PBL Project Info Sheet

1. Teen Safety
PBL Project
Ms. Neal’s Class
Project Description
Problem: There is a large occurrence of teens that are contracting STDs in the Metro
Atlanta area.
Your Task: Create a Teen Safety Initiative that addresses this problem with a cohesive
program that can be used across the service area.
Unit Essential 1. Should sex education teach more than abstinence?
Questions: 2. Are teens catching STDs because they are not informed about symptoms
and safety?
3. What can be done in schools and communities in order to make teens
safer?
4. Should there be health clinics/full time medical staff inside of high
schools?
5. Do we need more community health centers?
Unit Objectives: 1. Identify the STDs that most often affect their demographic
(by the end of 2. Disaggregate survey data in order to create a teen safety proposal
the unit, SWBAT) 3. Produce informative data that targets their demographic
4. Create visually stimulating informational presentations and podcasts
5. Synthesize research results in a concise written format.
Student Work 1. Teen Safety Initiative Brochure
Product: 2. Group Website
3. Group PowerPoint/Podcast
4. Group Collaboration through the Wiki & Blog
Allotted Time - 2 weeks
Frame: