Lesson Plan: My First Digital Project

Subject: Computer Science Grade Level: 4th Grade Duration: 90 minutes

Objectives: - Students will learn the basics of collaboration and teamwork in a digital project. - Students will understand the workflow of a digital project from brainstorming to final product. - Students will create their first digital project using a simple online tool.

Materials: - Computers or tablets for each student - Internet access - Online tool for creating digital projects (such as Canva, Google Slides, or Scratch)

Introduction (10 minutes): - Introduce the topic of digital projects and explain that students will be creating their own digital project today. - Discuss the importance of collaboration and teamwork in digital projects. - Explain the workflow of a digital project, from brainstorming to final product.

Activity 1: Brainstorming (20 minutes): - Divide students into small groups of 3-4. - Provide each group with a topic for their digital project (such as “My Favorite Animal” or “My Dream Vacation”). - Have students brainstorm ideas for their project, using a mind map or other brainstorming tool. - Encourage students to share their ideas with their group and collaborate on the best ones.

Activity 2: Project Workflow (20 minutes): - Explain the steps of a digital project workflow: planning, creating, revising, and sharing. - Have students create a simple project plan, outlining the steps they will take to create their digital project. - Encourage students to work together and help each other with their plans.

Activity 3: Creating the Digital Project (30 minutes): - Provide each group with an online tool for creating their digital project (such as Canva, Google Slides, or Scratch). - Have students work together to create their project, using their project plan as a guide. - Encourage students to be creative and have fun with their project.

Activity 4: Revising and Sharing (10 minutes): - Have each group share their digital project with the class. - Encourage students to give feedback on each other’s projects and suggest revisions. - Have each group revise their project based on the feedback they receive.

Conclusion (10 minutes): - Review the steps of a digital project workflow and the importance of collaboration and teamwork. - Have students reflect on what they learned and what they enjoyed about creating their first digital project. - Encourage students to continue exploring digital projects and tools on their own.