Teacher Guide

LAUNCH

To kick off this challenge, consider asking students to share their favorite app

that they use regularly on their phones, tablets, or computers. Take one of

the apps suggested and explore the facilitation questions below. If possible,

app. After presenting the apps, distribute the

for software

of Software Developers. Consider equity when discussing the career.

ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS (EDP)

pages 84–89

FACILITATION QUESTIONS:

• How do apps assist or makes things easier for you?

a problem?

to develop the app?

• If the creator determines that an app already exists, what would the app

developer’s next step be?