Development Processes Activity Cards Collection

This collection provides flexible activity cards to support the AP CSP Day 6 - Development Processes lesson and other related activities throughout the unit.

🎯 Icebreaker Activity Cards

Card #1: Development Process Match

Time: 15 minutes
Group Size: 4-6 students
Materials: Cards with development process steps

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups match development process steps with descriptions
2. Discuss the reasoning behind each match
3. Rotate leadership every 5 minutes

Learning Goals:

• **Practice logical reasoning
• **Understand development process components
• **Develop questioning skills

Card #2: Process Step Ordering

Time: 10 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Cards with development process steps

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups arrange development process steps in order
2. Discuss the rationale for the sequence
3. Present the ordered process

Learning Goals:

• **Identify program development steps
• **Understand process sequence
• **Practice analysis skills

Card #3: Development Process Brainstorm

Time: 12 minutes
Group Size: Any
Materials: Paper, pens

Activity Instructions:

1. Students brainstorm development process steps for a given program
2. Share ideas with the class
3. Discuss which steps are most important

Learning Goals:

• **Think creatively about development processes
• **Understand process components
• **Develop critical thinking skills

🧠 Critical Thinking Cards

Card #4: Process Step Identification

Time: 20 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Development process descriptions

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups read development process descriptions
2. Identify key steps and components
3. Discuss the process flow
4. Present findings

Learning Goals:

• **Identify development process components
• **Understand process flow
• **Practice analysis skills

Card #5: Methodology Comparison

Time: 15 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Methodology comparison worksheet

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups compare different development methodologies
2. Discuss strengths and weaknesses
3. Present comparisons

Learning Goals:

• **Understand development methodologies
• **Develop comparative analysis skills
• **Practice critical thinking

Card #6: Iterative Development Simulation

Time: 18 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Simulation prompts

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups work on iterative development prompts
2. Develop program ideas through multiple iterations
3. Present development process

Learning Goals:

• **Understand iterative development
• **Develop creative thinking skills
• **Practice development process

🎨 Creative Expression Cards

Card #7: Development Process Mind Map

Time: 20 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Paper, markers, sticky notes

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups create a mind map of development processes
2. Include:
   • **Planning
   • **Implementation
   • **Testing
   • **Refinement

Learning Goals:

• **Visualize development process components
• **Understand process flow
• **Develop concept mapping skills

Card #8: Development Process Reflection Worksheet

Time: 10 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Worksheet, pens

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups complete the worksheet
2. Discuss:
   • **What did you learn about development processes?
   • **How does understanding the process help in development?
   • **What challenges did you face?
   • **How could you improve your process?

Learning Goals:

• **Reflect on process understanding
• **Develop critical thinking skills
• **Identify areas for improvement

Card #9: Program Design Challenge

Time: 15 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Design prompts

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups work on a program design prompt focusing on development processes
2. Develop a basic program idea
3. Present the development process

Learning Goals:

• **Practice program design focusing on development processes
• **Understand process flow
• **Develop creative thinking skills

🤝 Collaboration Cards

Card #10: Collaborative Development Process

Time: 25 minutes
Group Size: 4-6 students
Materials: Process descriptions

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups analyze a development process description
2. Identify key steps and components
3. Present findings

Learning Goals:

• **Collaborative analysis skills
• **Identify process components
• **Understand process flow

Card #11: Group Development Simulation

Time: 20 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Simulation prompts

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups simulate a development process
2. Focus on process flow and iteration
3. Present the simulation

Learning Goals:

• **Collaborative process simulation
• **Identify process components
• **Understand process flow

Card #12: Development Process Suggestions

Time: 15 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Existing process descriptions

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups review existing development process descriptions
2. Suggest improvements
3. Present suggestions

Learning Goals:

• **Critical thinking about development processes
• **Identify process components
• **Understand process flow

🚀 Innovation Challenge Cards

Card #13: Rapid Development Process

Time: 15 minutes
Group Size: 2-3 students
Materials: Process prompts

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups quickly simulate a development process
2. Focus on process flow and iteration
3. Present the process

Learning Goals:

• **Rapid process simulation skills
• **Identify process components
• **Understand process flow

Card #14: Process Flow Puzzle

Time: 10 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Puzzle pieces with process steps

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups assemble a development process puzzle
2. Match steps and discuss their sequence
3. Present matches and explanations

Learning Goals:

• **Identify process components
• **Understand process flow
• **Develop problem-solving skills

Card #15: Future Development Process Prediction

Time: 20 minutes
Group Size: 4-6 students
Materials: Future scenario cards

Activity Instructions:

1. Groups predict future development process needs
2. Develop process ideas
3. Present ideas

Learning Goals:

• **Predict future computing needs
• **Develop process design skills
• **Understand process flow

📝 Usage Guidelines

Selection Principles

• Icebreakers: Use cards #1-3
• Critical thinking development: Use cards #4-6
• Creative expression: Use cards #7-9
• Collaboration building: Use cards #10-12
• Advanced challenges: Use cards #13-15

Timing Adjustments

• All activity times can be modified based on needs
• Activities can be run in multiple rounds
• Recommend 2-3 minutes between activities for discussion

Difficulty Modifications

• Reduce difficulty: Add hints, extend time, reduce constraints
• Increase difficulty: Shorten time, add restrictions, require higher quality

Material Substitutions

• Most materials can be replaced with common classroom items
• Encourage improvisation and creative use of available resources
• Digital tools can substitute for paper-and-pencil activities

AP CSP Integration

• Cards align with development process learning objectives
• Activities support AP exam preparation
• Concepts connect to Create Performance Task requirements
• Vocabulary reinforces essential knowledge standards

These activity cards are designed for maximum flexibility and can be adapted for various class periods, group sizes, and learning objectives. Teachers should preview activities and select based on student needs and available time.