1. Discuss the potential pitfalls in project design.
2. Discuss the features of a good project.
3. Discuss where project ideas come from.
4. Discuss the steps to design a project.
5. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

1. The potential pitfall in project based learning is having a long activity that doesn't have many learning outcomes. Based on what we've learned in lecture and in the book, a good project can teach students many different content area subjects. For example they can learn math, english, science and history all in one project. The pitfall is that the class spends so much time on a project that doesn't teach them anything more than what they could've learned from a book or a teacher. The second potential pitfall in project based learning is what the book calls "Technology layered over traditional practice." Basically this pitfall says that if the technology isn't essential to the project than it's nothing more than a research report. Thirds talks about how one theme can address many different learning outcomes for students if manipulated to do so. Lastly is that the project can have too many steps that take away the uniqueness of each individual. 

2. The features of a good project are loosely designed with the possibility of different learning paths. They allow students to construct meaning, and leave room for inquiry. They capture the interests of students and a realistic. They involve others in the students communities, include primary resources, allow students to learn from each other. Uses 21st century skills and literacies, and students are learning by doing. 

3. Project ideas should come from the students. In the book the teachers were going to work on a unit about ocean's but they noticed that a large group of students were interested in boats. They figured they should change the unit to boats instead of oceans because they connect with the students interests. It's important for students to have their interests taken into account because this will create a passion in learning for the students. 

4. The steps in designing a project are to first revisit the framework. In this step the teacher(s) should make a list of possible learning objects for their students in each content area. Then they will want to figure out what 21st century skills they will want to address. Finally identify learning dispositions the teacher wants to foster.

Second step includes looking into the future at the end of the project. How will the students be different as a learner? 

Third includes creating the instruction for the project. It's important to leave enough room for creativity. 

Finally the step includes how are you going to get the students excited about the project?

5. This chapter I thought really connected to the lesson plan each member in our group has to write.