Human & Social Biology 4th Year Final Project Description:

Select one of the following suggested project titles to complete a written report. You will work in groups
of 3 to complete this task. Everyone must contribute and a summary sheet of participation should be
submitted highlighting input completed by each group member.

a. School cafeteria produces waste water that runs directly into the nearby creek.
b. School compound is overrun with garbage and debris.
c. School campus is empty and unattractive with very little greenery.
d. School cafeteria produces excess food and waste material.

Written report must contain the following sections:

1. Cover page
a. Title of report
b. Class name
c. Date
d. Group members
2. Table of Content
a. Neatly typed
b. Containing all areas with page numbers
c. Each section aligned neat and carefully
3. Description of the problem
a. Give a brief description of how the statement talks of a problem?
i. What is the problem?
ii. What issues does it create for individuals, school community or a particular
group of individuals?
b. Provide background information about the topic
4. Model
a. Give a clear, precise hypothesis of why there is need for improvement
b. Describe methods of improving the situation
c. Diagram and explanation detailing changes that must be made for improvement
5. Conclusion
a. Specific steps to ensure improvement
b. Proposed benefits from improvement
i. For school
ii. For students
iii. For community
6. Bibliography
a. List of books, records and websites used to gather information
Grading Criteria:

Points Group score

Assessment criteria
allotted
statement of problem
- clear, strong statement indicating the issue 2
- provides relevant details of a
health/environmental issue 2
description of a problem
- explain background on the topic/issue 4
model description
Content - clear statement on need for improvement 2
- clear steps to make improvement plan 4
- diagram showing prediction of improvement 4
method
Conclusion
- give a precise summary of need and methods to 2
create improvement
- specific benefits expected after bringing about 2
change
Organization Layout is follows correct format 2
All sections completed 4
Heading clearly visible and organised 2
Overall Cover page layout is attractive, bordered and neat 2
presentation Fonts remain constant and of suitable choice 2
borders and design carefully selected
Consistent use of correct grammar, spelling and 2
punctuation.
Total 34