Prepare opening comments that give the class an overview of project management.

What will be an ideal response?

Remind students that they will be talking to high school students, and they should include asmany familiar examples as possible. The main idea is to bring the project management concept into everyday life, and show how it came help people to plan, organize, and manage tasks. You might suggest that students show how something complex, like planning a high school graduation or a homecoming event, can be broken down into smaller tasks, which can be organized and managed effectively. As in other assignments, you should suggest that students review Part A of the Systems Analyst’s Toolkit for tips and guidelines on prepared oral and written presentations. There are many examples in this chapter, and students can draw on their own experience. The main thing is to make the presentation clear, interesting, and accurate.