Here at The Wheatcraft Project, we are dedicated to creating and delivering Professional Development that has you entering, acting and leaving as a professional. We place participants in the hot seat, allowing them to experience first-hand what students would feel and see if projects are conducted in this process. We have done away with name games, lecturing and awkward grouping tactics, instead having participants participate and learn through doing.
Teacher Specific PD
Want to learn how PBL works, how business models can be translated into education or how to build authentic STEM experiences? We are building PD experiences for teachers to attend on their time and with their interests. These one-day workshops will focus on content alignment with the new state standards, incorporating STEM principles, technology integration and classroom management tips and tricks.
The Geoengineering Project
Learn how geoengineering is a possible pathway to drawdown of CO2 in our atmosphere and how students can play a vital role in the research and development of new and cutting-edge ideas. This PD will cover integration of new TEKS into classroom practice, technology integration and how to create and run a PBL unit.
Dates: TBD
Project Based Learning
What is Project Based Learning (or Problem Based Learning)? How can I make it most effective? What if I don't teach science or STEM? All these questions and more will be answered as you delve into PBL, its core structure and how to properly implement it. Plus, start building your own PBL and get feedback before you leave!
Dates: TBD
"I really liked and appreciated his philosophy of learning through doing. I thought the activities he provided and the presentation he gave strongly supported this philosophy and gave me a lot of ideas on things I could try in my classroom."
Bismarck Public School Teacher on provided PD
School/District PD
Looking for unique ways to engage your staff, especially in the wake of new standards and ever evolving learning practices? Pulling from years of in classroom experience, a network of Teachers of the Year from across the country and multiple connections with University and industry partners, we have created Professional Development surrounding various topics that align with state science standards. This hands-on, experiential approach will have teachers building, testing and experimenting with tools and equipment, exploring various ways to bring the content to life in their own classrooms. Best part - all the materials we bring for teachers to play with stay WITH the teachers for immediate use in their classrooms!
Current Themed School/District PBL
Plastic Wood Derby
Exploring force, motion and energy through a modernized version of a cub scout classic!
Project Based Learning
Investigate physics and mathematics with bike pump-powered launchers and copy paper!
PBL In Development
Tornado Probes
This weather module has students designing for and forecasting severe weather!
The Geoengineering Project
Build a sustainable food source with the lowest footprint and environmental impact!