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Project Based Inquiry Science: Vehicles in Motion
by Janet L. Kolodner Joseph S. Krajcik Daniel C. Edelson Brian J. Reiser Mary L. StarrProject-Based Science suggests that students should learn science through engaging in the same kinds of inquiry practices scientists use, in the context of scientific problems relevant to their lives and using tools authentic to science.
Project Earth (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina is learning about climate change for a class project. What she discovers leads her to making plans to reduce energy use around her house. Her plans run into a few snags, and she becomes frustrated about whether she’s doing enough. With the help of her understanding parents and teacher along with a new friend, Jina finds out even small changes can lead to positive outcomes.
Project Food Drive (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimEach class is competing to collect the most food for the local food pantry. The winning class gets to pick books for the library! Jina and her friends know exactly which books they’d pick. But what happens when a classmate’s family experiences an emergency and Jina and her friends decide to risk winning the competition to help their classmate in need?
Project Friendship (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina’s on a mission to cheer up her grandmother whose best friend moved away. Jina decides to do all the things Halmoni loves, but her plans flounder. When Jina discovers the library needs volunteer readers, she thinks it could be the answer to her grandmother’s friendship problem. Can Jina convince Halmoni that she’s right?
Project Kindness (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong has a dilemma! Jina learns that a missing cat in the neighborhood belongs to Ava, an older girl at her school who appears mean and angry all the time. Jina and her friends wonder if the cat ran away because of its mean owner. Jina demonstrates empathy when she decides they should help look for the lost cat. In the end, they learn things aren&’t always as they appear.
Project Management (2nd Edition)
by Jeffery K. PintoProject Management employs a managerial, business-oriented approach to the management of projects, which is reinforced throughout the text with current examples of project management in action. Introduction: Why Project Management?; The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture; Project Selection and Portfolio Management; Leadership and the Project Manager; Scope Management; Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation; Risk Management; Cost Estimation and Budgeting; Project Scheduling: Networks, Duration Estimation, and Critical Path; Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks; Critical Chain Project Scheduling; Resource Management; Project Evaluation and Control; Project Closeout and Termination For readers or future mangers interested in understanding the fundamentals of project management from a variety of business applications and examples.
Project Management for Scientists and Engineers
by Merrie Barron Andrew BarronThe goal of the Rice University course Management for Science and Engineering (MSCI-610 - ENGI 610) is to provide the skills for science and engineering to meet the challenges of their future careers, whether they be in academia, industry, or as an entrepreneur. The course was started in 1998 and has evolved over the years. The course is taught to undergraduates, graduate students, and professional masters students and involves the areas of organizational behavior & leadership, accounting, marketing, strategy, entrepreneurship, and project management. It is this last area that is covered in this book. Irrespective of your future career in science and engineering you will be involved in projects and an awareness of the factors that enable a successful project is important for all team members. This course is not aimed at making you a certified project manager, but to provide the skills that will allow you to be a more effective project team member and also when you are dragged screaming and kicking into the role of accidental project manager.
Project Management from Simple to Complex
by Russell Darnall John M. PrestonIn a world that is becoming more virtual, more global, and more complex, the project manager's ability to function in this environment becomes critical to the success of the project. Project Management from Simple to Complex explores project management within this complex, virtual, and global environment. This is not a standard textbook that was adapted to the new publishing paradigm but was designed from the beginning to utilize its capabilities. The book is written in collaboration by an expert in Project Management--Russell Darnall--and an expert in writing instructional texts and using technology for communicating online--John Preston--to create a unique learning environment that prepares students to manage projects in a global, multicultural, and online environment.
Project Management from Simple to Complex Version 1.1
by Russell Darnall John M. PrestonIn a world that is becoming more virtual, more global, and more complex, the project manager's ability to function in this environment becomes critical to the success of the project. Project Management from Simple to Complex explores project management within this complex, virtual, and global environment. This is not a standard textbook that was adapted to the new publishing paradigm; it was designed from the beginning to utilize its capabilities. The book is written in collaboration by an expert in Project Management—Russell Darnall—and an expert in writing instructional textbooks and using technology for communicating online—John Preston—to create a unique learning environment that prepares students to manage projects in a global, multicultural, and online environment. Project Management from Simple to Complex features a new model for managing projects, as well as, exploration into the personal dynamics of project management and the role those dynamics play in project outcomes.
Project Management: A Managerial Approach (Eighth Edition)
by Jack R. Meredith Samuel J. MantelAs the use of project management to accomplish organisational goals continues to grow, skills related to understanding human behavior, evaluating organisational issues, and using quantitative methods are all necessary for successful project management. Meredith and Mantel have drawn from experiences in the workplace to develop a text that teaches the student how to build skills necessary for selecting, initiating, operating, and controlling all types of projects.
Project Management: Absolute Beginner's Guide (Third Edition)
by Greg HorineSucceed as a project manager, even if you've never run a project before! This book is the fastest way to master every project management task, from upfront budgeting and scheduling through execution, managing teams through closing projects, and learning from experience. Updated for the latest web-based project management tools and the newest version of PMP certification, this book will show you exactly how to get the job done, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Project management has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Project Management could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to modern project management. . . simple, practical instructions for succeeding with every task you'll need to perform! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: * Master the key skills and qualities every project manager needs * Lead projects, don't just "manage" them * Avoid 15 most common mistakes new project managers make * Learn from troubled, successful, and "recovered" projects * Set the stage for success by effectively defining your project * Build a usable project plan and an accurate work breakdown structure (WBS) * Create budgets and schedules that help you manage risk * Use powerful control and reporting techniques, including earned value management * Smoothly manage project changes, issues, risks, deliverables, and quality * Manage project communications and stakeholder expectations * Organize and lead high-performance project teams * Manage cross-functional, cross-cultural, and virtual projects * Work successfully with vendors and Project Management Offices * Make the most of Microsoft Project and new web-based alternatives * Get started with agile and "critical chain" project management
Project Nature (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina and her family like to spend time in nature. When Jina learns that a lot of kids don’t often experience the great outdoors, she comes up with plans to start her very own nature club. But when Jina’s parents put a damper on her plans, Jina has to find another way to make a difference. Can she introduce other kids to the joys of nature?
Project Neighbor (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong is ready to help a neighbor in need! Jina and her parents volunteer to work with a group building homes for people. Jina can’t wait to wear a hard hat and use power tools. Unfortunately, reality doesn’t live up to Jina’s expectations. Then Jina and her friends discover Mr. Rossi needs help in his yard. Is this the project she’s been waiting for?
Project Park Art (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong wants to clean up graffiti! When Jina discovers ugly graffiti on a park wall, she and her friends try to clean it up themselves with little luck. Then Jina discovers that not all graffiti is ugly, and some street artists create beautiful works of public art. Jina and her friends, along with the help of street artists, turn the graffiti in the park into something everyone can enjoy.
Project Pets (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina wants to find homes for pets in need! When a litter of kittens and their mother show up at her cousin Shawn's house, Jina is determined that the kittens will be perfect pets. But Jina's plans don't go quite as she expected them to!
Project Playground (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong wants her voice heard! Jina&’s school is getting new playground equipment with no plans to include students in the decision on which equipment to get. After Ms. Hunter reads Jina&’s class a book about a girl who starts a climate protest movement, Jina decides to start a protest movement of her own. She and her classmates chant and carry signs asking for a voice in the playground decision. Their protest works, and the students vote to get a climbing wall and a zip line for their school.
Project Share Table (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong wants to stop wasting food! She can&’t believe how much food gets thrown away at home and at her school. When she finds out how food waste impacts the environment, she wants to take action! Jina makes a plan to stop wasting food at home. With help from her school&’s custodians, Jina and her friends start a Share Table so kids can donate their uneaten food instead of throwing it in the trash.
Project Star: The Universe In Your Hands
by Harold P. Coyle Harvard Observatory StaffFun activities to learn about the universe and astronomy.
Project Toad (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimA visit to the zoo opens Jina’s eyes to an endangered species in her very own state. She finds out she gets to help with a project to save this animal. But there’s a small problem. The animal is far from being cute and cuddly like her beloved panda bears. Will Jina overcome her reluctance and make a difference after all?
Project-Based Inquiry Science: Animals in Action
by Janet L. Kolodner Joseph S. Krajcik Daniel C. Edelson Brian J. ReiserNIMAC-sourced textbook
Project-Based Inquiry Science: Astronomy
by Janet L. Kolodner Joseph S. Krajcik Daniel C. Edelson Brian J. Reiser Mary L. StarrNIMAC-sourced textbook
Project-Based Inquiry Science: Digging-In
by Janet L. Kolodner Joseph S. Krajcik Daniel C. Edelson Brian J. Reiser Mary L. StarrScience textbook
Project-Based Inquiry Science: Ever-Changing Earth
by Janet L. Kolodner Joseph S. Krajcik Daniel C. Edelson Brian J. Reiser Mary L. StarrLearning by Design TM derives from Problem-Based Learning and suggests sequencing, social practices, and reflective activities for promoting learning. It engages students in design practices, including the use of iteration and deliberate reflection.