Plan a Birthday Party – Google Applications Simulation Activity for Computer Applications Class

Engage your students with my Plan a Birthday Party – Google Applications mini-simulation activity, a fun and practical way to teach real-world productivity skills in your Computer Applications or Computer Literacy class. This no-prep, digital activity places students in the role of an event planner as they complete authentic tasks using multiple Google Apps.

✅ Perfect for 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades (Middle School thru High School alike), College, Higher Education, or Home Schooling.

Why Teachers Will ❤️ It?

✔️ No Prep — Assign and Go!
✔️ Step-by-step, self-guided instructions
✔️ High student engagement
✔️ Perfect for sub days, remote learning, independent work, and home schooling

What’s Included❓

• 7-slide Google Slides student file
• 4 GOOGLE APPS jobs (or tasks) with step-by-step instructions and diagrams to aid the student.
• Student examples

⭐Students plan a birthday dinner by completing the following tasks:

• Google Keep: Create a dinner menu checklist
• Google Calendar: Schedule a birthday dinner event
• Google Docs: Design a collaborative invitation using hyperlinks and the Gemini AI tool
• Google Slides: Create a tablescape using Slides tools and design features

⭐Classroom Details

• Time Required: Approximately 90 minutes
• Grade Levels: 6–12, College, Higher Education, and Homeschool
• Format: Digital, self-guided

This Google Applications productivity mini-simulation is ideal for teaching organization, collaboration, and digital literacy skills while keeping students engaged with a relatable, real-life scenario.