# Final Project Description

## Overview
Your final project will involve selecting one of the KnoPro challenges and using your web development skills to create a comprehensive solution.

You will:

1. Choose an Option Below

- Option 1: Design a Product: Get creative and come up with a new product idea that addresses the problem. This might be an app, a game, or a consumer product, for example. The possibilities are endless! You’ll write a design brief to plan your product, and ultimately create a “prototype” to pitch to the judges. [Example](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COg51zBc4b6kxJwRWGOpO1ne9oGCxXYP/view)

- Option 2: Develop a Business Idea: Imagine a unique business idea that addresses the problem. This might be a for-profit or non-profit venture, an online platform, or an in-person experience/pop-up shop, for example. The possibilities are limitless! Write a business plan, and then create a fun way to share your business idea with the judges. [Example](https://www.dropbox.com/s/5oqeq9wkk0ti1jx/Divergent%20Inquiry%20Presentation%20.mov?dl=0)

2. Design an exciting and catchy marketing campaign that addresses the problem and inspires people to act! The campaign might be a viral social media video, a series of emails, or a live event(s), for example. You’ll write up a marketing plan and then create some "assets" and pitch your idea to the judges. [Example](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcIue1tr3Aw)

Your final presentation will be showcased on a website you build, featuring your team, individual contributions, and all the project requirements.

## Challenges to Choose From

1. **AI for the Environment Challenge**
- **Question**: What ideas do you have for using AI to address environmental issues?
- **Focus**: Environmental sustainability and harnessing AI to save the planet.

2. **AI for Good Challenge**
- **Question**: How can the power of AI be used for good?
- **Focus**: Leveraging AI for positive impacts while addressing ethical issues.

3. **AI for Global Health Challenge**
- **Question**: How can AI be used to save lives and improve global health outcomes?
- **Focus**: Tackling health challenges with AI to improve healthcare access and outcomes globally.

## Project Phases and Requirements

1. **Explore Phase**
- **Objective**: Become an expert on the challenge topic.
- **Activities**:
- Watch videos and review resources about the chosen challenge.
- Understand the problem and start thinking about possible solutions.
- **Skills Developed**:
- Social Awareness: Empathize with others' perspectives.
- Initiative and Self-Direction: Proactively seek knowledge and information.
- **KnoPro Resource**:
- Watch a [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-NhR5MzxuA&list=TLGGMR7Osow3jEwzMDAzMjAyMw) about the Explore Phase to learn more.

2. **Focus Phase**
- **Objective**: Define the specific aspect of the issue you want to address.
- **Activities**:
- Identify a Big Question related to the challenge.
- Gather and organize relevant information from multiple sources.
- **Skills Developed**:
- Problem Solving: Gather and organize relevant information.
- **KnoPro Resource**:
- Watch a [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1-UFdQaqWE&list=TLGGm6hYgR-teK4zMDAzMjAyMw) about the Focus Phase to learn more.

3. **Imagine and Pitch Phase**
- **Objective**: Brainstorm and select a solution type (product, business idea, or campaign).
- **Activities**:
- Brainstorm potential solutions.
- Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of each solution.
- Choose a potential solution
- Create and make a picth
- **Skills Developed**:
- Problem Solving: Generate and evaluate potential solutions.
- Collaboration: Leverage team members' strengths and encourage their contributions.
- **KnoPro Resource**:
- Watch a [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HFYPh5yxzs&list=TLGGERClqy0E4XszMDAzMjAyMw) about the Imagine Phase to learn more.
- Watch a [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3XePrAzXWI&list=TLGGPyCeKPiYLRUzMDAzMjAyMw) about Pitching
- Checkout this [rubric](https://assets.ctfassets.net/oc00yazik9eo/2V6EHqweKmdTHhJ2bUp6oZ/dc4bfa025fa4262efdca194e1f70ec1b/KnoPro-Final-Pitch-Checklist.pdf)

4. **Create Phase**
- **Objective**: Design and prototype your solution.
- **Activities**:
- Develop a prototype of your product.
- Design materials for a marketing campaign.
- Create materials for your business idea.
- **Skills Developed**:
- Creativity: Use imagination to produce original ideas.
- Problem Solving: Evaluate and implement the best solution.
- Collaboration: Encourage and leverage team contributions.
- **KnoPro Resource**:
- Watch a [video]() about the Create Phase to learn more.

5. **Presentation Phase**
- **Objective**: Present your work to the group and pitch your idea to the instructor.
- **Activities**:
- Prepare an in-person pitch/presentations to demonstrate how your solution addresses the challenge and target group.
- Summarize your project, highlighting key aspects from each phase: Explore, Focus, Imagine, Create, and Pitch.
- Receive feedback from peers and the instructor.
- **Skills Developed**:
- Communication: Organize information effectively for the message, context, and audience.
- Public Speaking: Present your ideas confidently.
- Feedback Reception: Use feedback to improve your project and presentation skills.

#### Website Requirements

- **Team Section**: Introduce your team members and their contributions.
- **Challenge Section**: Detail the chosen challenge and your Big Question.
- **Explore Phase**: Document your research and understanding of the problem.
- **Focus Phase**: Define the specific aspect of the issue you are addressing.
- **Imagine Phase**: Present your brainstormed solutions and selected idea.
- **Create Phase**: Showcase your prototype, business materials, and marketing materials.
- **Pitch and Presentation Phase**: Provide materials and a summary of your group presentation.