Lesson 7.5: Creative Project Brainstorm & Proposal

Today’s Goals

• Brainstorm ideas for your Unit 7 Capstone Project
• Write a short proposal outlining your project idea
• Share and refine ideas with classmates

Warm-Up Question

• If you could make Python do anything fun, what would you create?

Project Guidelines

• Must use Python to create something interactive or creative
• Examples:
  • ASCII art program
  • Story generator
  • Simple text-based game
  • Chatbot with personality
  • Data visualization mini-project
• Should include:
  • User input
  • Loops or conditionals
  • Creativity and originality

Example Ideas

• A quiz game about movies
• A chatbot that gives silly compliments
• A random meal generator
• A scoreboard tracker for a simple game

Proposal Questions

1. What is your project idea?
2. What will the program do?
3. What features will it include?
4. What will make it fun or unique?

Class Activity

• Brainstorm 2–3 ideas individually
• Share with a partner and give feedback
• Choose one idea to turn into your proposal

Wrap-Up

• A clear plan will help you succeed in your capstone project
• Next time: Work day — start coding your project