Soundation Music Project 19-20 S1

"Music improves brain health and function in many ways. It makes you smarter, happier and more productive at any age. Listening is good, playing is even better." https://bebrainfit.com/music-brain/

As you enter the room today, read the following article:

https://www.blhsnews.com/opinion/2015/09/29/how-does-music-affect-our-lives/#

then go to your CCS GMAIL and create an email to Mr. Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us) as follows:

To: hscribner@ccs.us

Subject:  MUSIC

Body of Email: How Does Music Affect You In Your Daily Life? How Often Do You Listen To Music? What Is Your Favorite Type Of Music, And Why? What Was The Last Song You Listened To, And How Did It Make You Feel?

SOUNDATION PROJECT:
We will be using Soundation to create unique, and customized pieces of music. You must follow the directions below, and export your music as a .WAV-File so you can use it in an upcoming project. Please follow the directions below to begin creating music with Soundation.com. If you have already used this program, it is your obligation in class to help others. We will discuss the Essential Questions below in class prior to working on Soundation.com. HAVE FUN WITH THIS PROJECT!

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

Why Does Music Make Us Feel?

Why Does Music Move Us? (PBS)

The Power Of Music!

The Power of Music (Funny)

YOU MAY ONLY USE SOUNDATION. YOU MAY NOT LISTEN TO MP3's OR OTHER COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MUSIC.

Today is your day to familiarize yourself with how the program works, and how to navigate around the different toolboxes. Save anything that you want to keep by uploading files to your Google Drive or save them to your desktop. Because other students use these computers, there is no guarantee that your work will be here tomorrow.

MR S MIXDOWN SAMPLE 21SEP16 (CLICK HERE)

SOUNDATION.COM INTRODUCTION: Open the Soundation.com Application. I have included a short VIDEO from YouTube to help you work independently. Once I have finished the demonstration in class, use your headphones to listen to your work while you create a personal track. Try to create a track that is over 25 seconds in length, and includes any of the instruments listed in the Loop Browser. You will be using the final cut of this track you are creating as the background for the Marquise Project in OPENSHOT Video Editor later in the Marking Period. Make sure it sounds like you want it too. When you are done look under the FILE section to Export Song To Disk as a LOW-RES MP3 File and save it. You must upload your file to your GOOGLE DRIVE and SHARE it with MR. S for credit. Please upload the file to the DROPBOX Link below as well:

MR. Scribner's DROPBOX File Link To Upload WAV File

When you have finished the project, use the GRADING RUBRIC below to figure out your score on this project. Additional learning should include working on completing the Music Lyric Project listed below, or use SOUNDATION.COM (Link Below) to create another unique song and EXPORT it as a LOW-RES MP3 file for use later. Have Fun With This Project!

SOUNDATION ONLINE AUDIO CREATOR (CLICK HERE)

SOUNDATION YOUTUBE TRAINING VIDEO LINK

Step By Step Instructions

• Log In To Computer and Go To Soundation.com


• Click on STUDIO and select either Flash Version or Chrome Version.


• Create Music with at least 3 loops (minimum)


• When finished, Click FILE and "Export LOW-RES MP3 File" to your Desktop


• Play the file using Media Player and make sure it is at least 25-seconds long for credit.


• If you have access to Google Drive, Upload your file to your GDRIVE and SHARE it with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.


• Once the file is on your Desktop, Open the Class Assignment Site (collegiumtech.blogspot.com) and find the Soundation Project Post.


• Click the "MR. Scribner's Dropbox File Link To Upload LOW-RES MP3 File" Button


• Follow the direction, using your @ccs.us Gmail Address to upload your file for credit.


• If you were able to sign into GOOGLE, you must also SHARE your file with me once it is uploaded to your Google Drive.

GRADING RUBRIC:

CATEGORY	10	8	6	R - Redo
3 Loops Minimum	3 or more loops used	2 loops used	Only 1 loop used	Not Completed
Loops Blended Correctly	All Loops Sound Correctly Blended	One Loop Is Off Key or Out Of Sequence	Multiple Loops Are Off Key Or Out Of Sequence	Not Completed
File Is Exported As LOW-RES MP3 file	File Correctly Exported To Desktop	File Exported But Lost	File Not Exported	Not Completed
File Is Uploaded to GDRIVE and SHARED for credit.	File Is Uploaded Correctly			File Is Not Uploaded Correctly
Overall Effort	Scholar worked diligently on the project and has at least a 25 seconds WAV to use	Scholar included most items, but WAV is less than 20 seconds long.	Scholar\'s WAV is too short and lacks more items or was not shared correctly for credit	Project not completed at all

Once you are finished with these steps, you should now CHECK your website. Once your link is active, you have finished today's assignment. 

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

SWBAT CREATE a 25 second WAV file for use in an upcoming project. Scholar will use Soundation.com on Windows Destop (Chrome) or similar music production software to create, adjust, save, share, work with an original music arrangement using pre-downloaded LOOPS.

SCHOLARS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Project: Scholars will open Soundation and use pre-downloaded LOOPS to create an original music (WAV) project of  +25 seconds in length. Scholars who do not bring headphones may complete an alternate project by reading articles about writing lyrics and submitting a Google Document with an original song of some kind. Scholars must also complete a Constructed Response on Google Classroom about Music and Learning.

YOU WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE RUBRIC ABOVE.

READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

Alternate Project for those without HEADPHONES:
(Extra Credit for those who already created a Soundation Music Track.)

MUSIC LYRIC PROJECT:
Open a Google Document or MS Word Document and name it "(YOUR LAST NAME) Music Lyrics (Class Day/Number)". Read and review the following articles on writing music (like poetry), write your song in the document and SHARE it with MR. S for credit.

IF YOUR GOOGLE IS NOT WORKING,

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-Song-Lyrics

http://robinfrederick.com/learn-how-to-write-a-song/

https://www.google.com/search?q=writing+music+lyrics&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

USE THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE AS A GUIDE TO WRITE A SONG LYRIC. CHANGE UP DIFFERENT VERSIONS TO CUSTOMIZE IT:

Introduction

A

A

B

A

B

B

C

B

D

D

D

E

E

F

E

Wrap Up

MyBio Presentations 19-20 S1

The Day Has Come......

Today you will finish up your Google Drive MY BIO Presentations and begin to present them to the class! 

When your name is called, I will find the Google Drive PRESENTATION you SHARED with me for credit.  You will click the PRESENT Button and go to the front of the class and give your presentation.

While everyone is watching you present, they will have the following website up on their computer.  After each presentation, students will fill out and submit the PRESENTATION REVIEW FORM.  I will make the final reviews public and you can log in and find the reviews of your presentation on your own.

PRESENTATION REVIEW FORM 

Just about any school, career, or organization you join for the rest of your life will require some public speaking.  I realize we all just met, but you need to be able to stand up in front of a room full of people with confidence.  YOU ARE THE EXPERT ABOUT YOU!  Relax, breathe, present the autobiography calmly and loud enough for everyone to hear, and it will all be over in a couple minutes.

Good Luck!!

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Students will present their "MyBio" Projects to the class.  Students will listen, ask appropriate questions, and when each presentation is complete, will fill out the online response form above.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!

Students will encourage each other to be positive and energetic while presenting.

Avatar Fun! 19-20 S1

CREATE AN AVATAR PROJECT:  When you enter the class, sit down, log in, and READ ALL DIRECTIONS ON THIS SITE!  Once completed, use the following links to create an AVATAR for yourself.  You must use the SNIPPING TOOL to take a snapshot of your AVATAR and make sure it is on the TITLE SLIDE of your MyBio Project!  Make sure you use the AVATAR DROPBOX LINK to send me your AVATAR for credit.



UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY YOU USE AN IMAGE OF YOUR FACE FOR THIS!  No Identifying images can be used for school security reasons.



An avatar is the graphical representation of the user or the user's alter ego or character. An icon or figure representing a particular person in a video game, Internet forum, etc. ... The term "avatar" can also refer to the personality connected with the screen name, or handle, of an Internet user.



Avatars can be custom-designed to create a truly unique appearance for each player. Once a user has created an avatar, he or she becomes part of an online community filled with other users' avatars. Players can interact with other avatars.

Here are some of our top criteria in the selection of an avatar.

1. Don't use a default avatar. Nothing screams newbie like selecting one of the default images as your avatar – make it personal.


2. Pick one avatar for all communication. ...


3. KISS – Keep it Simple Stupid. (You are not really stupid, just a figure of speech) ...


4. Make it interesting. ...


5. Logo or Photo.

Use this link to submit your Avatar→  Avatar Dropbox Link

faceyourmanga.com

avachara.com

cartoonify.de

avatarmaker.com

If you can't use the sites above you can also look for AVATAR-like images, choose one, use the snipping tool and pixlr.com to make a "square" image to use as an AVATAR. See my example below:

If you complete this you should upload your AVATAR to my online DROPBOX Link, and include your AVATAR on the Title Slide of your MyBio Project.  Email me with questions (hscribner@ccs.us)!  

MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO PRESENT YOUR MYBIO PROJECT ON MONDAY!  

Have a Great Weekend!  

Academic/Learning Objectives

Students will spend time creating an individual AVATAR to use as a creative 

alternative to putting their face on online content.  

This can be used as a security measure, and be a unique way to express themselves.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!

Project: Scholars will use class time productively to review Grade-Specific levels on RTII for MATH, ELA, and READING COMPREHENSION:  Typing.com, Khan Academy, Prodigy Math, Sumdog, or others.

IF WEBSITES DO NOT WORK, USE THE BALANCE OF TIME TO COMPLETE ANY OTHER WORK YOU OWE FOR THIS CLASS OR GO TO KHAN ACADEMY

Google Map Project Basic Research & Presentation 19-20 S1

Today you will create a Single-Slide using Google Slides and SHARE it with me for credit.  I want to make sure you know how to use the SNIPPING TOOL, and other applications to create a simple map that you can email, share, or print.

GOOGLE MAP PICTURE PROJECT:

Students must Log-In to Google and Open Google Drive.  Students will open another TAB on their browser and go to Google Maps.  Using the Snipping Tool on Windows-Based computers, or the Print-Screen-Funtion, students will create a picture of a fun place to go.  This location MUST BE LESS THAN 100 MILES FROM SCHOOL!  They will open Microsoft PowerPoint/Google Slides on their Computer and copy the picture into a single-slide.  They will add this slide to their MyBio Project for presentation.  Make sure your MyBio Project contains this slide prior to presentations next week! See instructions below for specific information:

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS:

1:  Log Into Google

2:  Open Google Drive

3.  Open Google Maps (Separate TAB)

4.  Choose Location  on Google Maps

5.  Identify Location and Write Notes on WHY you chose it.

6.  Use Snipping Tool (Windows-Based Computers) to take Picture (Image File) of Map

7.  Save Picture (Image File) to Desktop

8.  Open Google Slides Application on Computer

9.  Create another slide for your MyBio Project with your Picture and Information about Location

10.  Download the PowerPoint/Google Slide as a JPEG File to Desktop

11.  EMAIL Single JPEG file to  Mr.S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.

OBJECTIVE & STUDENT OUTCOMES

 Students will be able to Log-In, Create, Share and Collaborate with Google Drive and the Google Suite of Applications.  Students will learn how to Upload Files.  Students will also be able to use the Snipping Tool on Windows-Based Computers to create images of items on the computer screen for use in web-based projects.  Students will successfully share items and links with the others.

Students will enter the class quietly and quickly.  Student will Log-In to Google and Open their Google Drive.  Students will participate in a class tutorial about accessing, creating and collaborating with the Google Suite of Applications.  Students will also learn to use the Windows-Based Snipping Tool!  Students will complete the lesson by Uploading and Sharing files for credit.

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. 2014

Draw.IO Graphic Organizers 19-20 S1

Today you will design graphic organizers on DRAW.IO. Please create a Personal Timeline and Family Tree in a digital format. You must create these from scratch using DRAW.IO.

YOU MUST CREATE A HAND-DRAWN VERSION BEFORE WORKING ON A DIGITAL VERSION ONLINE!

To start, use a blank piece of paper to list your birthday, list all the schools you have attended, list any significant events in your life (birthdays, deaths, weddings, graduations, holidays, family trips, honors, awards, or any other events you can remember) and the dates they happened. Sign In to Google. Open DRAW.IO and CONNECT it to your Google Drive. Open a New Blank Document. Begin to drag boxes into the timeline and label them in order. Once you have created your first box with a date underneath, you can now select the box, copy and paste a new one next to it, and link them with an arrow. Continue until you have listed all the events up to today's date. You need to list 15 events to complete the project.

To create your Family Tree, make a complete list of all of your parents, step-parents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, grandparents, and any other family members you can think of. Now begin dragging in boxes and labeling them with each person's name and date of birth (if you know it). Now list weddings in text between married couples. Make sure to line up each place-marker with others in the same generation. Make sure you include extended family (Aunts, Uncles, Brothers, Sisters, Etc.) I would like you to do your best to include at least 3 levels of your family tree. These should include siblings, parents, aunts & uncles, grandparents, and anyone else you might know. Once you have your Timeline and Family Tree on one document, Go To FILE and EXPORT and save it to the desktop as an IMAGE (JPEG) File. Upload the PNG File to DROPBOX Link below for credit. YOU MUST ALSO UPLOAD THIS JPEG FILE TO YOUR GOOGLE DRIVE AND SHARE IT FOR CREDIT,

See the sample above for some more clarity. Good Luck!

- Mr. S

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS:
1. HAND-DRAW A VERSION FIRST! LOG INTO YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT

2. Open DRAW.IO on your computer and Click DIAGRAM Button to create a blank Diagram. Connect the DRAW.IO Application to your Google Account.

3. Drag enough blocks into the workspace to allow for one block for each person in your IMMEDIATE Family.

4: Label Each Block with Person's Title (Dad, Mom, etc.) and First Name

5. Connect each block with who is related to who.

6. For the Timeline, you must drag in at least 15 blocks.

7. Label each block with event from your life.

8. Make a connection, in the order that the events occurred in your life, from one event to the next.

9. If you have not completed your work before class ends, If you successfully connected your DRAW IO account to your Google Account, your progress should automatically be saved.

10. Once complete, Click the SHARE Button and add Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us). Make sure you click CAN EDIT for credit. You also need to EXPORT your file as a Graphic Image (JPEG) and Upload the Picture to the DROPBOX Link Below!

11. Open your Google Drive and click "NEW", Click "UPLOAD FILE", and choose your JPEG File from your Desktop. Once the file is uploaded, Click "SHARE" and add hscribner@ccs.us to SHARE the file with me for credit.

FAMILY TREE & TIMELINE PROJECT UPLOAD LINK (CLICK HERE)

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE 

Today students will be creating a Personal Timeline and Family Tree with DRAW.IO. Students will outline major events in their lives and a complete list of family members. They will organize their items in chronological order, create hand-drawn organizers, create digital versions of their work, and SHARE their work using Google Drive.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Students will work individually on the assigned projects. Students must complete a hand-drawn version of the project prior to starting on their computer.

Standards Covered In This Class

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2014

ALTERNATE PROGRAMS ONLINE: https://cacoo.com/ or https://bubbl.us/mindmap

MyBIO Google Slides Presentations 19-20 S1

MyBio Google Slides Presentation

MR. SCRIBNER'S EXAMPLE PRESENTATION (Click Here)

SEE EXAMPLE AUTOBIOGRAPHY (CLICK HERE) 

Your assignment is to create a GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION Slide Show that is all about you. Here is a list of the requirements and some suggestions for what to include in your slides.

A) PRESENTATION

(1) Saved as “(Your Name) Bio” and emailed to Mr. S

  

(2) Have a logical order to your slides

     (a) Do NOT follow the slide suggestions order

  

(3) Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation

  

(4) Have 10 Slides

     (a) Include a Title Slide

     (b) Include a Birth Information Slide



(5) Have at least 4 Graphics/Photos that are related to their slides



Slide Suggestions: You may use these suggestions or come up with your own (APPROPRIATE CONTENT)

Title: First and Last Name **

Birth Information: Birthday, Birthplace, Length, Weight, and Time **

Accomplishments: List at least three accomplishments.

(Future) Career: What you want to be? How you will do this?

Class Schedule: What is your schedule this semester?

Dislikes: Identify your dislikes.

Family Information: Family Size, Parents Names, Siblings

Favorites: Identify your favorite things.

Friends: Who are you friends? What do you do with them for fun?

Goals: List short-term goals (for the year). List intermediate goals (for the next 3 years).

List long-term goals ("Bucket-List" for the next 10 years).

Hobbies: Identify your hobbies.

Job: What is your job? What are your job duties?

Likes: Identify your likes.

People: Have different people make comments about you.

** Required Slides



STEPS TO COMPLETE PROJECT (READ ALL DIRECTIONS FIRST!)

1. Sign into Google Drive

2. Open NEW Slides Presentation

3. Rename SLIDES "MyBio (Your Last Name) P(?) S1"

     Example: MyBio SCRIBNER P1 S1

4. Open new Browser Tab to Google Images

5. Select VIEW IMAGE of Full Size Pictures (You need at least 4 images in your project)

6. Save Images or Image URL's for Use In Presentation

7. Choose Template Style

8. Begin to enter personal information on each Slide.

9. Complete each slide by adding information and photos

10. SHARE with Mr. S for credit! DO NOT EMAIL! JUST SHARE IT!

11. Be Prepared To Present This To The Class In The Future!

OBJECTIVE & STUDENT OUTCOMES

 Students will use online collaboration tools (Google Drive) to create a 10-slide multimedia presentation.  Students will follow directions and use photos, text, and color to highlight specific facts about their topic.  Students will be able to understand the difference between a written report and how writing for a presentation requires bullet-style sentences.

STUDENTS MUST READ ALL DIRECTIONS ON THIS WEBSITE PRIOR TO STARTING ANY ASSIGNED TASKS.  PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS AS GIVEN FOR FULL CREDIT!

  Students will log into their Google Drive and open a New PRESENTATION.  Students will learn the basic tools used to create a presentation.  Students will create a MY BIO Presentation about themselves.  Students will use Google Images to select pictures for use today.  Students will Copy the pictures selected to the desktop of the computer they are working with.  Students use PIXLR.Com to upload, manipulate, adjust, save and add pictures to their project.  Students must complete the steps below to CREATE and SHARE a MY BIO Presentation for credit.

Autobiography Google Doc / Office365 Project 19-20 S1

Autobiography Project Instructions

Today you will log in to your Google Gmail Account and then open your Google Drive. You will CREATE a new document. This document will be a one-full-page Autobiography all about you. I have copied and pasted my example below. Please use the whole page to describe everything about you since you were born. You must use proper grammar, spelling, sentences, and be prepared to SHARE it directly from Google Drive to Mr. S. You must use no larger than a 12-font Times New Roman and single space lines. Please leave a line between paragraphs. I am looking forward to reading these, and you will be creating a Presentation from the content later this week. Make sure you include LIKES, DISLIKES, where you grew up, things you did, schools and activities you participated in, and add some things people do not know about you. Good Luck!

Click Here For A GREAT Article That Will Help You Get Started!

Please click here to watch a video with more information about
"What Is An Autobiography?"

- Mr. S

STEPS BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS:

1. CREATE DOCUMENT IN MS WORD (Office 365)
2. RENAME DOCUMENT: AUTOBIOGRAPHY (LAST NAME) P(?) S1
3. Check the Margins, Header and Footer for spacing issues.
4. Set FONT to Times New Roman
5. Set FONT SIZE to 12
6. Set LINE SPACE to Single
7. Type TITLE LINE: "Autobiography of (First Name) (Last Name)" [Bold & Underline]
8. Copy Questions Below Onto Document
9. Answer Each Question With A 4-5 Sentence Paragraph
10. Remove Questions (Delete) and leave a space between paragraphs
11. Add enough material to make sure you have typed a FULL PAGE for credit.
12. Notify Mr. Scribner you are finished by sending an EMAIL (hscribner@ccs.us).
13. After Review, Make Any Requested Changes or Adjustments For Final Credit.

MAKE SURE YOU SAVE YOUR DOCUMENT TO YOUR "H" DRIVE.  WE WILL UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENT TO YOUR GOOGLE DRIVE, CHANGE IT INTO A GOOGLE DOCUMENT, AND SHARE IT FOR CREDIT.

Questions To Get You Started (Copy and Paste Into Document To Help You)

1. Name, Birth Date, Family, Where You Were Born

2. What I Like Doing At Home, School, In My Community And Schools I Have Attended?

3. People and Things That Are Precious To Me And Why?

4. What Do I Want To Be When I Get Older?

5. How Do Others See Me? What Contributions Do I Make To My Family/Community?

6. What Are My Other Ambitions/Goals/Desires In Life?

7. Anything Else I Want People To Know.... 


TIPS TO HELP YOU!
From:  http://www.lifescript.com/well-being/articles/0/9_tips_for_writing_your_autobiography.aspx?p=1

• Get a feel for the work. ...


• Understand your intended audience. ...


• Develop a core concept. ...


• Jump-start your memories. ...


• Organize your story. ...


• Keep your focus. ...


• Keep it interesting. ...


• Use writing tools.

EXAMPLE PROJECT

AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MR. SCRIBNER

I was born in Bloomington, Indiana. I was raised in Indiana, Virginia, and Missouri until I was in the Second Grade. My family moved to western Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. I attended schools in the Upper Perkiomen School District from 2nd to 8th Grade. I was then transferred to St. Pius X High School in Pottstown, PA for grades 9 thru 12.

Growing up in rural Pennsylvania had many advantages. I was active in sports, outdoor activities, and once I was in Middle School, I was able to ride my bicycle just about anywhere. I also had many part time jobs since the age of 12 to support myself. I started working on farms in my area to make extra money. I bailed hay, milked cows, and chased calves around the barn when I accidentally left the gate to their pen open. I then spent time working for a stone mason who lived on our block. I spent a summer lifting bricks and blocks, mixing cement and building scaffolding systems. I learned a lot. I also delivered papers, worked at local fast food restaurants, and did maintenance work on a local golf course throughout High School.

My grades were horrible throughout school. I graduated at the bottom of the class from my high school despite scoring very well on standardized tests. I was accepted at Shippensburg University in 1986 for a summer program called Act 101. I was also accepted to the Antonelli School of Art and Design for my photography skills. In hindsight, I probably should have gone to the photography school. I did not succeed in college and partied too much. Eventually I flunked out. It was not all bad though, I was put in the position of needing to join the Army Reserve to help pay for school, and the leadership skills, training, and discipline would ultimately make that one of the best decisions I have made in my entire life.

I went to Basic Training in 1988. I was stationed at Fort Jackson, SC for Initial training and Fort Gordon, GA for “Commo” school. I made some of the best friends of my life while serving my country. I have excelled at military training and went on to be deployed twice overseas after 9/11. I am still very interested in the firearms training, first-aid, and other classes I was required to take. My military service also allowed me to see the world and to really have an appreciation of what being born in the USA means. I have seen the advantages that are taken for granted by others who have not had the same vision of poverty and war. I am thankful for those experiences as well.

I was married in 1992 to my oldest son’s mother. I was divorced and now am re-married to the mother of my other son’s. My sons are 25, 13, and 10 and are awesome! I will celebrate my 16th anniversary of my marriage to my wife this year. We live in our home near King of Prussia, PA. I began to try to be a teacher while at Shippensburg in 1987. I wanted to be a history teacher, but found my way into other jobs as I needed more money to support a family. I started in sales and customer service for various companies in the Philadelphia area in 1991. With a new family and child to support, I took whatever job was available at the time. I gradually, over the years, was able to turn one opportunity into another while moving from job to job every 3-4 years. I got better at sales and more professional in my manners and appearance. I have sold building products, health care services, engineering services, coatings and paints, and ultimately ended up as a kitchen designer and architectural sales representative. I also went to Gwynedd Mercy College from 2004-2006 and finished my degree in Business Administration 20 years after beginning it at Shippensburg University.

While on deployment in the Middle East in 2008, I was given the opportunity to take my Praxis (teacher’s) exams. I scored very well with no preparation. When I returned from overseas, I went back to Gwynedd and enrolled in the Teacher Certification program. I also approached the School District of Philadelphia for a job. I was given an Emergency Certification and allowed to teach in January of 2009. I was at University City High School for 3 years. I also taught Middle School at Crossroads Accelerated Academy at Meade. Most recently, I was teaching K-8 classes at Roosevelt Elementary School in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, and at Universal Vare Middle School in South Philadelphia. I am excited to be working with you here at Collegium Charter School in Exton, Pennsylvania.

In addition to teaching, I coach many sports for my kids, I play volleyball and lead both worship and missions teams at my church, and I spend time with my family as much as possible. I am also a Boy Scout Leader for my sons. I am interested in sports, video games, and construction projects around my home. My family and I also enjoy spending time outdoors fishing, camping, hiking, and riding bicycles.

Foods I enjoy include anything grilled, ice cream, and spinach dip with pumpernickel bread. I love to cook and enjoy cooking with my 13-year-old. In 2014 I completed my Masters Degree. I want to continue to coach sports and work with the Boy Scouts (BSA), improve the curriculum here at Collegium, and continue to teach as much as I can. Ultimately I might want to be a Principal or a Counselor as well.

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE 
Students will learn to use Google Drive Documents by CREATING a ONE-PAGE Autobiography. Students spend the next two class periods completing the assignment. They must SHARE it with Instructor for Credit.

STUDENTS MUST START BY READING ALL DIRECTIONS ON CLASS WEBSITE!

Students will enter the room quietly. Once seated, they will log into their Google Account and Click on the Google Drive Button in the Applications Menu (Waffle) of the Browser. They will Create a NEW Document. They will immediately rename the document as outlined below. They Must SHARE the document with MR.S for Credit!

Gamestar Mechanic 19-20 S1

Does teaching students to create their own video games help them learn?  Please read the following article from FORBES Magazine:  

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanshapiro/2013/07/09/are-kids-who-make-their-own-video-games-better-prepared-for-the-digital-future/print/

Turn to your neighbor and talk about the kind of game you would create, if you could, and what you would learn while you made it.  Open your GMail application using the Chrome Web Browser and Create and Email to me (hscribner@ccs.us).  Use the following information to create the email:

TO: Mr. Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us)

SUBJECT:  Video Games

BODY OF EMAIL:  Write a paragraph (3-4 Sentences) using the R.A.C.E.S* method to construct an argument for the type of game you would create, and why you want to create it.

*R - Repeat the Question, A - Answer The Question, C - Cite your Evidence, E- Examples of Evidence, S - Summarize your Argument (Wrap-Up Sentence).

Today you will spend some time working on GAMESTAR MECHANIC!  This is an introductory program to teach the basics of creating video games.  Please use the link below to join our class: 

Gamestar Mechanic CSACMS535 Sign-Up Link

Once you have joined, spend time in class today working through the QUEST and initial levels.  You can work on this from any place you have an internet connection.  Once you see how basic game design works, by completing the story-line and levels, you will then be able to put this together with the basic coding we work on later this year.  Take your time and work through this at your own pace.

Enjoy today's fun day, and be ready to work on Google Applications for Education next week! 

- Mr. S 

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Scholars use a link provided on the class website to begin learning about how video games are created.  Each scholar will work on their own to work through the storyline and levels of the game-making process.  Scholars will be required to use Peer Mentoring to help each other through difficult levels prior to instructor intervention.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!

STUDENTS MUST START BY READING ALL DIRECTIONS ON CLASS WEBSITE!

Scholars will create individual accounts on Gamestar Mechanic using the link provided on the class website.  Scholars will work independently on each level of the storyline to begin creating a video game.

Life Reflection Discussion / Essential "55"

A "Life Worth Living" Reflection Class Meeting Time:


Today I want you to think about your goals in life. Please review the following video in class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja-n5qUNRi8 and participate in a brief discussion afterwards. What is the main message of the video?  How can you apply that message to your life?  What decisions will you make because of that message as you grow and mature?  Should others watch this video (why/why not)?


ESSENTIAL "55" by Ron Clark Worksheet Project:



Please follow the directions on the worksheet you received in class to complete this project for credit. MAKE SURE YOUR READ ALL OF THE "55" RULES PRIOR TO CHOOSING THREE (3) TO WRITE ABOUT ON THE WORKSHEET. If you do not get a worksheet in class, or you want to complete this at home for any reason, I am providing links to a Google Document copy of the worksheet. You will need to Click the Link to the "Essential 55 Goal Worksheet" and it will open in your Google Drive. Click FILE and MAKE A COPY to create a copy of the worksheet in your own Google Drive. Complete the worksheet and then SHARE it with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs,us) for credit.



NOTE: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE UP A "RULE", YOU MAY INCLUDE ONE IN THE THIRD SPACE PROVIDED ON THE WORKSHEET.



Here are the links you will need:

Essential 55 Audio Version (Condensed)

Essential "55" pdf

Essential "55" Goal Worksheet

Essential "55" E-Book Link

55 Rules PDF (Reference Sheet)

Next week, in class, we will begin to work on more exciting projects.  If you have completed both of these assignments, and turned in your worksheets, please go to Code.Org.  Choose Hour of Code, and try one of the modules that interests you!  Here is a link to find them:  https://hourofcode.com/us/learn


-Mr. S

OBJECTIVE & STUDENT OUTCOMES

Students will reflect on their goals and talents after viewing a video designed to help them understand how important it is to recognize the power of having dreams and setting realistic goals to achieve them.

Students will also use class time to review the "Essential 55" document, choose their TOP 3 Rules, write each rule, and explain why they chose the rule. Worksheets are due before class ends.

STUDENTS MUST READ ALL DIRECTIONS ON THIS WEBSITE PRIOR TO STARTING ANY ASSIGNED TASKS. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS AS GIVEN FOR FULL CREDIT!

ALL STUDENTS CAN WORK ON Typing.com, Code.Org, Khan Academy, or something for another class.  If they are working quietly, they may use headphones to listen to music while they work.  If they are spending more time picking music, or watching YouTube (or others), music privileges can be revoked at any time!