PBL= Problem-Based Learning

Problem: The Historical Society of Glen Ellyn wants a self-guided tour that shares the
historical significance of our community. Your job is to create an engaging and educational
historical tour of Glen Ellyn. This tour should highlight six or seven historically significant
locations and the format should be designed to appeal to school-aged children and their families.
These locations must be included:
Lake Ellyn/Hotel
Stacys Tavern

Forest Hill Cemetery

2 historical homes/architecture
1 additional location

Presentation to panel should include:

route/map
method of delivery
justification of choices

Essential Questions:
1. Why learn about our history?
2. How can we curate history?
3. What is the relationship between change and progress?

Driving Questions:
1. What additional historical locations should be part of the
walking tour?
2. What is the most effective way to communicate the
history of Glen Ellyn? (audience & purpose)

Problem: Students will present a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 1: Background Information presented by Mrs. Livingston from the Historical
Society.
Step 2: Conduct research to become an expert in your specialized area (Stacys
Tavern, Lake Ellyn, Forest Hill Cemetery, and Historical Homes.
Step 3: Take notes while at a Field Experience to Stacys Tavern.
Step 4: Report back to your presentation team on your area of expertise.
Step 5: Create a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 6: Prepare and vet your presentation.
Step 7: Present to a panel of experts.
Step 8: Reflect on feedback and make necessary changes.

Problem: Students will present a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 1: Background Information presented by Mrs. Livingston from the Historical
Society.
Step 2: Conduct research to become an expert in your specialized area (Stacys
Tavern, Lake Ellyn, Forest Hill Cemetery, and Historical Homes.
Step 3: Take notes while at a Field Experience to Stacys Tavern.
Step 4: Report back to your presentation team on your area of expertise.
Step 5: Create a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 6: Prepare and vet your presentation.
Step 7: Present to a panel of experts.
Step 8: Reflect on feedback and make necessary changes.

Problem: Students will present a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 1: Background Information presented by Mrs. Livingston from the Historical
Society.
Step 2: Conduct research to become an expert in your specialized area (Stacys
Tavern, Lake Ellyn, Forest Hill Cemetery, and Historical Homes.
Step 3: Take notes while at a Field Experience to Stacys Tavern.
Step 4: Report back to your presentation team on your area of expertise.
Step 5: Create a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 6: Prepare and vet your presentation.
Step 7: Present to a panel of experts.
Step 8: Reflect on feedback and make necessary changes.

Problem: Students will present a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 1: Background Information presented by Mrs. Livingston from the Historical
Society.
Step 2: Conduct research to become an expert in your specialized area (Stacys
Tavern, Lake Ellyn, Forest Hill Cemetery, and Historical Homes.
Step 3: Take notes while at a Field Experience to Stacys Tavern.
Step 4: Report back to your presentation team on your area of expertise.
Step 5: Create a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 6: Prepare and vet your presentation.
Step 7: Present to a panel of experts.
Step 8: Reflect on feedback and make necessary changes.

Problem: Students will present a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 1: Background Information presented by Mrs. Livingston from the Historical
Society.
Step 2: Conduct research to become an expert in your specialized area (Stacys
Tavern, Lake Ellyn, Forest Hill Cemetery, and Historical Homes.
Step 3: Take notes while at a Field Experience to Stacys Tavern.
Step 4: Report back to your presentation team on your area of expertise.
Step 5: Create a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 6: Prepare and vet your presentation.
Step 7: Present to a panel of experts.
Step 8: Reflect on feedback and make necessary changes.

Problem: Students will present a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 1: Background Information presented by Mrs. Livingston from the Historical
Society.
Step 2: Conduct research to become an expert in your specialized area (Stacys
Tavern, Lake Ellyn, Forest Hill Cemetery, and Historical Homes.
Step 3: Take notes while at a Field Experience to Stacys Tavern.
Step 4: Report back to your presentation team on your area of expertise.
Step 5: Create a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 6: Prepare and vet your presentation.
Step 7: Present to a panel of experts.
Step 8: Reflect on feedback and make necessary changes.

Problem: Students will present a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 1: Background Information presented by Mrs. Livingston from the Historical
Society.
Step 2: Conduct research to become an expert in your specialized area (Stacys
Tavern, Lake Ellyn, Forest Hill Cemetery, and Historical Homes.
Step 3: Take notes while at a Field Experience to Stacys Tavern.
Step 4: Report back to your presentation team on your area of expertise.
Step 5: Create a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 6: Prepare and vet your presentation.
Step 7: Present to a panel of experts.
Step 8: Reflect on feedback and make necessary changes.

Problem: Students will present a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 1: Background Information presented by Mrs. Livingston from the Historical
Society.
Step 2: Conduct research to become an expert in your specialized area (Stacys
Tavern, Lake Ellyn, Forest Hill Cemetery, and Historical Homes.
Step 3: Take notes while at a Field Experience to Stacys Tavern.
Step 4: Report back to your presentation team on your area of expertise.
Step 5: Create a self-guided tour plan that is both educational and engaging.
Step 6: Prepare and vet your presentation.
Step 7: Present to a panel of experts.
Step 8: Reflect on feedback and make necessary changes.