Process

        This is an interdisciplinary project that includes roles that cover four subject areas: Social science, English, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Mathematics. The students should be given at least three weeks to work on this project, including a day or two of full class time a week to meet with their groups.

        As the teacher, you will decide the makeup of the groups. It would be wise to poll the students' preferences for each of the subjects at hand. This will help you to form effective teams that are interested in their specific roles. Also, try to even out the groups as far as academic ability. Regularly check up with the groups to make sure one person is not doing all the work, while the others are merely sitting there twiddling their thumbs. Encourage group interaction and allow the classroom to be mildly noisy during group days, so long as the noise is a result of brainstorming and educational activity.

        Since this project is indicative of the many group projects students will likely encounter in college, try to put a strong emphasis and importance on the project. If you use a syllabus, highlight the project at the beginning of the semester. Continue to mention the project as the semester progresses. The students will then feel like it is a very significant part of the class and of their grade as well. Establishing a fun atmosphere around the project will help to make students more enthused and excited about the process.

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