1. Group Project Issues and Problems in your Community or at Denton High School

2. Requirements Each of the Group Problem Solving Process steps must be addressed and have at least one slide. – Define the Problem – Establish Criteria for a Workable Solution (Min of 3) – Analyze the Problem – Suggest Possible Solutions – Evaluate Each Solution and Select the Best One – Suggest Ways for Testing or Carrying Out the Solution Minimum of ten slides total, not including the title slide. Maximum of 20 Slides.

3. Requirements Need to have at least three pieces of information, data, statistics, etc… Must cite the source for your information. The MAIN FOCUS of the presentation should be the Solution and how we would implement it here in our community or Denton High School. We are not “Bashing” this community, school, teachers, etc... May not use names.

4. Select an Issue Parking Cafeteria Food Locker/Locker Room Theft Traffic on Fulton Bullying Grading (Policies, Procedures, Teachers Entering Grades, etc…) Appearance of School Bathroom Cleanliness Drugs Fighting Skipping Crowded Hallways/Passing Periods Campus Waste and Recycling Issues

5. Select an Issue If your group would like to select another issue, present it to me and I will consider it. If it is not on the previous list, it must be approved by me.

6. Due at the End of Day 1 Step 1- “Identify the Problem” – Your Groups Topic Step 2- “Establish Criteria for a Workable Solution” – Your Groups List of 3-5 Criteria Step 3: “Analyze the Problem” – Your groups plan for research, analyzing, surveys, etc… Each Person must have a plan

7. Grading Content – In Depth Coverage of Topic (Details & Examples) – Minimum of THREE pieces of data and the source – At Least THREE Criteria for a Workable Solution – Knowledge of Subject/Topic – All Required Steps are Present

8. Grading Organization – Well Organized – Proper use of bulleted lists – Headings: Information properly grouped by related material – Minimum of 10 Slides, Maximum of 20 (Not including Title Slide)

9. Grading Attractiveness (Enhancement of Presentation): – Use of: Graphics Font Color Effects

10. Grading Effectiveness: – Solution was thoroughly thought out and convincing – Plan Implementation is realistic (to the best of your knowledge)

11. Grading Oral Presentation – Everyone has a part – Interesting – Rehearsed – Smooth Delivery – Holds Audience Attention