Shark Tank

Students will design an application to solve a problem that exists in 'their world'. They will need to create something that is unique and marketable, and then present to a selected panel.

Author: Shirley Johns
Grade Level: 6-8
Materials: None

OVERVIEW

Activity Overview:

Students will design an application to solve a problem that exists in ’their world’. They will need to create something that is unique and marketable, and then present to a selected panel.

Meta description

  • Subject Area: Computer Science, Mathematics, Technology, Engineering, Art
  • Grade Level : 6-8
  • Computer Science Domains:
    • Networks and The Internet, Data Analysis, Impacts of Computing
  • Computer Science Principles: +
  • Materials:
    • None
  • Considerations: +

Lesson Plan

Overview

Students will design an application to solve a problem that exists in ’their world’. They will need to create something that is unique and marketable, and then present to a selected panel.

ASSESSMENT PRE/POST-TEST

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OBJECTIVES

1 - identify a problem that exists in the world today 2 - brainstorm multiple ideas to provide a resolution to the problem identified 3 - create a poster representation of their application 4 - present idea to a selected panel

CATCH/HOOK

Imagine you could fix any problem in the world…what type of an application would you create on your cell phone to do this?

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

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REVIEW

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STANDARDS

TypeListing
CS DomainsNetworks and The Internet, Data Analysis, Impacts of Computing
CS Principles
Other Content Standards