Discovery Night: Best Practices, Examples

and Timeline

AgendaO How to Help Your Student Prepare O Tips for the Project PresentationO Tips for the Booth PresentationO Discovery Night TimelineO Tech Restrictions and Set up Tips

Part 1: How to Help your Student Prepare:

O Use the “teach back” method while you are creating the project and/or presentation poster.

O For example:O Ask the student how they would

explain the concepts related to their projects in their own words

O Have your student practice answering questions

Project PresentationO 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:O Draw people to your boothO Help explain the process to create the

final product of the student’s projectO Have visuals for visitors to ask

questions about (which is very helpful for shy students)

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

Examples of Computer Based Projects

Artwork Presentation Example

Culinary Presentation Example

Law Enforcement Presentation Example

Booth PresentationO Bring decorations: whether it is

glitter, balloons, steamers, related articles to the students projects, and business cards and pamphlets.

O Handouts are also a great way to share the knowledge the student gained during their apprenticeship with the event attendees.

Discovery Night Booth Examples

Education

Discovery Night Booth Examples

Health Care

Discovery Night Booths

Discovery Night Agenda

O Welcome and PotluckO Student SpeechesO Booth Presentations O Awards Ceremony

Awards Ceremony

Quick Tips

1. There’s usually no internet, or a weak internet connection at the schools. Please download all the documents needed prior to the event.

2. Bring Friends, Family or Coworkers!

3. Contact Devon with any questions!

Discovery Night Date

Thursday, December 19th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Roosevelt Middle School

Thank you!

Please let me know if you have any questions!