Lesson 12: Abstract Data Art Project – Day 2
45 minutes
Overview
How will I implement my plans to create my program?
Students planned their visuals and algorithms to convey a story about their chosen dataset. Students continue to develop their projects to implement algorithms to analyze the data and portray the findings and results visually. Students reinforce software development skills and processes as they participate in a code review to give and use feedback as they develop their program.
Agenda
Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Apply algorithms to visually represent data stored in a 1D array
- Conduct code reviews to give and receive feedback on program code
Preparation
- Create code review groups if you are not reusing the same groups
- Check the Teacher's Lounge for verified teachers on the CSA Forum to find additional strategies or resources shared by fellow teachers
Teaching Guide
Warm Up (10 minutes)
Software Engineers
Remarks
Like in the examples we have seen in this unit, you are using computer science to convey information about data visually. You are also using your software engineering characteristics to create your programs.
Do This: Direct students to respond to the prompt on the Abstract Data Art Project Planning Guide.
If time permits, have students share their thoughts and ideas with a neighbor.
Activity (30 minutes)
Development (10 minutes)
Remarks
Continue to work on your Abstract Data Art Project. Be sure to refer to the project requirements and rubric to make sure you include the necessary components.
Do This: Direct students to Level 1 on Code Studio to continue developing their projects.
Code Review (10 minutes)
Do This: Play the music clip to cue committing their code and saving their classes to the Backpack.
Do This: Click through the animated slide to have students participate in the Code Review Call and Response.
Do This: Direct students to complete a code review on their program on Level 2.
Revisions, Updates, and Reviews (10 minutes)
Remarks
You have a lot of feedback from the code review to help improve your program! Let's review our tasks and priorities and plan updates based on the feedback we received and what we have left to complete.
Do This: Have students self-assess their project using the program requirements and rubric on the Abstract Data Art Project Planning Guide.
Do This: Have students create a prioritized list of upgrades, changes, and things they still need to complete on the Abstract Data Art Project Planning Guide based on the feedback they received from the code review and their rubric self-assessment.
If students finish their prioritized list early, encourage them to start working on their #1 priority.
Wrap Up (5 minutes)
Project Reflection
Remarks
You made a lot of progress on your project today! Let's take a moment to reflect on what you have accomplished so far and what you need to focus on next.
Do This: Direct students to respond to the Day 2 Reflection prompt on the Abstract Data Art Project Planning Guide.
If time permits, have students share their thoughts and ideas with a neighbor.
Assessment (Optional)
Abstract Data Art Project Planning Guide: You can use the Day 2 Reflection as an optional completion assessment.
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