Give students a meaningful way to apply ethics, data privacy, and decision making in computing.

In this Unit 10 Mini Project, students analyze a realistic technology scenario involving data collection, algorithms, AI, or automation, then apply ethical reasoning to justify their decisions. Instead of focusing on heavy coding, this project emphasizes critical thinking, stakeholder analysis, and real-world impact.

This mini project works perfectly as a capstone assessment for Unit 10 or as a standalone ethics project in a Computer Science Principles course.

🧠 PROJECT FOCUS

Students will:

• Analyze a real-world computing scenario
  
• Identify ethical concerns and stakeholders
  
• Evaluate consequences of technology decisions
  
• Justify an ethical decision with reasoning
  
• Represent their thinking using simple Python-style logic
  
• Reflect on the future impact of computing
  

✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED

✔ Student Mini Project

• Clear step-by-step project instructions
  
• Multiple scenario options
  
• Ethical decision-making prompts
  
• Stakeholder analysis
  
• Python-style logic (conceptual, not runnable)
  
• Reflection questions
  

✔ Teacher Guide

• Project overview & suggested pacing
  
• 50-point scoring guide / rubric
  
• Evaluation notes
  
• Extension ideas
  

🧑‍🏫 PERFECT FOR

• High school Computer Science Principles (Grades 9–12)
  
• Python-based CSP courses
  
• Ethics & digital responsibility units
  
• End-of-unit or capstone projects
  
• Sub plans or low-prep assessment days