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Capstone Project — Presentation Guide

Used in: Week 18 (Sharing Value)

This guide helps you prepare a clear, confident presentation of your Value Creation Project.

Presentation Structure​

Every strong presentation has three parts:

1. The Problem (About 1 minute)​

  • What problem did you notice?
  • Who does this problem affect?
  • Why does it matter?

2. Your Solution (About 2 minutes)​

  • What did you create? (Show it or describe it clearly.)
  • How does it work?
  • What resources did you need?
  • What was your budget?
  • What tradeoffs did you make?

3. What You Learned (About 1 minute)​

  • What surprised you during this project?
  • What would you do differently next time?
  • What financial concept helped you the most?

Presentation Planning Template​

Fill in these boxes to organize your thoughts before presenting.

My Problem Statement​

The problem I noticed is _______________________________________________________. It affects _______________________________________________________. It matters because _______________________________________________________.

My Solution Summary​

I created _______________________________________________________. It helps people by _______________________________________________________. It works by _______________________________________________________.

My Budget Summary​

CategoryAmount
Materials$
Time$
Other$
Total$

My Key Tradeoff​

I chose _______________________ instead of _______________________ because _______________________________________________________.

My Biggest Lesson​

The most important thing I learned is _______________________________________________________.

Presentation Tips​

Before You Present​

  • Practice at least twice — once alone, once with a partner.
  • Time yourself. Aim for 3–5 minutes.
  • If you have a visual (poster, prototype, drawing), make sure it is large enough for the audience to see.
  • Have your planning guide nearby in case you forget something.

While You Present​

  • Stand up and face your audience.
  • Speak slowly and clearly.
  • Make eye contact — look at different people in the room.
  • It is okay to use notes, but try not to read every word.
  • If you get nervous, take a breath and keep going. Everyone is rooting for you!

After You Present​

  • Thank your audience.
  • Be ready for questions. If you don't know an answer, say: "That's a great question — I'd need to think about that more."

Audience Guide​

When you are watching someone else present, be a great audience member:

  • Listen quietly and respectfully.
  • Look at the presenter.
  • Think of one question or one compliment to share.
  • Use the feedback form below.

Peer Feedback Form​

Presenter's name: ________________________________

I noticed...My feedback
One thing they explained really well
One thing I learned from their project
One question I have
One suggestion for next time

Presentation Checklist​

Use this checklist to make sure you are ready:

  • ☐ I can explain the problem in 2–3 sentences
  • ☐ I can describe my solution clearly
  • ☐ I can show or explain my budget
  • ☐ I can name at least one tradeoff I made
  • ☐ I can share what I learned
  • ☐ I have practiced at least twice
  • ☐ I have my visual or materials ready
  • ☐ I am within the time limit (3–5 minutes)

Facilitator Notes​

  • Give each learner a specific time slot so they know when they are presenting.
  • Consider having learners present in small groups (4–5) rather than to the whole class, especially for shy presenters.
  • Use the peer feedback forms to structure audience engagement.
  • After all presentations, lead a brief whole-group reflection: "What patterns did you notice across projects?"
  • Celebrate effort and growth, not just polish. Every completed project is a success.