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Learning That Matters. Projects That Inspire.

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As we start our journey into project-based learning, there are a few major questions being asked.  Hopefully this information will provide you with some answers.  If not, please reach out to us.

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Why Project Based Learning?

At Meeteetse School, students aren’t just learning about the world, they’re shaping it.  Project Based Learning (PBL) is an approach where students learn by engaging in real-world meaningful projects.  It blends academic content with problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and communication, preparing students for whichever direction life takes them after school.

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Student Presentations

Our project based learning approach is built around authentic work and authentic audiences. Students do not learn only for a grade or a classroom audience. They learn so they can share their thinking, their process, and their growth with others. From local community gatherings to state level conversations and national education events, our students are given opportunities to present their work, tell their stories, and represent their school and community with pride.

These experiences matter. When students present beyond our walls, they build confidence, communication skills, and a sense of purpose. They learn how to explain their thinking, respond to questions, and engage with people of all ages and backgrounds. Most importantly, they see that their voice matters and that their learning has real world value.

Meeteetse School PBL Common Vocabulary

 

For Students & Parents

PBL (Project-Based Learning)
   Learning through meaningful projects that build academic and Life Ready skills.
Driving Question
   An open-ended question that guides the entire project.
Entry Event
   A launch activity that sparks curiosity and introduces the project.
Checkpoint
   Graded progress moments where students complete specific tasks or mini-projects.
Touchpoint
   Quick, non-graded conversations to check progress and offer support.
Close-Out
   The final stage where students demonstrate learning through a product or presentation.
Product
   The finished piece of work or performance that shows learning.
Reflection
   Time for students to think about what they learned and how they grew.
Authentic Audience
   Real people who view or give feedback on student work.
Life Ready Skills
   Essential skills like communication, collaboration, and problem solving.

 

 

For Teachers

Rubric / Proficiency Scale
   Tool describing performance levels for skills or standards.
Touchpoint (Teacher)
   Brief, regular interactions to monitor progress and offer feedback.
Collaborative Work Time
   Time for students to problem solve and create together with teacher guidance.
PBL Time
    Independent project time for students; teachers coach, support, or offer mini-lessons.
Feedback Loop
   Ongoing cycle of feedback and revision.
Timeline / Project Calendar
   Structured schedule with checkpoints, touchpoints, and due dates.

"In PBL, I get to design projects about things I care about. It’s not just about grades, it’s about creating something real." — 9th Grade Student

PBL Project Gallery

Our lower elementary explored habitats and created models of the habitats that they learned about.  They showcased their work and had to answer questions from the community during a celebration open house.  

Four children stand in front of a mountain-themed display.

Meeteetse School has been a leader in the Wyoming Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) initiative. Our students presented the power of student voice in education to over 200 people in Riverton, Wyoming.  In October, 2025, they will present to hundreds of national school leaders, students, and policy makers at the Aurora Institute Symposium, held in New Orleans, Louisianna.  

A group of people stand near a mountain-themed display with stick figures.

Students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade participated in expedition yellowstone.  They spent most of the year in experiential learning with Yellowstone as the topic.  They incorporated reading, writing, science, math, and art into various aspects of our first National Park.  Then they spent 4 days learning from a park rangers in the park.  

A group of people pose in front of the Yellowstone National Park sign.

One of our PBL groups selected to host the first annual Meeteetse’s Got Talent, talent showcase.  They were responsible for marketing, decorations, approving contestants, stage and sound operations, and asking for sponsorship.  The final showcase was a night full of song and dance, magic tricks, and fun.  

Poster for a talent show with a star and shoes on a sidewalk.

One group of secondary students worked with our local museum to inhance some of their displays.  They researched the display topic to provide additional details and are working on display options for the future. 

A group of children listens to a presentation in a museum, looking at a fox pelt.

  • Our lower elementary explored habitats and created models of the habitats that they learned about.  They showcased their work and had to answer questions from the community during a celebration open house.  

    Four children stand in front of a mountain-themed display.

  • Meeteetse School has been a leader in the Wyoming Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) initiative. Our students presented the power of student voice in education to over 200 people in Riverton, Wyoming.  In October, 2025, they will present to hundreds of national school leaders, students, and policy makers at the Aurora Institute Symposium, held in New Orleans, Louisianna.  

    A group of people stand near a mountain-themed display with stick figures.

  • Students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade participated in expedition yellowstone.  They spent most of the year in experiential learning with Yellowstone as the topic.  They incorporated reading, writing, science, math, and art into various aspects of our first National Park.  Then they spent 4 days learning from a park rangers in the park.  

    A group of people pose in front of the Yellowstone National Park sign.

  • One of our PBL groups selected to host the first annual Meeteetse’s Got Talent, talent showcase.  They were responsible for marketing, decorations, approving contestants, stage and sound operations, and asking for sponsorship.  The final showcase was a night full of song and dance, magic tricks, and fun.  

    Poster for a talent show with a star and shoes on a sidewalk.

  • One group of secondary students worked with our local museum to inhance some of their displays.  They researched the display topic to provide additional details and are working on display options for the future. 

    A group of children listens to a presentation in a museum, looking at a fox pelt.