In a Project-Based Learning environment, student choice drives motivation. But how do we maintain that agency when AI enters the mix? This workshop explores how to help students make conscious decisions about if, when, and how to use AI to support their inquiry rather than replace it. We will introduce a practical framework that categorizes work into different paths. Through hands-on activities and customized scenarios, you will practice guiding students through this decision-making process. You will leave with a clear strategy to turn AI into a scaffold for independence rather than a shortcut to completion.