Lesson 16.1: Showcase Event Preparation
Duration: 50 minutes Format: Event Planning + Final Preparations Unit: Final Projects and Assessment (Week 14-16)
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Prepare for a public showcase of their learning and projects
- Practice presentation skills for diverse audiences
- Organize and display their work professionally
- Demonstrate pride and confidence in their achievements
Lesson Structure
Showcase Event Planning (15 minutes)
- Review showcase event format and expectations
- Plan presentation stations and demonstration logistics
- Prepare materials for family and community audience
- Assign showcase roles and responsibilities
Final Presentation Practice (20 minutes)
- Practice presentations for family and community audiences
- Adapt explanations for non-technical audiences
- Rehearse project demonstrations and key talking points
- Provide peer coaching and feedback for improvement
Display and Documentation Preparation (12 minutes)
- Create professional displays of projects and learning
- Prepare documentation showing learning journey and growth
- Organize portfolio materials and reflection artifacts
- Set up presentation stations and technology
Celebration Preparation (3 minutes)
- Prepare for celebration of learning and achievement
- Practice receiving recognition and appreciation
- Review event logistics and timeline
Materials Needed
- Showcase event planning materials
- Professional display supplies and materials
- Documentation and portfolio organization supplies
- Technology setup for project demonstrations
- Celebration and recognition materials
Assessment
Formative
- Quality of showcase preparation and organization
- Adaptation of presentations for diverse audiences
- Professional presentation of work and learning
- Confidence and pride in achievement demonstration
Professional Presentation Skills
- Audience awareness and adaptation
- Professional display and organization
- Confidence and poise in public presentation
- Technical demonstration for non-technical audiences
Documentation and Reflection
- Portfolio organization and presentation
- Learning journey documentation
- Growth and achievement reflection
- Professional presentation of educational experience
Community Engagement
- Sharing learning with families and community
- Representing school and program positively
- Building connections between school and community
- Inspiring others to pursue computer science learning
Extension Opportunities
- Leadership roles in showcase event management
- Mentoring preparation for helping younger students
- Connection to summer programs and continued learning
- Exploration of middle school computer science opportunities
Vocabulary Applied
- Showcase event
- Professional presentation
- Community engagement
- Learning documentation
- Achievement celebration