For Problem Based Learning strategies, I did a google search for strategies to use with 5th grade students, as I spend a lot of time in our general education 5th grade class due to my caseload. I came across this Schoolyard Habitat activity that I thought was interesting and a good example of PBL. This website includes the question/prompt, as well as student examples of work around the prompt for the lesson. Every document needed is also shared on this page, including standards being addressed and why PBL is a good strategy to use in the classroom. There's even information on modifying it for a higher grade level.
After reviewing the lesson and information, I can see how the students could get excited about completing a project and setting goals for completion. It seems much more interesting then reading and answering questions from a text book.
Link for PBL example:
http://pblu.org/projects/schoolyard-habitat-project
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