TASK

2nd Quarter task:

The Problem
-You will identify an environmental or logistical problem within the school that your group will attempt to solve/provide an alternate procedural model
-IMPACT: who is most affected by the problem? How does this adversely affect the daily school environment?
-Project Presentations--First Semester Final Exam Time
-EX: iPizzle (ipad) Problem: Paper consumption

RUBRIC
-Identification of environmental issue or school problem: and research (10%) of total score)-how well does the project describe the negative effects of the environmental issue or school problem with global implications? does the project describe the environment and/or people impacted? did the team research the issue/problem thoroughly through a variety of sources?
-state hypothesis: (5% of total score)- Has a hypothesis that is measurable and demonstrates creative thinking been developed
-Plan and design: (25% of total score)- does the project thoughtfully develop and clearly articulate its plan, including project steps, timeline for completion, necessary resources, proposed methodology, anticipated results, and data collection? did the team exhibit originality in planning and designing the projects including selection of variables and use of processes and materials that are eco-friendly or sustainable and/or relevant? Are the roles of team members, Team Advisor/Mentor and others clearly defined? Did all team members participate in all aspects of the project?

-Analyze and provide Results: (20% of total score)- How well does the project describe and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and reference how the hypothesis impacted the problem?

-CONCLUSION: (20% of total score)- How well does the project describe what was learned and the impact, if any, on the problem statement? Was the solution innovative? how well does the project describe the project results and challenges?

-SHARE IT: (15% of total score)- how did the team inform others of the issue/problem? did others become involved? were findings communicated creatively? how well did the team recommend how other communities might benefit from the solution, including potential challenges?

-GLOBAL IMPACT: (5% of total score) -How well does the project describe the global implications and how to implement globally?