future careers.