Lesson 3.9: Project Intro & Brainstorming

Lesson Materials

📖 Upload as Material in Google Classroom:

Slides (make a copy for your program - upload the copy)
There are no coding exercises for this lesson. Students will start their unit project.

📝 Upload as Assignment in Google Classroom (Ungraded):

Unit 3 Project Plan (choose the dropdown option: "Make a copy for each student")
Project Submission Form (DO NOT MAKE A COPY - upload as link)

👋 Welcome & Do Now (5) :
- Lead volunteer to introduce the icebreaker activity.
- Students respond to statements in the Do Now Padlet.
- Share out responses.
🗣️ Project Intro (6) :
- Present the Unit 3 project to the class.
👀 Project Reveal & Info (5) :
- Reveal the project: "Create Your Own Adventure"
- Explain requirements, coding technologies, and due date.
- Discuss examples of possible topics and features.
💡 Inspiration & Ideas (5) :
- Open the Project Planning Document in Google Classroom.
- Students explore example websites for inspiration.
- Discuss common features, informative elements, and design aspects.
📝 Project Planning (20) :
- Introduce features of a great informational website.
- Brainstorming Time:
  - Fill out the "Let's Brainstorm" section.
  - (Optional) Move on to the "Let's Research" if time permits.
  - Reflect on the day's progress, challenges, and next steps.
  - Shoutouts for accomplishments.
👋 Exit Ticket & Closing (5)
- Go to the Lesson 3.9 - Project Intro & Brainstorming Exit Ticket in Google Classroom.
- Ensure submission of project plan for the exit ticket.
- Closing remarks.