Introduction

Digital Literacy Class: We are going to learn about so many incredible ways to be creative, collaborative, and to communicate. We will focus on computer skills and applications. Some topics you already know about, and you will know better, and other topics and applications will be new to you! Either way, we will work together to find the ones you are able to use best. This class consists of Project-Based-Learning. You will be given plenty of time to learn the skills and applications that you will use for a lifetime. I hope you enjoy the material we will cover. - Mr. S

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

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  Scholars will then browse the citations and historical documents on the referenced website.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:






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

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