Day 1: Introduction to Creative Development

Learning Objectives

• CRD-1.A: Explain how computing innovations are improved through collaboration.

Essential Questions

• What makes a computing innovation effective?
• How do we identify and categorize computing innovations?

Materials Needed

• Presentation slides on Creative Development Big Idea
• Handouts with examples of computing innovations
• Sticky notes for group activity
• Exit ticket templates

Vocabulary

• Computing innovation
• Collaboration
• Physical computing innovation
• Non-physical software
• Non-physical concept

Procedure (50 minutes)

Opening (10 minutes)

1. Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)

   • Introduce the Creative Development Big Idea
   • Explain that this is the first of five big ideas in AP CSP
   • Share the learning objectives for the unit

2. Activating Prior Knowledge (5 minutes)

   • Ask students to write down 2-3 computing innovations they use regularly
   • Have a few students share their examples

Main Activities (30 minutes)

3. Presentation: Computing Innovations (10 minutes)

   • Define computing innovations: programs, physical devices, non-physical computing concepts
   • Show examples of each category
   • Explain criteria for effective computing innovations (purpose, function, impact)

4. Discussion: What Makes Computing Innovations Effective? (5 minutes)

   • Facilitate whole-class discussion on characteristics of effective innovations
   • Record key points on board/slide

5. Group Activity: Categorizing Computing Innovations (15 minutes)

   • Divide class into small groups (3-4 students)
   • Distribute handouts with examples of various computing innovations
   • Groups analyze and categorize innovations as physical, non-physical software, or non-physical concepts
   • Groups identify the purpose and function of each innovation
   • Each group presents 1-2 examples to the class

Closing (10 minutes)

6. Summary (5 minutes)

   • Review key points about computing innovations
   • Preview collaboration aspect to be covered in next class

7. Exit Ticket (5 minutes)

   • Students identify one computing innovation not discussed in class
   • Explain its purpose and categorize it appropriately

Assessment

• Formative: Group activity participation and accuracy of categorizations
• Exit Ticket: Ability to identify and categorize a new computing innovation

Differentiation

For Advanced Students

• Challenge them to identify computing innovations that span multiple categories
• Ask them to consider potential ethical implications of their chosen innovations

For Struggling Students

• Provide a structured template for analyzing computing innovations
• Offer additional examples with clear categorizations

Homework/Extension

• Research a computing innovation of personal interest
• Prepare a one-paragraph description of its purpose, function, and impact
• Consider how it might be improved

Teacher Notes

• Ensure a variety of computing innovations are represented in examples
• Be prepared to clarify the distinction between purpose (why it exists) and function (what it does)
• Emphasize that computing innovations are not just physical devices but include software and concepts