Problem
You are designing a 3rd grade lesson in science on the life cycles, specifically the following content standard: 3-LS1-1. Describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death. You want students to demonstrate their understanding of the standard via a group project. What is the project going to be? How are you going to determine the groups for students? How will you evaluate both group and individual learning? Discuss why collaboration in science is essential and the role constructive feedback/criticism plays in teaching/learning.