Group Projects

Directions:
This is a project in creative and critical group process. However, since effective group process is dependent on the minds and work of individuals, there is also an individual component. 

Each group will pick a chapter at random and be responsible for learning the objectives within their chapter and presenting a forty (40) minute presentation on the material to the class. There will be a ten (10) minute question and answer session following each presentation. The material may be presented in any method (video clips no longer than five minutes long) the group may wish to choose as long as each individual plays a part in the presentation. Make arrangements with instructor beforehand for any audio/visual needs (PowerPoint). Attendance and attentiveness during fellow group presentations will affect individual grades.

Each group will elect a chair and a secretary. The purpose of the chair will be to direct group, through a consensus, towards a quality final product. The purpose of the secretary will be to take notes during any group preparation meetings. 

Each member of the group will be expected to keep notes of group preparation meetings and personal study times. These notes will be turned in on the date of the group presentation.

In a well rounded group, each member of the group will receive the same grade. Therefore, group participation is highly recommended. If one or two members of the group decide not to work, their lack of involvement and effort will not affect their fellow group member’s grades.

Grading will be take place of the Final (350 pts.) All past quizzes will be replaced with passing grades and there will be no future quizzes to take. Grade for the class will be based upon the following:

Quizzes (These will be good behavior points. )	150 pts			A	930-1000
Midterm Examination				250 pts			A-	  900-929
Research Paper				250 pts			B+	  870-899
Group Project = Final Examination		350 pts			B	  830-869
					Total 1000 pts			B-	  800-829
									C+	  770-799
									C	  730-769
									C-	  700-729
									D	  650-699
									F	      0-649

Group Chapters and Constituents

Group 1 – Chapter 6
James B.
Brandy B.
Jared C.
Dawn S.
	Group 2 – Chapter 7
Elizabeth C.
Angel E.
Gab M.
Heather T.	Group 3 – Chapter 14
Tim B.
Paul J.
Jorge M.
Matt S.	Group 4 – Chapter 9
Doug B.
Alicia D.
Joanna R.
Nathan W.	
Group 5 – Chapter 16
T. J. B.
Christina C.
Derek D.
Kim J.	Group 6 – Chapter 11
Amber C.
Corina H.
Dustin L.
Crystal P.	Group 7 – Chapter 12
Corey B.
Melissa C.
Bryan D.	

New Class Schedule
DATE OF
CLASS MEETING	TOPIC
OF CLASS	READING ASSIGNMENT	GRADED
WORK	
Monday, March 15	Description and Explanation of Group Projects		Tell Brother Dennis who the chair and secretary are for each group.	
Wednesday, March 17	In Class Group Meeting		Meet with group during class to discuss presentation.	
Friday, March 19	NO CLASS MEETING: PREVIEW WEEKEND	
Monday, March 22	Group 5 Presents Chapter 16	Hause pp. 291-308.		
Wednesday, March 24	In Class Group Meeting		Meet with group during class to discuss presentation.	
Friday, March 26	NO CLASS MEETING: UGST SYMPOSIUM	
Monday, March 29	Group 1 Presents Chapter 6	Hause pp. 100-118.		
Wednesday, March 31	Brother Dennis Presents Chapter 6			
Friday, April 2	PROBABLE VIDEO DAY	
Monday, April 5	Group 3 Presents Chapter 14	Hause pp. 253-271.	LAST DAY TO DROP WITHOUT AN “F”	
Wednesday, April 7	Brother Dennis Presents Chapter 14			
Friday, April 9	NO CLASS MEETING: EASTER BREAK	
Monday, April 12	NO CLASS MEETING: EASTER BREAK	
Wednesday, April 14	Group 4 Presents Chapter 9	Hause pp. 157-175.		
Friday, April 16	PROBABLE VIDEO DAY	RESEARCH PAPER DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS	
Monday, April 19	Group 6 Presents Chapter 11	Hause pp. 195-213.		
Wednesday, April 21	Brother Dennis Presents Chapter 11			
Friday, April 23	PROBABLE VIDEO DAY	
Monday, April 26	Group 7 Presents Chapter 12	Hause pp. 214-252.		
Wednesday, April 28	NO CLASS MEETING: SCHOOL TRIP	
Friday, April 30	Group 2 Presents Chapter 7	Hause pp. 119-136.	LAST DAY TO TURN IN A LATE RESEARCH PAPER
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FIRST MAKE UP THE MIDTERM EXAMINATION THAT I MISSED DAY	
Monday, May 3	General Review and Conclusion
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DO NOT MISS THIS DAY. IT WILL AFFECT YOUR SEMESTER GRADE IF YOU SKIP	LAST MAKE UP 
THE MIDTERM EXAMINATION THAT I MISSED DAY