Friday, December 20, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
Green Screen Project!
World Explorer Green Screen Checklist and Rubric
Agenda
- 2 - Three Minute Typing Tests -> Record
- Discuss Green Screens and Technology
- Talk about project
- Groups for Project
- Begin Planning
Monday, December 9, 2013
Google Spreadsheet Dare
Above is a picture of what I want to create in class with you in Google Spreadsheet. This activity will cover some basic formatting and formulas in Spreadsheets. Here is a site for some tutorials: Google Spreadsheets
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Finished with Google Earth? Scratch!
Discussion Questions -
- What is computer programming?
- Have you ever done it before?
- Why does it exist?
- How does it work?
- How can you begin computer programming?
First Tasks -
- Create an Account
- Watch some Scratch Examples
- Create a Sprite
- Create a Background (stage)
- Create a simple Animation
- Check with Mr. Miles
Monday, November 11, 2013
Traveling to an Ancient Place
Agenda:
7 Wonders Planning Sheet
Postcard Rubric
- Introduction to Typing Tests
- Create a Spreadsheet
- Take 2 Typing Tests on TypingTest.com
- Record 2nd in Spreadsheet
- Review Google Earth and 7 Wonders
7 Wonders Planning Sheet
- Discussion of Postcard Project
Postcard Rubric
- Work on Project!
Letter Requirements
- Write a letter to a family member about your travels to this place
- Address it to your family member
- Must be written in paragraph format and include the information on your planning sheet
- Drop your postcard into your letter
- Sign it with your name
- Be sure to include sources of info at the bottom of the letter
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Google Earth Introduction and Planning a Trip!
Agenda:
- Typing Tests -> Record
- Finish Photo Booth Print Outs
- Introduction to Google Earth
Today, we will have the opportunity to explore Google Earth. Google Earth is a tool that we can utilize to explore any place on Earth.
Activities:
Google Earth – Helpful Links
- http://www.google.com/earth/index.html - Download Google Earth here!
- Download KMZ and KML’s HERE
- Satellite Database
- Ancient Egypt – Google Maps KML
A Cool New Map – Different than Google Earth, but still awesome.
- Introduction to New Assignment - Traveling to an Ancient Place
Miscellaneous Information and Parent Downloads
Hello Parents and Students,
Thank You for visiting my Classroom Blog. It is a work in progress......
Below, I have listed some links that will help you throughout the course of 6th Grade Computer Literacy Class.
Explanation of Class and Grading Sheet for Kromrey Parents and Students
Explanation of Class and Grading Sheet for Glacier Creek Parents and Students
Social Media Signature Sheet
Thank You for visiting my Classroom Blog. It is a work in progress......
Below, I have listed some links that will help you throughout the course of 6th Grade Computer Literacy Class.
Explanation of Class and Grading Sheet for Kromrey Parents and Students
Explanation of Class and Grading Sheet for Glacier Creek Parents and Students
Social Media Signature Sheet
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