AP CSP Day 8 - Final Project - Implementation

Course Information

• Course: AP Computer Science Principles
• Unit: Big Idea 3 - Impact of Computing (IOC)
• Lesson: Day 8 (50 minutes)
• Learning Objective: IOC-1.H - Implement a final project

Learning Objectives

Primary Goals

Students will be able to:

1. Understand the process of implementing a final project
2. Develop their final project based on the planning phase
3. Test and refine their project implementation
4. Analyze real-world scenarios that require project implementation

AP Exam Alignment

• Big Idea 3: Impact of Computing (16-20% of AP Exam)
• Essential Knowledge: IOC-1.H.1, IOC-1.H.2, IOC-1.H.3
• Computational Thinking Practice: 3.A - Evaluate the impacts of computing innovations

Lesson Structure (50 minutes)

Opening Hook (10 minutes)

1.1 Welcome & Lesson Preview (5 minutes)

Teacher Activities:

• Recap previous day's content on final project planning
• Introduce today's topic on final project implementation

Student Activities:

• Think about: "How will you implement your final project?"

1.2 Final Project Implementation Examples Challenge (5 minutes)

Activity: "Identify the Implementation Steps"
Instructions:

• Groups of 4-6 students
• Identify implementation steps in given scenarios
• Discuss the importance of project implementation

Purpose: Activate thinking about final project implementation

Core Content Instruction (20 minutes)

2.1 What is Final Project Implementation? (10 minutes)

Definition (IOC-1.H.1):

Final project implementation involves turning the project plan into a working solution.

Key Concepts:

• Coding: Writing the actual code
• Testing: Verifying the project works as expected
• Debugging: Fixing any issues that arise
• Documentation: Providing clear instructions and explanations

Case Study: Implementing a project on reducing digital divide

• Project: Develop a program to provide free internet access
• Implementation structure: Write code, test functionality, debug errors

2.2 Common Final Project Implementation Steps (5 minutes)

Examples:

• Write code: Translate the plan into code
• Test functionality: Ensure all features work correctly
• Debug errors: Fix any issues that arise

Discussion Questions:

1. What makes good final project implementation?
2. Can you think of an example where project implementation is used in daily life?
3. Why is project implementation important in computing?

2.3 Advanced Final Project Implementation Concepts (5 minutes)

Why is it important?:

• Efficiency: Ensuring the project runs smoothly
• Collaboration: Facilitating teamwork during implementation

Discussion Questions:

1. How can we ensure efficiency in project implementation?
2. Why is collaboration important when implementing projects?

Hands-On Activity (15 minutes)

3.1 Group Project: Implement a Final Project (15 minutes)

Activity: "Implement Your Final Project"
Instructions:

• Groups of 3-4 students
• Implement part of their final project based on the planning phase
• Test the functionality of their project
• Present progress to the class

Materials:

• **Implementation worksheet
• **Final project checklist

Learning Goals:

• **Understand final project implementation
• **Develop project based on planning
• **Test and refine implementation
• **Present ideas effectively

Assessment:

• **Group participation
• **Project quality
• **Testing thoroughness
• **Presentation clarity

Closure & Preview (5 minutes)

4.1 Key Concepts Review (2 minutes)

Today's Learning Highlights:

1. ✅ Understanding the process of implementing a final project
2. ✅ Developing project based on planning
3. ✅ Testing and refining implementation
4. ✅ Analyzing real-world scenarios

AP Exam Connection:

• These concepts will appear in AP exam multiple choice questions
• Understanding final project implementation is crucial for the Explore Performance Task

4.2 Next Class Preview (3 minutes)

Day 9 Topic: "Final Project - Presentations and Unit Review"

• Learning Objective: IOC-1.I - Present and review final projects
• Activity: Practicing project presentations
• Homework: Continue working on your final project implementation

Supplementary Materials

Activity Card: Debug and Test Your Project

Instructions: Students will systematically debug and test their projects, documenting issues and resolutions.

Knowledge Card: Common Coding Errors and Fixes

Content: A list of frequent coding mistakes and strategies to address them effectively.