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Source
PBL University (PBLU)

Subject
English Language Arts

Grade Level
9, 10

Cyrano's Funk

In this task, students will focus on the story Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmund Rostand  and fullfill assignments while embodying a chosen character by taking to social media.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts

Source
PBL University (PBLU)

Subject
Science, Engineering, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Design It Clean

In this task, students will get into groups and design affordable and realistic water filters.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts

Source
PBL University (PBLU)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Fall of Javert

In this task, students must use quadratic functions to determine how high the bridge was that Javert, from Les Miserable, fell from in order for him to be able to sing for the full 8 second interval. Students will then explore this further with two additional project tasks.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts
4. Sample Approaches and Conclusion

Source
PBL University (PBLU)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Three Shots

In this task, students will calculate the probabilities of a basketball teams outcomes when fouled at the end-game buzzer and explore further with two additional project tasks. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts
4. Sample Approach and Conclusion

Source
PBL University (PBLU)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Xbox Xponential

In this task, students will write an exponential function based on Moore's Law and a gaming console. They will further develop calculations through two additional project tasks. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts
4. Sample Approach and Conclusion

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