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U.S. History
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World History
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/US_Icon.jpg) |
Students will decide what makes an object "iconic" and an important part of America culture.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/World_Calendar.jpg) |
Students will determine whether proposals for a new calendar are worth putting into effect.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/US_Labor-Day.jpg) |
Students will investigate the origin and purpose of Labor Day, and decide on how to spread that info.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/World_Veterans.jpg) |
Students will review the details of Veterans Day, and decide how it can be observed at a local level.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/US_Memorial-Day.jpg) |
Students will recognize the meaning of Memorial Day, and decide on a worthy monument in their town.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/World_Olympics.jpg) |
Students will review the mascot of previous Olympic Games, and design a new one for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
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High School Math
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High School English
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Math_Penny.jpg) |
Students will review proposals to get rid of the penny, and decide what action should be taken.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/English_Awards-Show.jpg) |
Students will propose their own "Awards Shows" that will draw an audience on Primetime TV.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Math_Testing.jpg) |
Students will determine which type of assessments are best to evaluate student performance.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/English_Mascots.jpg) |
Students will choose and design a new mascot for their school.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Math_Year-Round-Schools.jpg) |
Students will investigate the concept of "Year-Round Schooling," and decide if it should be put into widescale practice.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/English_Television.jpg) |
Students will review the television schedule of major networks, and then pitch their own shows to boost ratings.
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Economics
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The Sciences
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Economics_Pumpkin.jpg) |
Students will propose ways that a pumpkin patch can be transformed into a "Family Destination" for the Fall season.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Science_DST.jpg) |
Students will investigate Daylight Savings Time and evaluate its necessity and effectiveness.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Economics_Thanksgiving.jpg) |
Students will evaluate the trend of large store chains staying open on Thanksgiving Day, and determine what action they would take as a store owner.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Science_Hurricane.jpg) |
Students will determine what the role of a meteorologist needs to be as an approaching storm gains strength.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Economics_Wearables.jpg) |
Students will review different types of "wearable technology" and predict which devices will have a major impact.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Science_Jobs.jpg) |
Students will predict the "next big thing," and determine how they can become involved with it.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Economics_Drones.jpg) |
Students will investigate the commercial use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ("drones"), and decide how they should be regulated.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Science_Pet-Cloning.jpg) |
Students will investigate the controversial issue of pet cloning and decide on how to regulate the practice.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Economics_Athlete.jpg) |
Students will determine whether college athletes should be compensated for their efforts.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Science_Space.jpg) |
Students will review our space program in its current state and determine how money and resources should be allocated.
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![](http://toolboxforteachers.s3.amazonaws.com/Core/PBL/PBL_high-school/HS-PBLs_by-subject/Economics_Brands.jpg) |
Students will review major brands and products and determine which ones have been "influential" in shaping our society.
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