Our Boost PBL Experiences
24 PBL Experiences (72 Different ways to run PBL in your class)
Wildlife Sanctuary PBL
A K-2 and 3-5 Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint where your learners will design a wildlife sanctuary.
The Ultimate Treehouse
A K-2 and 3-5 Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Your learners will design the ultimate treehouse.
Super Duper City PBL
A K-2 and 3-5 Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Your learners will create a city for superheroes.
Rainwater Capture Device
A K-2 and 3-5 Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Your learners will build rainwater capture device.
New Transportation PBL
A K-2 and 3-5 Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Learners will invent a new transportation method.
Inclusive Playground PBL
A K-2 and 3-5 Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Learners will design an inclusive playground.
Get The Gold PBL
A K-2 and 3-5 Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Your learners will catch a leprechaun & gold.
Volcano Creature PBL
A K-2 and 3-5 Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Learners will invent a new volcano creature.
Underground Civilization
A 3rd-5th and 6th-8th Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Learners will create a thriving underground civilization.
United Nations Goals PBL
A 3rd-5th and 6th-8th Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Learners will create a Public Service Announcement for UN Goals.
Tabletop Gamer PBL
A 3rd-5th and 6th-8th Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Learners will create a new boardgame that can be played tabletop.
Park Hopper PBL
A 3rd-5th and 6th-8th Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Learners will design an epic amusement park and rides.
Invent A New Sport PBL
A 3rd-5th and 6th-8th Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Learners will create a new sport that can be played by everyone.
Drone Engineers PBL
A 3rd-5th and 6th-8th Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Learners will design and build a drone delivery system.
Multicultural Food Truck
A 3rd-5th and 6th-8th Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Learners will design a multicultural food truck that sells.
Eco-Friendly Kitchen PBL
A 3rd-5th and 6th-8th Full Unit, Mini Project, and Sprint. Learners will invent an eco-friendly kitchen that works everywhere.
Boost For Any Timeline
Every Boost Project-Based Experience Has Three Separate Options
The 2-3 Day PBL Sprint
For The Mid-Unit PBL Activity
Research shows that learning and design sprints can be as effective as full-fledged PBL units. So what are you waiting for? Use a Boost Sprint in the beginning, middle, or end of a unit to level up engagement and empower your learners to create, make, and explore.
The 1-2 Week Mini-project
Teach and Learn Through a PBL Experience
Some of the best learning happens when we dive deep into a project-based experience for 5-10 days and go all in. That's what happens when learners experience our Boost Mini-Projects. Distilled to focus on what really matters, these will engage your class and get them excited to dive into new material and develop new skills.
The 4-5 Week Full PBL Unit
PBL by Design - Full Integrated and Authentic Unit
An immersive Project-Based Learning experience where everything is planned, prepped, and ready to facilitate. Learners go through these full PBL units with sustained inquiry, active exploration, and a framework for creative work.
Our Team
John Spencer
Founder
Hi, I’m John Spencer. I’m a former middle school teacher and current college professor on a quest to transform schools into bastions of creativity and wonder. I want to see teachers unleash the creative potential in all of their students so that kids can be makers, designers, artists, and engineers. I explore research, interview educators, deconstruct systems, and study real-world examples of design thinking in action. I share what I’m learning in books, blog posts, journal articles, free resources, animated videos, and podcasts.
A.J. Juliani
Founder
Hey, I'm A.J. Juliani. I'm a father of five, and Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Adaptable. As a Director of Learning, Curriculum Coordinator, Tech Director, English teacher, football coach, and K-12 Instructional Coach, I've worked towards innovative learning experiences for schools in various roles. I'm also an avid blogger, podcaster, speaker, and author of multiple other books, including the best-sellers Empower and Launch, which I co-wrote with my buddy John!
