Group Projects Provide small class perspective Provide in-depth research opportunity of subject material not possible in lecture Develop skills in creativity, cooperative behavior; presentation, writing and design, and peer assessment.

NSCI 360 Group Projects Illustrated Guide to the Biotic History, Organisms, and Environment of any of the following geologic time intervals: Processes of Biological Change and Interpretation of the Biosphere and its origin.

Modeling Sculpting Graphic Design Content

Guided Peer Assessment Evaluation Criteria Content Level Scholarly effort Organization Completeness Neatness Creativity Overall Impression

Guided Peer Assessment Each project and person assigned a number Provide standard form and rubric Individuals assess each group with rubric Group members evaluate other group members with rubric Scores are reduced to A-E for scantron One scantron for group eval, one for group colleagues

Guided Peer Assessment Scores are tabulated by computer Average group scores are computed for each group and are weighted by using average intragroup individual scores. System ensures that those who work receive credit. System is generally fair and objective.