Things to change for the project next year

I can't thank all of you enough who were the guinea pigs for this experiment in a global problems, local solutions curriculum. This was the first time I ever tried anything like this and was really impressed by the work that all of you put in. Here's the feedback you gave for ways to change/improve the project for next year.

Most of the feedback you gave fit into these categories:

No more than two groups per topic, first come first serve blog posting.

Give students a better explanation of why they are doing research.

Mandatory group meetings with Ms. Saxe

More variety of topics

Better timeline for turning in assignments; set dates and times for turning in work.

Present the projects earlier in the term, especially because the Sophomores are going on the Expedition.

More opportunities to practice public speaking throughout the year.