AP CSP Day 9 - Final Project - Presentations and Unit Review

Course Information

• Course: AP Computer Science Principles
• Unit: Big Idea 3 - Impact of Computing (IOC)
• Lesson: Day 9 (50 minutes)
• Learning Objective: IOC-1.I - Present and review final projects

Learning Objectives

Primary Goals

Students will be able to:

1. Understand the process of presenting their final project
2. Deliver clear and effective presentations of their final projects
3. Review key concepts from the unit
4. Analyze real-world scenarios that require project presentations and reviews

AP Exam Alignment

• Big Idea 3: Impact of Computing (16-20% of AP Exam)
• Essential Knowledge: IOC-1.I.1, IOC-1.I.2, IOC-1.I.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 implementation
• Introduce today's topic on final project presentations and unit review

Student Activities:

• Think about: "What are some examples of project presentations in daily life?"

1.2 Final Project Presentation Examples Challenge (5 minutes)

Activity: "Identify the Presentation Elements"
Instructions:

• Groups of 4-6 students
• Identify presentation elements in given scenarios
• Discuss the importance of project presentations

Purpose: Activate thinking about project presentations

Core Content Instruction (20 minutes)

2.1 What is a Final Project Presentation? (10 minutes)

Definition (IOC-1.I.1):

A final project presentation involves showcasing the completed project to an audience, explaining its purpose, functionality, and impact.

Key Concepts:

• Introduction: Briefly describe the project
• Demonstration: Show the project in action
• Explanation: Explain how it works and why it matters
• Q&A: Answer questions from the audience

Case Study: Presenting a project on reducing digital divide

• Process: Introduction, demonstration, explanation, Q&A

2.2 Common Presentation Elements (5 minutes)

Examples:

• Visual aids: Slides, diagrams, screenshots
• Engagement: Ask questions, involve the audience
• Clarity: Use simple language and avoid jargon

Discussion Questions:

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

2.3 Unit Review (5 minutes)

Why is it important?:

• Reinforcement: Strengthen understanding of key concepts
• Preparation: Prepare for upcoming assessments

Discussion Questions:

1. How can we reinforce key concepts during the unit review?
2. Why is preparation important for assessments?

Hands-On Activity (15 minutes)

3.1 Group Project: Present Final Projects (15 minutes)

Activity: "Present Final Projects"
Instructions:

• Groups of 3-4 students
• Present their final projects to the class
• Provide feedback to other groups
• Reflect on the unit's key concepts

Materials:

• **Presentation slides
• **Final project checklist

Learning Goals:

• **Understand project presentations
• **Deliver clear and effective presentations
• **Review key concepts from the unit
• **Present ideas effectively

Assessment:

• **Group participation
• **Presentation quality
• **Feedback thoroughness
• **Reflection clarity

Closure & Reflection (5 minutes)

4.1 Key Concepts Review (2 minutes)

Today's Learning Highlights:

1. ✅ Understanding the process of presenting final projects
2. ✅ Delivering clear and effective presentations
3. ✅ Reviewing key concepts from the unit
4. ✅ Analyzing real-world scenarios

AP Exam Connection:

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

4.2 Next Steps (3 minutes)

• Reflect on the unit: What were the most important takeaways?
• Prepare for assessments: Review key concepts and practice problems
• Celebrate achievements: Acknowledge the hard work and creativity put into the final projects

Supplementary Materials

Activity Card: Peer Feedback on Presentations

Instructions: Students will provide constructive feedback to their peers on the clarity, content, and delivery of their final project presentations.

Knowledge Card: Key Takeaways from the Unit

Content: A summary of the main concepts covered in the unit, including the digital divide, bias, privacy, environmental impact, and global collaboration.