Memorial Day Project 2016

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Scholars will reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day.  Scholars will review websites and a video about the origin of the holiday.  Scholars will be able to contribute to a class presentation about the Medal of Honor and share one of the citations that they find significant.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!

Scholars will sign into Google and READ ALL DIRECTIONS on the class Assignment site.  Scholars will watch an instructional video about the origins of the Memorial Day holiday, and will answer a Constructed Response on Google Classroom.  Scholars will then browse the citations and historical documents on the referenced website.  Scholars must add a slide to the class project and follow all directions described there.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class  

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011

All:



Today please follow the directions below.  After our viewing
of the video in class, you will answer the Constructed Response on your Google Classroom Page for credit.



Watch the following Memorial Day Tribute Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRXrfs0f1Fo



Please read the following post and write a short reflection (2-3 Paragraphs) on your Google Classroom Page:

"3rd Herd" Prior To MFO Deployment (Ft. Lewis, WA)

As you know, I am a Veteran of the US Army.  This past weekend was a time for you to
relax and enjoy a well-deserved rest.  While we celebrate our Veteran's
on another day, please bear in mind the following excerpt from
About.com:



"Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel
who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in
battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. While those who
died are also remembered on Veterans Day, Veterans Day is the day set
aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military -
in wartime or peacetime."



Use the following links to find out more about this special holiday, and
why you should be thankful for the sacrifices made on your behalf.  We
are not a perfect nation, but the blood of a few has been given so we
can enjoy the freedoms we have.  Always Remember!

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/a/memorialday.htm

http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html



MEDAL OF HONOR PROJECT:

Please go to the following link (http://www.history.army.mil/moh/). 
You will be able to choose the period in history you would like to know
more about.  I would like you to pick one Medal of Honor winner from
history.  Look through them carefully.  Once you have identified one
Medal of Honor citation to work with, you will be required to post it to
our Google Document that is Shared:

2016 Memorial Day Medal of Honor Project (Click Here)

I would like you to add a slide to this presentation.  You will OPEN YOUR OWN GOOGLE PRESENTATION AND CREATE A SINGLE SLIDE TO INCLUDE IN THIS PROJECT.  YOU MUST CREATE THE SLIDE WITH THE DIRECTIONS LISTED ON THE PROJECT PRESENTATION AND EMAIL ME YOUR SLIDE WHEN IT IS COMPLETED.  I WILL COPY AND PASTE YOUR SLIDE INTO THE OVERALL PROJECT FOR CREDIT. Make sure you
find a picture of the person you found, a link to that person's citation
page, and a thoughtful reason why you picked them.  I will publish this
document for everyone to see so make sure your name and class period is
on it as well.



Make sure you spend some time thinking about those who
gave all for you to live in a country that is free and has opportunity
that is found no where else.
Thanks for your time and effort with this project!



- Mr. S

Scratch Digital Animation 2016

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Scholars will create and use new accounts on SCRATCH.MIT.EDU.  Scholars will be able to begin working independently on the basic tutorial.  Scholars will use previous experience with "drag-and-drop" programming to create digital animation shorts.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Scholars will sign up for accounts on SCRATCH.MIT.EDU and begin working through the program online. Scholars will complete the Introduction Step-by-Step course for credit.  Once they complete the basic learning program, scholars can pair program a digital animation, short game, or other project.  Scholars may work with a partner on their project.  Scholars will be encouraged to browse and share projects from the extensive library of existing projects.

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class  

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011 

Introduction to Computer Programming (Code.Org)



Click Here To See GDrive Presentation On Step-by-Step

Step 1:  Sign into your GMAIL Account online.

Step 2:  Go to SCRATCH.MIT.EDU and create an account

Step 3:  Verify your email using your GMAIL Account.  

MAKE SURE YOUR REMEMBER YOUR SCRATCH.MIT.EDU Username and Password!

Step 4:  Find the "STEP-BY-STEP" Introduction Program under the HELP Tab on the Scratch                    Website!

Step 5:  Work on the "Step-by-Step" Program Independently.

Step 6:  When Complete, MAKE SURE YOU SHOW MR. S YOUR PROGRESS FOR CREDIT!

Step 7:  Choose a partner and design a game or digital animation project.  Next class you will be given the tools you need to submit your project idea and have it approved prior to starting.  You can also spend some time enjoying the library of games and projects that can be played or shared once you have completed the introduction course.

Good Luck!

- Mr. S 

 

Code.Org Accelerated Course

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Scholars
will learn basic computer programming using Code.Org online.  Scholars
will understand the basic vocabulary used in programming.  Scholars will
also be able to explain why it is important for everyone to learn to
code and how it can provide equity in our society.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Scholars will sign up for
accounts on Code. Org and begin working through the program online. Scholars will complete their Introduction to Programming by emailing a link to the R2-D2 Star Wars Game they made to the instructor for credit.  Scholars will then click on the ACCELERATED PROGRAM and begin working on the 20 Stages found there.  These stages will review topics and ideas from the Star Wars levels, and allow Scholars to begin to learn about loops, if-then statements, and how math and algorithms are incorporated into programming.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class  

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011

Introduction to Computer Programming (Code.Org)

 Step 1:  Sign into your Code.Org Account (See Instructions Below For Information):

• SIGN INTO YOUR GOOGLE GMAIL ACCOUNT


• GO TO CODE.ORG AND CLICK "SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE+"


• GO TO CODE.ORG/JOIN AND USE CLASS CODE ON BOARD
  

Step 2:  Go To Your "Code Studio" and click on ACCELERATED COURSE



Step 3:  Begin working on the online levels.  Please use your time to review the UNPLUGGED Levels, but move on to the online material in class.  The Accelerated Course should be completed by the end of this week, either in class or as homework.  Please use your time at home to show your family what you are working on.  Your homework assignment is to "TEACH" someone in your family to code!



Good Luck, and Have Fun!



-Mr. S

Code.Org "STAR WARS" Introduction Spring 2016

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Students
will learn basic computer programming using Code.Org online.  Students
will understand the basic vocabulary used in programming.  Students will
also be able to explain why it is important for everyone to learn to
code and how it can provide equity in our society.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!  

Students will start by completing a Google Classroom Question:

Why Should Students Learn To Read And Write Computer Code?

 Students will watch a short video and participate in a discussion
about future careers and equity.  Students will then play a game to
introduce basic vocabulary and terms.  Students will sign up for
accounts on Code. Org and begin working through the program online. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class  

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011

Introduction to Computer Programming (Code.Org)

 Step 1:  Google Classroom Entry "Why Learn To Code?"Go To Google Classroom and answer the question:
"Why should you learn to read and write computer code?"You must write at least 3 sentences about why you should learn to code,
and what you could use this skill for in your future career. 
 Step 2:  Why Is Learning To Code Important? (Click Here For Video)

Step 3:  Play A Game!

Step 4:  Sign Up For CODE.ORG and Join Our Class Online!

• SIGN INTO YOUR GOOGLE GMAIL ACCOUNT

• GO TO CODE.ORG AND CLICK "SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE+"

• GO TO CODE.ORG/JOIN AND USE CLASS CODE ON BOARD

 

Step 5:  Work Independently On Your Individual Code.Org Program
More FUN Stuff To Do:
  Do Not Race Ahead!  If you complete Hour Of Code, you may sign up for our PlayLab or Frozen Course with the links below:
(Note:  You must be signed in to Code.Org to click below and join the classes)

ONLY JOIN ONE (1) Course At A Time, Work Until You Complete It, Then Try Another One.  Good Luck!

Each participant will be able to…

Participants
will learn computer science skills such as critical
thinking, logic, persistence and creativity in problem-solving by completing levels on Code.Org.

The course design and the instructor methods to accomplish this objective are…

Computer
science and computational thinking skills will be addressed through
hands-on "unplugged" and online activities, including computer
programming and coding. Skills of a computer scientist through the
computational thinking practices of creativity, collaboration,
communication, persistence and problem solving will be emphasized.
Computer science themes of algorithms, data, abstraction, computing
practice and programming, computers and communication devices, and
community, global and ethical impacts.

Participants will demonstrate they know and understand this objective by…

Participants

will take part in "Unplugged" activities,
reviewing vocabulary, and completing assessment levels online.
Participants
will receive feedback on their performance, as well as resources for
improvement.  Students will use Peer Mentoring whenever possible to help
each other prior to asking for direct assistance from the teacher.