Week of Nov 29th–Dec 3rd

Highlights for the week: 

• Learn some new functions using Google Docs (like the lookup function and Google Forms)  

Monday 29th:

- Review

1. All Project 1 Materials Due Today! 
2. If you add anything to your files, please send me an email so I will know to grade your file again!
3. Make sure you upload your screencasts to Google Docs and share them with me so I can access them to grade them!  The files in your S-drive Project1 folder will not be graded!  If you don’t remember how to do this, there’s a screencast in the folder for today, Nov29 Mon, which explains how to do it.

- New

1. View this Street Riding clip

- Do 

Check all of your Project 1 materials, especially your Glogs which count the most,  to make sure they have the following:

1. Logon to your Google Apps account and then view the Project1 Progress Check page

        -----Your finished Project1 should contain these things-----

1. Your daily log (3 pts)
   • should have a title like this:  Mark Twain Project1 Notes
   • it should be a diary of your project work
2. Due to the problems we’ve been having opening Google Docs and Drawings, I will count them as extra credit (worth 1 pt each) for those who were able to make them
3. Please make sure your Glogs contain the following (6 pts for each Glog)
   • At least 3 images involving your topic (3 pts)
   • At least 2 links to websites related to your topic (2 pts)
   • At least 1 animation, audio or video clip related to your topic (1 pt)
4. Your screencasts should document some part of your project like the following:
   • A search tour which follows you through your topic research
   • A tutorial which teaches others how to do something you’ve learned about

- Through?

1. Check your progress report grades and complete any missing work.  Today is your last chance to complete missing work before Progress Reports go out (they will be handed out Friday)
2. If you are satisfied with your Progress Report Grade, you may start on the assignment for tomorrow (there’s a folder with the screencasts in it which you need already in the J-drive/TODAY/screencasts folder called Nov30 Tues)
3. 8th Grade classes should review the vocabulary terms on Plate Tectonics from your science classes for a vocab quiz later on this week.  Here is a link to the Study Stack review site.

Tuesday 30th:

- Review

1. How to logon to your Google Apps account
2. Make sure you upload your Project1 screencasts to Google Docs and share them with me so I can access them to grade them!  The files in your S-drive Project1 folder will not be graded!  If you don’t remember how to do this, there’s a screencast in the folder for yesterday, Nov29 Mon, which explains how to do it.

- New

1. Learn how to use the Google Lookup function to find information automatically and put it in a table
2. It looks like Progress Reports will be extended for another week.  I will let you know when I hear the final decision!

- Do 

1. Copy the screencast folder for Nov30 Tues to your desktop
2. Watch screencast 1 called “How to use Google Lookup”
3. Logon to Google Apps and find the file called “Google Lookup Practice” (search for Lookup if you have trouble finding the file)
4. Watch screencast 2 on how to copy, rename and share this practice file
5. Make a copy of the file, add your name in front of the title, and share it with me
6. Watch screencast 3 on how to create lookup tables
7. Follow the instructions on the spreadsheet, in the screencast and in class to complete tables 1, 2 and 3 in the Google Lookup Practice file (6 pts for this assignment – 2 pts per table)
8. Create a screencast (here’s a link to Screencast-o-matic) of how you completed Table2 of the spreadsheet.  The title of your screencast should be ‘Table2’.  Upload your screencast to your Google Docs and share it with me! (3 pts for this assignment)

- Through?

1. 8th Grade classes should review the vocabulary terms on Plate Tectonics from your science classes for a vocab quiz later on this week.  Here is a link to the Study Stack review site.

Wednesday Dec 1st:

- Review

1. Progress Reports will go out this Friday as originally planned

- New

1. Watch the funny clip collection as a class

- Do 

1. Take this Quiz on the Google Lookup Assignment (it’s worth 5 pts)
2. Complete lookup function spreadsheets and screencasts from yesterday.  If the function doesn’t work in some cells, check your spelling on the names of the states with the problem.
3. To make your screencasts, clear out the data from table 2 and record how you used the lookup function to fill out the table for you.

- Through?

1. 8th Grade classes should review the vocabulary terms on Plate Tectonics from your science classes for a vocab quiz later on this week.  Here is a link to the Study Stack review site.

Thursday 2nd:

- Review

1. Progress Report Cards go out tomorrow.  Check your grades to see what it will show!
2. Please complete your Google Lookup Practice file and your screencast of Table2 if you haven’t already done so!

- New

1. Learn how to create a form

- Do 

1. Complete this form to receive extra credit (it’s worth 3 points)
2. Retake the Quiz on the Google Lookup Assignment if you would like to raise your grade (it’s worth 5 pts)
3. Watch the screencast for today (from my J-drive folder) on how to create a form. 
4. Create a form which asks 3 questions that you would like to know the answer to. 
5. Send an email to me with a link to your new form so I can see your 3 questions.
6. Explore this Time Special on the 50 Best Inventions of 2010.   Tomorrow we will use a form to post your 3 favorite inventions and a sentence describing each (so we will know what they’re about).  

- Through?

1. Watch this slideshow of Americas tallest Christmas trees
2. Watch the ‘What’s new in Google Earth 6’ Video Clip (in today’s screencasts folder)
3. Try the Google Earth Explore the oceans tour (click on the file in today’s screencast folder)

Friday 3rd:

- Review

1. Progress Report Cards go out today!

- New

1. Watch 2 video clips together as a class

- Do 

1. Retake the Quiz on the Google Lookup Assignment if you would like to raise your grade (it’s worth 5 pts)
2. Take this Class Favorites Survey
3. 7th Grade classes – use this Study Stack Review for a Quiz Monday on Math vocabulary
4. 8th Grade classes – use this Study Stack review for a Quiz Monday on Plate Tectonics Vocabulary from your science classes

- Through?

1. Check out the NORAD tracks Santa Website and this article about how to use it.
2. …and this Winter Wonderland Slideshow!

Additional Information:

• Prezis

Week of Nov 22nd - Nov 26th

Highlights for the week: 

• Begin   

Monday 22nd:

- Review

1. All Project 1 Materials Due Tomorrow!
2. Make sure all Glogs and Screencasts have Project1 in the Title
3. Make sure you upload your screencasts to Google Docs!

- New

1. Check your grades today.  The progress check grade from Friday was only based on 3 things: 1) your daily log, 2) your first Project1 Glog, 3) your first Project1 screencast
2. You can vote for the High School player of the week here (our own Josiah Monroe is included in the list of candidates!)

- Do 

1. Logon to your Google Apps account and then view the Project1 Progress Check page
2. Watch the screencasts for today – One explains Friday’s Progress Check2 Grade and the other 3 review important parts of the project
3. Continue working on your Project1 assignment

- Through?

1. View this Prezi on all of the things we’ve learned about over the last several weeks
2. Explore Larry Ferlazzo’s The Best Sites to Learn and Teach about Thanksgiving
3. Try this Interactive What Really Happened at Thanksgiving or this  First Thanksgiving Web Adventure

Tuesday 23rd:

- Review

1. All Project 1 Materials Due Today!
2. Make sure you upload your screencasts to Google Docs and share them with me so I can access them to grade them!

- New

1. Check your grades to see the Project1 assignments and points (grades will be entered over Thanksgiving)
2. Watch this TED demonstration of card tricks

- Do   Check all of your Project 1 materials, especially your Glogs which count the most,  to make sure they have the following:

1. Logon to your Google Apps account and then view the Project1 Progress Check page

        -----Your finished Project1 should contain these things-----

1. Your daily log (3 pts)
   • should have a title like this:  Mark Twain Project1 Notes
   • it should be a diary of your project work
2. Due to the problems we’ve been having opening Google Docs and Drawings, I will count them as extra credit (worth 1 pt each) for those who were able to make them
3. Please make sure your Glogs contain the following (6 pts for each Glog)
   • At least 3 images involving your topic (3 pts)
   • At least 2 links to websites related to your topic (2 pts)
   • At least 1 animation, audio or video clip related to your topic (1 pt)
4. Your screencasts should document some part of your project like the following:
   • A search tour which follows you through your topic research
   • A tutorial which teaches others how to do something you’ve learned about

- Through?

1. Check out this critters caught on a high-speed camera slideshow
2. Explore this First Thanksgiving Interactive
3. Here’s a website which describes how Thanksgiving is celebrated around the world
4. Have a great Thanksgiving!

Wednesday 24th: Holiday

Thursday 25th: Holiday

Friday 26th: Holiday

Additional Information:

• Prezis

Week of Nov 15th–Nov 19th

Highlights for the week: 

• Continue working on Project1

Monday 15th:

- Review

1. Please make sure your Project1 Glogs include Project1 in the name so I can find them!!!   (For example: Project1 Sports)
2. If you’re interested in UIL Calculator Competition, please let me know as soon as possible!

- New

1. Test this Den Time locations page
2. Add the Project1 Due date to your calendar with an email reminder
3. Logon to your Google Apps account and then view the Project1 Progress Check page 

- Do 

1. Check to make sure you have named and shared your project1 files correctly!
2. Continue working on your Project1 materials
3. The next Project1 Progress Check grade will be this Friday.  All materials are due before the Thanksgiving break!
4. Robotics Students view Prezi Showcase Video updates and record new clips

- Through?

1. Check out this video of the World’s Tallest Building (twice as high as the Empire State Building in NY)

Tuesday 16th:

- Review

1. Logon to your Google Apps account and then view the Project1 Progress Check page 

- New

1. Check out this Project1 Glogs Presentation

- Do 

1. There are no new screencasts for today!
2. Continue working on your Project1 materials
3. The next Project1 Progress Check grade will be this Friday.  All materials are due before the Thanksgiving break!

- Through?

1. View this Earth as Art Slideshow

Wednesday 17th:  Today is an early release day!

- Review

1. Logon to your Google Apps account
2. AFTER you logon, view the Project1 Progress Check page 
3. Check the Early Release bell schedule for your bell schedule today

- New

1. Please watch today’s screencast!
2. Check out the updated Project1 Glogs Presentation so you can see what other students are doing for their projects

- Do 

1. Check to make sure you have named and shared your project1 files correctly!  I cannot find them if they don’t have project1 in the title and aren’t shared with me.
2. Watch the screencast on how to upload your screencasts to Google Docs and then upload them.  If you upload your screencasts to you G-Docs, you’ll be able to see them and all of the rest of your project1 materials from anywhere with an internet connection!
3. Continue working on your Project1 materials
4. The next Project1 Progress Check grade will be this Friday.  It will be worth 5 pts and should have links with entries for your Daily Log, Notes and Sketch files, as well as your first project Glog and screencast.  All materials are due before the Thanksgiving break!
5. Robotics Students copy ConeTest1 program to your desktop,  view it, and modify it for a practice run.

- Through?

1. Check out this Animal Tracks Slideshow for this week

Thursday 18th:

- Review

1. Project1 Progress Check grade tomorrow!  

- New

1. Check out the updated Project1 Glogs Presentation so you can see what other students are doing for their projects. It will be worth 5 pts and should have links with entries for your Daily Log, Notes and Sketch files, as well as your first project Glog and screencast. All materials are due before the Thanksgiving break! 

- Do 

1. As a class watch student screencast demos
2. Watch the Progress Check2 Grade screencast which will show you what you need to get a good grade on tomorrow’s progress check
3. Continue Project1 work
4. Check to make sure you have named and shared your project1 files correctly!  I cannot find them if they don’t have project1 in the title and aren’t shared with me
5. Robotics students program 5 basic moves course

- Through?

1. Check out this Extraordinary microscope images slideshow

Friday 19th:

- Review

1. Project1 Progress Check grade today!  It will be worth 5 pts and should have links with entries for your Daily Log, Notes and Sketch files, as well as your first project Glog and screencast.  All materials are due before the Thanksgiving break!

- New

1. Check out the updated Project1 Glogs Presentation so you can see what other students are doing for their projects.

- Do 

1. Watch this TED Talk: How web video powers global innovation
2. Logon to your Google Apps account and then view the Project1 Progress Check page 
3. Check to make sure you have named and shared your project1 files correctly!  I cannot find them if they don’t have project1 in the title and aren’t shared with me
4. Continue working on your Project1 materials

- Through?

1. Check out these concept car photos from the L.A.Auto Show
2. …and this World Population Clock

Additional Information:

• Prezis

Week of Nov 8th–Nov 12th

Highlights for the week: 

• Begin the 3rd 6 weeks Project Phases of this class, which will include 2 Projects.  Project 1 is due by 3rd Progress Reports, and Project 2 is due by the end of the semester.

Monday 8th:

- Review

1. Check the missing work list for your class which you should see by logging on to you G-Apps account and looking at all files.  Make sure you have shared your Google Drawing (Red Ribbon Week or Halloween Drawing), your Google Doc (with your name and Nov3 as the title), and your Google Spreadsheet (with your name and Nov4 as the title). If you don’t share them with me, I can’t see them to grade them!
2. Students with low grades after today will be assigned to tutorials during den time!

- New

1. View Project 1 Assignment information and templates.  This is your chance to explore things you’re interested in and get credit for it!

- Do 

1. Complete missing work for the 2nd 6 weeks.  Grades must be submitted tomorrow after school, so you have until then to complete any missing assignments.
2. Check the missing assignments list for each class period (in your Google Docs list).  Quizzes count the most so make sure you do well on those!
3. Read the Project 1 Bulletin (in your Google Docs).  Check this bulletin daily for updates!
4. Copy and rename each of the 3 templates for your Project 1 in your Google Docs (replace Mark Twain with your first and last name).  Start thinking about what you might like your Project1 topic to be and jot down some of your ideas (and questions if you have any) on your Project 1 Notes Document.

- Through?

1. If you finish completing makeup work, start working on Project 1!

Tuesday 9th:

- Review

1. Complete missing assignments.  The missing assignments G-Docs have been updated as of this morning.  Grades are due today!

- New

1. Start Project1 today!

- Do 

1. Make a new folder in your S-drive and name it exactly Project1 (with no spaces)
2. Watch the screencasts in the Today/Screencasts/Project1 folder
3. Copy, rename and share (with me) the 3 templates files in your Google Docs list
4. Record what you did today in your Project Log

- Through?

1. Check out this sports photos of the week slideshow

Wednesday 10th:

- Review

1. How to copy, rename and share a Google Document

- New

1. If you have ideas or comments about your project, please add them to your Project1 Notes document!

- Do 

1. Watch the new screencast on how to copy, rename and share the Project1 Templates
2. Continue Project1 work.  Make sure you copy, rename and share the 3 Template files.
3. Update your project1 Notes file.  Add 3 possible project ideas and any specific questions you have to your notes.
4. Update your project1 Daily Log file.  Add what you’ve done today and any links you’ve visited that you will use for your project to you Log file.

- Through?

1. View this slideshow of National Parks

Thursday 11th:

- Review

1. If you have ideas or comments about your project, please add them to your Project1 Notes document!

- New

1. Learn how to find the Project1 Screencasts when you need help

- Do 

1. Open the J-drive/TODAY/Screencasts folder and copy the Project1 folder to your desktop
2. Watch the screencasts for today and continue Project1 work
3. Update your Project1 Notes and Daily Log files.  Your progress on these will be graded over this weekend!
4. Make new groups in your gmail contacts for ‘My Friends’ and ‘My Teachers’ (if you haven’t already, and start adding contacts to those groups (watch the screencast to see how to do this)

- Through?

1. Watch the Jetman clip in your screencasts folder for today

Friday 12th:

- Review

1. Make sure that all of your Project1 files have your name and Project1 in the title, and that your Glogs have Project1 in the Title

- New

1. As a class, watch this TED Talk by Will Wright (the creator of SimCity and Spore) to see a different way to learn

- Do 

1. There will be a Project1 progress check grade assigned this weekend.  You should have these 3 things:

• A Daily log with entries for each day named (your name) Project1 Daily Log
• A notes page with 3 project ideas named  (your name) Project1 Notes
• At least 1 Glog started with Project1 included in the title:  example name Project1 Pro Football

- Through?

1. Explore Bing Maps and the State Capitol

Additional Information:

• Prezis