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DATE
2 1/2 weeks to go

 ASSIGNMENTS VOCABULARY

Monday

05/19/08 to 05/23/08

 

1. Garfield Typing Pal or Mavis Beacon

2.   Digital Photography: Explore the links below and complete the activities.

 

3.  "What's my Future Career?" project

Using Image Blender or Adobe Photoshop Element create a picture with yourself included as to what your future career will be. 

-(ex. Doctor - could be standing in front of a hospital or in an operating room. Cut your head out and put it on a picture of a surgeon; President of the United States-at the white house or giving a speech to the news media; Lawyer or a Judge;- in a courtroom.)

-Be Creative!! Picture should show you in your work environment.

-Must include your name and your career written on the picture ..." John Doe future Doctor"

-Make sure you set your canvas size to  8 x 11 inches

-Print to 601

 

4. Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0

-Complete Cloning Gone Bad project

 

 

 

 

 

HTML
Tag
Body
Head
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Editor
Notepad
Contribute
URL
Web Space
Graphics
gif
jpg
bitmap
Domain name
Title
Search Engine
Javascript

RESOURCES:

 

DATE
3 weeks to go

 ASSIGNMENTS VOCABULARY

Monday

05/12/08 to 05/16/08

 

1. Garfield Typing Pal or Mavis Beacon

2. Intro to Image Blender

3.  Cool Words Activity

-Use Image Blender to complete the following activity.

4.  Go to the Experience Expressionism website and learn about Impressionism

5.  Impressionism Activity

-Use Image Blender to complete the following activity.

6. Explore the Kodak website to learn how to take great photographs!

  • Be sure to carefully study the following areas:
    • Top Ten Tips
    • Photographing People and Animals
    • Photographing Hoidays and Events
    • Photographing Special Subjects
    • Photographing Vacations and Travel

7. Visit MediaKnowAll to learn about different camera angles and positions.

8.  Digital Photography: Explore the links below and complete the activities.

  • Taking Great Pictures website                                                     
  • Complete Top 10 Tips tree map (inspiration doc.)                             
  • Complete Taking Great Pictures activity sheet.
  • Read the following websites:                                                    
  • Photography Tips website                                                          
  •   Camera Angles website

 

9.   Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0

-Explore and experiment

Complete Cloning Gone Bad Project

 

 

 

HTML
Tag
Body
Head
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Editor
Notepad
Contribute
URL
Web Space
Graphics
gif
jpg
bitmap
Domain name
Title
Search Engine
Javascript

RESOURCES:

 

DATE
4 weeks to go

 ASSIGNMENTS VOCABULARY

Monday

05/05/08 to 05/09/08

 

1. Garfield Typing Pal or Mavis Beacon

2. Intro to Image Blender

3. Assignment #1 Free Exploration

4.  Assignment # 2 Editing Images with Image Blender

-Project Photos can be found on the Mavis Beacon Drive in a folder called Image Blender Sample Pictures.

-Save each image manipulated for a grade

5.  Cool Words Activity

-Use Image Blender to complete the following activity.

6.  Go to the Experience Expressionism website and learn about Impressionism

7.  Impressionism Activity

-Use Image Blender to complete the following activity.

HTML
Tag
Body
Head
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Editor
Notepad
Contribute
URL
Web Space
Graphics
gif
jpg
bitmap
Domain name
Title
Search Engine
Javascript

RESOURCES:

 

DATE
5 weeks to go

 ASSIGNMENTS VOCABULARY

Monday

04/28/08 to 05/02/08

 

1. Garfield Typing Pal or Mavis Beacon

2. Intro to Image Blender

3. Assignment #1 Free Exploration

4.  Assignment # 2 Editing Images with Image Blender

-Project Photos can be found on the Mavis Beacon Drive in a folder called Image Blender Sample Pictures.

-Save each image manipulated for a grade

5.  Cool Words Activity

-Use Image Blender to complete the following activity.

6.  Go to the Experience Expressionism website and learn about Impressionism

7.  Impressionism Activity

-Use Image Blender to complete the following activity.

HTML
Tag
Body
Head
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Editor
Notepad
Contribute
URL
Web Space
Graphics
gif
jpg
bitmap
Domain name
Title
Search Engine
Javascript

RESOURCES:

 

DATE
Week #32

 ASSIGNMENTS VOCABULARY

Monday

04/21/08 to 04/25/08

 
  1. Mavis
  2. Check your gaggle account
  1. Learning.com - Web unit

    -Download lesson # 13 Searching for Scientists and type directly into this word doc. Use a different colored font when typing your answers.

    -Download lesson # 14 Validating Information and type directly into this word doc. Use a different colored font when typing your answers.

    View a sample of what your paper should look like when it's done:

    Searching for Scientists
    Validating Information

  2. Open these up so I can grade them.
  3. xplore Adobe Contribute CS3
    -Can you add a table, graphic, change the background, add a new page, add a hyperlink to ... (web page, document, new page).
  4. Vacation Webquest

HTML
Tag
Body
Head
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Editor
Notepad
Contribute
URL
Web Space
Graphics
gif
jpg
bitmap
Domain name
Title
Search Engine
Javascript

RESOURCES:

**Use NotePad which can be found 3 different ways

1. Start> All Programs > Accessories 

2. Look on the Mavis Beacon Z:drive

3. Download Notepad located on our Tech World web page

COOL Java & HTML Resoures:

HTML Cheatsheet

JavaScript Best Codes
Free Javascripts.com

Dynamic Drive
TIZAG.com
Web Monkey
FreeFever.com

 

Try Inserting this code for a Video Clip:

 

A Super Lucky Shot

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

Christmas Lights

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

E Bay Music Video

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/" target="_blank">The eBay Song</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/the-ebay-song.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

 

DATE
Week #31

 ASSIGNMENTS VOCABULARY

Monday

04/14/08 to 04/18/08

 
  1. Mavis
  2. Check your gaggle account
  1. Learning.com - Web unit

    -Download lesson # 13 Searching for Scientists and type directly into this word doc. Use a different colored font when typing your answers.

    -Download lesson # 14 Validating Information and type directly into this word doc. Use a different colored font when typing your answers.

    View a sample of what your paper should look like when it's done:

    Searching for Scientists
    Validating Information

  2. Open these up so I can grade them.
  3. xplore Adobe Contribute CS3
    -Can you add a table, graphic, change the background, add a new page, add a hyperlink to ... (web page, document, new page).
  4. Vacation Webquest

HTML
Tag
Body
Head
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Editor
Notepad
Contribute
URL
Web Space
Graphics
gif
jpg
bitmap
Domain name
Title
Search Engine
Javascript

RESOURCES:

**Use NotePad which can be found 3 different ways

1. Start> All Programs > Accessories 

2. Look on the Mavis Beacon Z:drive

3. Download Notepad located on our Tech World web page

COOL Java & HTML Resoures:

HTML Cheatsheet

JavaScript Best Codes
Free Javascripts.com

Dynamic Drive
TIZAG.com
Web Monkey
FreeFever.com

 

Try Inserting this code for a Video Clip:

 

A Super Lucky Shot

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

Christmas Lights

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

E Bay Music Video

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/" target="_blank">The eBay Song</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/the-ebay-song.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

 

DATE
Week #30

 ASSIGNMENTS VOCABULARY

Monday

04/07/08 to 04/11/08

 
  1. Mavis
  2. Check your gaggle account
  1. Learning.com - Web unit

    -Download lesson # 13 Searching for Scientists and type directly into this word doc. Use a different colored font when typing your answers.

    -Download lesson # 14 Validating Information and type directly into this word doc. Use a different colored font when typing your answers.

    View a sample of what your paper should look like when it's done:

    Searching for Scientists
    Validating Information

  2. Explore Adobe Contribute CS3
    -Can you add a table, graphic, change the background, add a new page, add a hyperlink to ... (web page, document, new page).

  3. Vacation Webquest

HTML
Tag
Body
Head
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Editor
Notepad
Contribute
URL
Web Space
Graphics
gif
jpg
bitmap
Domain name
Title
Search Engine
Javascript

RESOURCES:

**Use NotePad which can be found 3 different ways

1. Start> All Programs > Accessories 

2. Look on the Mavis Beacon Z:drive

3. Download Notepad located on our Tech World web page

COOL Java & HTML Resoures:

HTML Cheatsheet

JavaScript Best Codes
Free Javascripts.com

Dynamic Drive
TIZAG.com
Web Monkey
FreeFever.com

 

Try Inserting this code for a Video Clip:

 

A Super Lucky Shot

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

Christmas Lights

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

E Bay Music Video

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/" target="_blank">The eBay Song</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/the-ebay-song.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

 

DATE
Week #29

 ASSIGNMENTS VOCABULARY

Monday

3/24/08 to

3/28/08

No School Friday, 3/28

Happy Spring Break :-)

 
  1. Mavis
  2. Turn in your personal and math webpages - Open up your website and I'll come around to grade it. :-)
  • Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.
  • -Must include the following:
    1. Title
    2. Heading
    3. Background color or picture
    4. Graphics
    5. Text explaining how to do some type of Math
    6. 2 math site hyperlinks
    7. Must be centered
    8. Must change Font size somewhere in document.
    9. Must be organized & attractive
    10. Must be creative and want us to stay and explore your website.
  1. Check your gaggle account
  2. Learning.com - Web unit

    -Download lesson # 13 Searching for Scientists and type directly into this word doc. Use a different colored font when typing your answers.

    -Download lesson # 14 Validating Information and type directly into this word doc. Use a different colored font when typing your answers.

    View a sample of what your paper should look like when it's done:

    Searching for Scientists
    Validating Information

  3. Explore Adobe Contribute CS3
    -Can you add a table, graphic, change the background, add a new page, add a hyperlink to ... (web page, document, new page).

  4. Vacation Webquest

HTML
Tag
Body
Head
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Editor
Notepad
Contribute
URL
Web Space
Graphics
gif
jpg
bitmap
Domain name
Title
Search Engine
Javascript

RESOURCES:

**Use NotePad which can be found 3 different ways

1. Start> All Programs > Accessories 

2. Look on the Mavis Beacon Z:drive

3. Download Notepad located on our Tech World web page

COOL Java & HTML Resoures:

HTML Cheatsheet

JavaScript Best Codes
Free Javascripts.com

Dynamic Drive
TIZAG.com
Web Monkey
FreeFever.com

 

Try Inserting this code for a Video Clip:

 

A Super Lucky Shot

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

Christmas Lights

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

E Bay Music Video

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/" target="_blank">The eBay Song</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/the-ebay-song.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

 

DATE
Week #28

 ASSIGNMENTS VOCABULARY

Monday

3/17/08

  1. Happy St. Patrick's Day
  2. Mavis
  3. Finish Easy Tech Lessons
  4. Turn in your personal webpage - Open up your website and I'll come around to grade it. :-)
  • Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.
  1. Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

  • -Must include the following:
    1. Title
    2. Heading
    3. Background color or picture
    4. Graphics
    5. Text explaining how to do some type of Math
    6. 2 math site hyperlinks
    7. Must be centered
    8. Must change Font size somewhere in document.
    9. Must be organized & attractive
    10. Must be creative and want us to stay and explore your website.

    DUE FRIDAY, March 21st at the end of class!

  1. Check your gaggle account
  2. Learning.com - Web unit

HTML
Tag
Body
Head
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Editor
Notepad
Contribute
URL
Web Space
Graphics
gif
jpg
bitmap
Domain name
Title
Search Engine
Javascript

Tuesday

3/18/08
  1. Happy St. Patrick's Day
  2. Mavis
  3. Finish Easy Tech Lessons
  4. Turn in your personal webpage - Open up your website and I'll come around to grade it. :-)
  • Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.
  1. Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

  • -Must include the following:
    1. Title
    2. Heading
    3. Background color or picture
    4. Graphics
    5. Text explaining how to do some type of Math
    6. 2 math site hyperlinks
    7. Must be centered
    8. Must change Font size somewhere in document.
    9. Must be organized & attractive
    10. Must be creative and want us to stay and explore your website.

    DUE FRIDAY, March 21st at the end of class!

  1. Check your gaggle account
  2. Learning.com - Web unit

 

Wednesday

3/19/08

 
  1. Happy St. Patrick's Day
  2. Mavis
  3. Finish Easy Tech Lessons
  4. Turn in your personal webpage - Open up your website and I'll come around to grade it. :-)
  • Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.
  1. Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

  • -Must include the following:
    1. Title
    2. Heading
    3. Background color or picture
    4. Graphics
    5. Text explaining how to do some type of Math
    6. 2 math site hyperlinks
    7. Must be centered
    8. Must change Font size somewhere in document.
    9. Must be organized & attractive
    10. Must be creative and want us to stay and explore your website.

    DUE FRIDAY, March 21st at the end of class!

  1. Check your gaggle account
  2. Learning.com - Web unit

 

 

Thursday

3/20/08
  1. Happy St. Patrick's Day
  2. Mavis
  3. Finish Easy Tech Lessons
  4. Turn in your personal webpage - Open up your website and I'll come around to grade it. :-)
  • Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.
  1. Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

  • -Must include the following:
    1. Title
    2. Heading
    3. Background color or picture
    4. Graphics
    5. Text explaining how to do some type of Math
    6. 2 math site hyperlinks
    7. Must be centered
    8. Must change Font size somewhere in document.
    9. Must be organized & attractive
    10. Must be creative and want us to stay and explore your website.

    DUE FRIDAY, March 21st at the end of class!

  1. Check your gaggle account
  2. Learning.com - Web unit
  3. Vacation Webquest

 

 

Friday

3/21/08
  1. Happy St. Patrick's Day
  2. Mavis
  3. Finish Easy Tech Lessons
  4. Turn in your personal webpage - Open up your website and I'll come around to grade it. :-)
  • Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.
  1. Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

  • -Must include the following:
    1. Title
    2. Heading
    3. Background color or picture
    4. Graphics
    5. Text explaining how to do some type of Math
    6. 2 math site hyperlinks
    7. Must be centered
    8. Must change Font size somewhere in document.
    9. Must be organized & attractive
    10. Must be creative and want us to stay and explore your website.

    DUE FRIDAY, March 21st at the end of class!

  1. Check your gaggle account
  2. Learning.com - Web unit
  3. Vacation Webquest

 
RESOURCES:

**Use NotePad which can be found 3 different ways

1. Start> All Programs > Accessories 

2. Look on the Mavis Beacon Z:drive

3. Download Notepad located on our Tech World web page

COOL Java & HTML Resoures:

HTML Cheatsheet

JavaScript Best Codes
Free Javascripts.com

Dynamic Drive
TIZAG.com
Web Monkey
FreeFever.com

 

Try Inserting this code for a Video Clip:

 

A Super Lucky Shot

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

Christmas Lights

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

E Bay Music Video

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/" target="_blank">The eBay Song</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/the-ebay-song.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

 

DATE
Week #27

ASSIGNMENTS VOCABULARY

Monday

3/10/08

1.  Mavis

2. Finish Easy Tech Lessons

3. Finish Notepad tutorial from Lisa Explains It All website

Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.

4.  Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

HTML
Tag
Body
Head
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Editor
Notepad
Contribute
URL
Web Space
Graphics
gif
jpg
bitmap
Domain name
Title
Search Engine
Javascript

Tuesday

3/11/08

1.  Mavis

2. Finish Easy Tech Lessons

3. Finish Notepad tutorial from Lisa Explains It All website

Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.

4.  Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

Wednesday

3/12/08

 

1.  Mavis

2. Finish Easy Tech Lessons

3. Finish Notepad tutorial from Lisa Explains It All website

Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.

4.  Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

 

Thursday

3/13/08

1.  Mavis

2. Finish Easy Tech Lessons

3. Finish Notepad tutorial from Lisa Explains It All website

Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.

4.  Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

-Must include the following:
1. Title
2. Heading
3. Background color or picture
4. Graphics
5. Text explaining how to do some type of Math
6. 2 math site hyperlinks
7. Must be centered
8. Must change Font size somewhere in document.
9. Must be organized & attractive
10. Must be creative and want us to stay and explore your website.

DUE FRIDAY, March 21st at the end of class!

 

Friday

3/14/08

1.  Mavis

2. Finish Easy Tech Lessons

3. Finish Notepad tutorial from Lisa Explains It All website

Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.

4.  Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

-Must include the following:
1. Title
2. Heading
3. Background color or picture
4. Graphics
5. Text explaining how to do some type of Math
6. 2 math site hyperlinks
7. Must be centered
8. Must change Font size somewhere in document.
9. Must be organized & attractive
10. Must be creative and want us to stay and explore your website.

DUE FRIDAY, March 21st at the end of class!

RESOURCES:

**Use NotePad which can be found 3 different ways

1. Start> All Programs > Accessories 

2. Look on the Mavis Beacon Z:drive

3. Download Notepad located on our Tech World web page

COOL Java & HTML Resoures:

HTML Cheatsheet

JavaScript Best Codes
Free Javascripts.com

Dynamic Drive
TIZAG.com
Web Monkey
FreeFever.com

 

Try Inserting this code for a Video Clip:

 

A Super Lucky Shot

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

Christmas Lights

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

E Bay Music Video

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/" target="_blank">The eBay Song</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/the-ebay-song.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

 

DATE
Week #26

ASSIGNMENTS VOCABULARY

Monday

3/3/08

1.  Mavis

2. Finish Easy Tech Lessons

3. Finish Notepad tutorial from Lisa Explains It All website

Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.

4.  Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

HTML
Tag
Body
Head
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Editor
Notepad
Contribute
URL
Web Space
Graphics
gif
jpg
bitmap
Domain name
Title
Search Engine
Javascript

Tuesday

3/4/08

1.  Mavis

2. Finish Easy Tech Lessons

3. Finish Notepad tutorial from Lisa Explains It All website

Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.

4.  Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

Wednesday

3/5/08

 

1.  Mavis

2. Finish Easy Tech Lessons

3. Finish Notepad tutorial from Lisa Explains It All website

Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.

4.  Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

 

Thursday

3/6/08

1.  Mavis

2. Finish Easy Tech Lessons

3. Finish Notepad tutorial from Lisa Explains It All website

Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.

4.  Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

-Must include the following:
1. Title
2. Heading
3. Background color or picture
4. Graphics
5. Text explaining how to do some type of Math
6. 2 math site hyperlinks
7. Must be centered
8. Must change Font size somewhere in document.
9. Must be organized & attractive
10. Must be creative and want us to stay and explore your website.

DUE FRIDAY, March 21st at the end of class!

 

Friday

3/7/08

1.  Mavis

2. Finish Easy Tech Lessons

3. Finish Notepad tutorial from Lisa Explains It All website

Your personal webpage must include: a picture, a title, text, a javascript code, and creative design.

4.  Complete lesson #7 Math Web Page on Easy Tech

-Must include the following:
1. Title
2. Heading
3. Background color or picture
4. Graphics
5. Text explaining how to do some type of Math
6. 2 math site hyperlinks
7. Must be centered
8. Must change Font size somewhere in document.
9. Must be organized & attractive
10. Must be creative and want us to stay and explore your website.

DUE FRIDAY, March 21st at the end of class!

RESOURCES:

**Use NotePad which can be found 3 different ways

1. Start> All Programs > Accessories 

2. Look on the Mavis Beacon Z:drive

3. Download Notepad located on our Tech World web page

COOL Java & HTML Resoures:

HTML Cheatsheet

JavaScript Best Codes
Free Javascripts.com

Dynamic Drive
TIZAG.com
Web Monkey
FreeFever.com

 

Try Inserting this code for a Video Clip:

 

A Super Lucky Shot

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

Christmas Lights

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/" target="_blank">Super Lucky Basketball Shots</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/sport/super-lucky-basketball-shots/super-lucky-basketball-shots.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

E Bay Music Video

<a href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/" target="_blank">The eBay Song</a><br><embed src="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com/clips/weird/the-ebay-song/the-ebay-song.wmv" type="application/x-mplayer2" height=310 width=320></embed><br>Powered by: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reallyfunnyclips.com">Really Funny Clips</a>

 

 

Date
Week # 23
Assignments
 Vocabulary

2/25/08

 

 

Monday

Mavis

Learning.com

 

presentation software
audience
slide
slide show
background
graphics
template
preview pane

2/26/08

 

 

Tuesday

 

Mavis

Learning.com

 

 Resources/Materials: Computer, Flash Drive, & Internet Access

2/27/08

 

Wednesday

 

Music Video Project Presentations

 Progress Monitoring/Comp. Checks
Project, Observation, Quiz,

2/28/08

 

Thursday

 

Mavis

Learning.com

Lissa Explains It All - this is an html tutorial that will help you put together a simple webpage using notepad. You will need to read carefully and follow the directions.

Instructional Methods:

Individualized
Lecture
Discovery/Lab

2/29/08

 

Friday

 

Mavis

Learning.com

Lissa Explains It All - this is an html tutorial that will help you put together a simple webpage using notepad. You will need to read carefully and follow the directions.

Areas of Interaction:

Homo Faber
Approaches to Learning
Date
Week # 22
Assignments
 Vocabulary

2/18/08

 

 

Monday

President's Day Holiday

 

presentation software
audience
slide
slide show
background
graphics
template
preview pane

2/19/08

 

 

Tuesday

 

Music Video Project Presentations

 

 Resources/Materials: Computer, Flash Drive, & Internet Access

2/20/08

 

Wednesday

 

Music Video Project Presentations

 Progress Monitoring/Comp. Checks
Project, Observation, Quiz,

2/21/08

 

Thursday

 

Music Video Project Presentations

Instructional Methods:

Individualized
Lecture
Discovery/Lab

2/22/08

 

Friday

 

Music Video Project Presentations

Areas of Interaction:

Homo Faber
Approaches to Learning
Date
Week # 21
Assignments
 Vocabulary

2/11/08

vday

 

Monday

Music Video Project Presentations

 

presentation software
audience
slide
slide show
background
graphics
template
preview pane

2/12/08

vday2

 

Tuesday

 

Music Video Project Presentations

 

 Resources/Materials: Computer, Flash Drive, & Internet Access

2/13/08

roses

Wednesday

 

Music Video Project Presentations

 Progress Monitoring/Comp. Checks
Project, Observation, Quiz,

2/14/08

valentine's day

Thursday

 

Happy Valentine's Day 

-Create a Valentine for a special someone using either Publisher, Pixie, Image Blender or Word.

-Tell them how much they mean to you!

Instructional Methods:

Individualized
Lecture
Discovery/Lab

2/15/08

vday

Friday

 

Music Video Project Presentations

Areas of Interaction:

Homo Faber
Approaches to Learning
Date
Week # 20
Assignments
 Vocabulary
Objectives

2/4/08

 

 

Monday
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.

 

presentation software
audience
slide
slide show
background
graphics
template
preview pane

►Student learns that presentation software is used to make slide shows on a computer.
►Student learns that presentations are made up of a series of slides that tell a story or present an idea.
►Student learns how to navigate through a computer slide show.
►Student is introduced to concepts of audience and story structure and sequence.
►Student begins to understand that a slide show should progress like a story, sequentially, and with a clear purpose or plot.
►Student learns to consider audience when creating a slide show.
►Student learns to consider purpose when creating a slide show.
►Student learns to use slide show previews and other views to evaluate work progress and final product.
►Student learns to insert and alter text in a slide show.
►Student learns to insert new slides.
►Student learns to add graphics from a file and from clip art to a slide.
►Student learns to use white space effectively in placing components on a slide.
►Student learns to alter the background of a slide show.
►Student learns to use a template to create a slide.
►Student learns to use preview panes to help in the design of a slide show.
►Student combines data types such as text, audio, and graphics to create projects.
►Student learns to add simple drawn objects to a slide show, including shapes, lines, and arrows.
►Student learns to add effective audio components to a slide show.
►Student learns to duplicate a slide.

 

 

2/5/08

 

Tuesday

 
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.

 

 Resources/Materials: Computer, Flash Drive, & Internet Access

2/6/08

 

Wednesday

 
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.
 Progress Monitoring/Comp. Checks
Project, Observation, Quiz,

2/7/08

 

Thursday

 
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.

Instructional Methods:

Individualized
Lecture
Discovery/Lab

2/8/08

 

Friday

 
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.

 

Areas of Interaction:

Homo Faber
Approaches to Learning

 

Date
Week # 19
Assignments
 Vocabulary
Objectives

1/28/08

 

 

Monday
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.

 

presentation software
audience
slide
slide show
background
graphics
template
preview pane

►Student learns that presentation software is used to make slide shows on a computer.
►Student learns that presentations are made up of a series of slides that tell a story or present an idea.
►Student learns how to navigate through a computer slide show.
►Student is introduced to concepts of audience and story structure and sequence.
►Student begins to understand that a slide show should progress like a story, sequentially, and with a clear purpose or plot.
►Student learns to consider audience when creating a slide show.
►Student learns to consider purpose when creating a slide show.
►Student learns to use slide show previews and other views to evaluate work progress and final product.
►Student learns to insert and alter text in a slide show.
►Student learns to insert new slides.
►Student learns to add graphics from a file and from clip art to a slide.
►Student learns to use white space effectively in placing components on a slide.
►Student learns to alter the background of a slide show.
►Student learns to use a template to create a slide.
►Student learns to use preview panes to help in the design of a slide show.
►Student combines data types such as text, audio, and graphics to create projects.
►Student learns to add simple drawn objects to a slide show, including shapes, lines, and arrows.
►Student learns to add effective audio components to a slide show.
►Student learns to duplicate a slide.

 

 

1/29/08

 

Tuesday

 
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.

 

 Resources/Materials: Computer, Flash Drive, & Internet Access

1/30/08

 

Wednesday

 
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.
 Progress Monitoring/Comp. Checks
Project, Observation, Quiz,

1/31/08

 

Thursday

 
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.

Instructional Methods:

Individualized
Lecture
Discovery/Lab

2/01/08

 

Friday

 
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.

 

Areas of Interaction:

Homo Faber
Approaches to Learning

 

Date
Week # 19
Assignments
 Vocabulary
Objectives

1/21/08

 

 

Monday

Martin Luther King School Holiday

presentation software
audience
slide
slide show
background
graphics
template
preview pane

►Student learns that presentation software is used to make slide shows on a computer.
►Student learns that presentations are made up of a series of slides that tell a story or present an idea.
►Student learns how to navigate through a computer slide show.
►Student is introduced to concepts of audience and story structure and sequence.
►Student begins to understand that a slide show should progress like a story, sequentially, and with a clear purpose or plot.
►Student learns to consider audience when creating a slide show.
►Student learns to consider purpose when creating a slide show.
►Student learns to use slide show previews and other views to evaluate work progress and final product.
►Student learns to insert and alter text in a slide show.
►Student learns to insert new slides.
►Student learns to add graphics from a file and from clip art to a slide.
►Student learns to use white space effectively in placing components on a slide.
►Student learns to alter the background of a slide show.
►Student learns to use a template to create a slide.
►Student learns to use preview panes to help in the design of a slide show.
►Student combines data types such as text, audio, and graphics to create projects.
►Student learns to add simple drawn objects to a slide show, including shapes, lines, and arrows.
►Student learns to add effective audio components to a slide show.
►Student learns to duplicate a slide.

 

 

1/22/08

 

Tuesday

 

Video Game Field Trip to OSC

 Resources/Materials: Computer, Flash Drive, & Internet Access

1/23/08

 

Wednesday

 
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.
 Progress Monitoring/Comp. Checks
Project, Observation, Quiz,

1/24/08

 

Thursday

 
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.

Instructional Methods:

Individualized
Lecture
Discovery/Lab

1/25/08

 

Friday

 
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Music Video Project
  4. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  5. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  6. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.

 

Areas of Interaction:

Homo Faber
Approaches to Learning

 

Date
Week # 18
Assignments
 Vocabulary
Objectives

1/14/08

 

 

Monday
  1. Log into computer
  2. Mavis Beacon
  3. Finish all previous assignments that you didn't do in class or for homework including
  4. Intro to Music Video Project: Using PowerPoint, produce a music slide show that illustrates a song and evokes a mood in your audience as an end result (happy, sad, angry, thought provoking, inspirational, etc).   Choose a song and convey it’s meaning with high quality photographs and thought provoking text or lyrics.  See rubric for required details.

Possible Song Choices and or Theme Ideas include;

“If Anyone Cared” by Nickelback  (Homelessness, Crisis in Africa)

“Waiting on the World to Change” by John Mayer  (Current political state of affairs, War in Iraq,)

“Streetcorner Symphony” by Rob Thomas  (Tolerance)

“Wipe Out” by The Sufaris  (Just for Fun theme)

Steps in Getting Started

 

    1. Decide on a song or theme
    2. Find about 50 high quality photos to use (Search by large file sizes)
    3. Find quotes or lyrics to be used in your slide show
    4. Let the sound editing / synching begin!
  1. Practice Vocabulary - spend 5 minutes.
  2. Gaggle.net - read and respond to any emails
  3. Finished early? Check out the links page, work on Pixie, Imageblender, Mavis Beacon, email a friend, or read a book.

presentation software
audience
slide
slide show
background
graphics
template
preview pane

►Student learns that presentation software is used to make slide shows on a computer.
►Student learns that presentations are made up of a series of slides that tell a story or present an idea.
►Student learns how to navigate through a computer slide show.
►Student is introduced to concepts of audience and story structure and sequence.
►Student begins to understand that a slide show should progress like a story, sequentially, and with a clear purpose or plot.
►Student learns to consider audience when creating a slide show.
►Student learns to consider purpose when creating a slide show.
►Student learns to use slide show previews and other views to evaluate work progress and final product.
►Student learns to insert and alter text in a slide show.
►Student learns to insert new slides.
►Student learns to add graphics from a file and from clip art to a slide.
►Student learns to use white space effectively in placing components on a slide.
►Student learns to alter the background of a slide show.
►Student learns to use a template to create a slide.
►Student learns to use preview panes to help in the design of a slide show.
►Student combines data types such as text, audio, and graphics to create projects.
►Student learns to add simple drawn objects to a slide show, including shapes, lines, and arrows.
►Student learns to add effective audio components to a slide show.
►Student learns to duplicate a slide.
►Student learns to select an appropriate color palette for a slide show.
►Student learns to modify text color