4. How to Help your Student
Prepare:
Use the “teach back” method while you are
creating the project and poster.
For
example:
Ask
the student how they would explain the concepts
related to their projects in their own words
Have your student practice answering questions
Don’t worry about the speech – students will
write these in class and practice as a group
beforehand
5. Project Presentation
If your project is an object (such as a piece of
artwork) or will be shown on the computer, we
recommend that you create a poster board as
well to:
Draw
people to your booth
Help explain the process to create the final
product of the student’s project
Have visuals for visitors to ask questions about
(which is very helpful for shy students)
6. Examples of Computer Based
Projects
This pair created a poster board and projected the computer game
they created on the wall, to share the project with the audience
11. Booth Presentation
Bring decorations: whether it is
glitter, balloons, steamers, related articles to
the students projects, and business cards and
pamphlets.
Handouts are also a great way to share the
knowledge the student gained during their
apprenticeship with the event attendees.
Remind your student that he or she should
stay at the booth throughout the presentation
time in order to explain the project to guests
16. Quick Tips
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If your poster board is done by the last
session, you can hold on to it and bring
it to Discovery Night. If not, send it home
with your student to complete, but they
may need reminders if there are any
additional items you’ll need for the
booth.
There’s usually no internet, or a weak
internet connection at the schools.
Please download all the documents needed
prior to the event.
Bring Friends, Family or Coworkers!
Contact Shireen with any questions!
17. Discovery Night Dates
8th Grade
Tuesday, December 10th from 5:30pm to
7:30pm at Westlake Middle School
7th Grade
Thursday, December 12th from 5:30pm to
7:30pm at Westlake Middle School
