Friday, December 2, 2016

Hour of Code December 5-11

The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. The 2016 Computer Science Education Week will be December 5-11. Computer Science Education Week is held annually in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (December 9, 1906).
Check out the tutorials and activities: https://hourofcode.com/us/learn This grassroots campaign is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators worldwide.
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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Nottingham '17-'18 Scheduling Survey

Teacher:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3PJ3BVN




Student:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/35DXK2L
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

NoodleTools

Join at kahoot.it
with Game PIN:
882906




NoodleTools Review
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Davaui, Burnash and Martin


Davaiu, Burnash, and Martin 
11th Grade Humanities
11/2/16



Gun Control




Key Word Searches:
Gun Control
Gun Control Laws
Gun Control pros
Gun Control cons


District Databases
Grolier Go
Opposing Viewpoints Critical Thinking:
Gun Control ProCon.org






Remember that you are able to email the database article to yourself by clicking on the article and selecting Email from the toolbar on the right.


Claim Organizer


Does the US need stricter gun laws?



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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Mrs. Morse 10/25/16

Please try FireFox with the following sites first:

Toondoo:
http://www.toondoo.com/

Sign up for ToonDoo (Free)
  • Please your district username and password 
  • You will need an email.  If you do not have a current email, you can create a gmail account.  However, gmail will need a phone number to text the authentication code.
Toondoo Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS01eQk_WmU

MakeBeliefsComix:

http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/

  • Name your comix
  • Provide your name

MakeBeliefsComix Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtVlXAICRGU
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Monday, May 9, 2016

DeChick



Databases:
EBSCO Discovery
Website Evaluation
Traditional Website Evaluation
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Smith's 9th Gr Research Projects

Smith's 9th Gr Research Projects

Databases: username and password for remote access is both: syrsls


Website Evaluation




Option 1: The impact of Renaissance
The Renaissance and Today
Have students examine the differences between the Renaissance culture and present day American culture. Based on this examination, students should develop a question (or questions) that require further research. Some examples for struggling students are listed below:
  • How was the culture of the Renaissance similar and/or different to the U.S. culture today?
  • What was the social construct during the Renaissance period, how is this structure different and similar to what we have today?
  • What was life like for different classes of society during the Renaissance period? )For example: Royalty, Peasants, etc.)




Databases


                                                                                                                                                                                                       Optional Resources:



Option 2: Elizabethan Era
Shakespeare is one of the most influential writers of all time.  He wrote during a time called the Elizabethan period (era).  We can best understand his writing if we examining the time period in which he was writing.  Examine the Elizabethan Era and its characteristics/ influence on the Shakespeare’s writing.  Based on this examination, students should develop a question (or questions) that require further research.  Some examples for struggling students are listed below:
  • What was popular during the Elizabethan Era? Clothing? Entertainment?
  • How was England ruled during the Elizabethan Era? Clothing? Entertainment?
  • Who was England ruled during the Elizabethan Era?
  • What was the Elizabethan Era like?
  • Who was important during the Elizabethan Era?
  • What religions were most common?
  • Describe Elizabeth I.
  • Describe London during this time period.
  • What aspects of the Elizabethan Era are apparent in Romeo and Juliet?
  • How do you think this time period influenced Shakespeare’s writing?




Databases:


Optional Resources:




Option 3:  Real Life Romeo and Juliet
Various people from all over the world have recreated the story of Romeo and Juliet in their own ways. It is always interesting to examine these stories. Have students examine real life examples of love stories that mirror that of Romeo and Juliet. Based on this examination, students should develop a question (or questions) that require further research. Some examples for struggling students are listed below:
  • What are some examples of modern day Romeo and Juliet stories?
  • How are these situations different from the play?
  • How are these stories similar to the play?
  • What factors do you think played a role in each participant’s decision?
  • What decisions could these people have made differently?




Databases:



Optional Resources:




IFC Assessments/ Graphic Organizers: (these graphic organizers take a couple of minutes to download)
11.1 Gathering Evidence to Support Thesis and Example


The above link hosts:
  • Research Slip
  • Project Outline
  • Storyboard Template

  • Due Date Check List
  • Prezi directions
  • Photopeach & Photostory3 directions


    • ***Create a folder in your Zdrive to save your images***


    Presentation Format Resources:


    Powerpoint Directions


    Prezi



    Photopeach


    MLA Resources:



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    Wednesday, March 23, 2016

    Cayen 10th Grade Assassination

    Option 2: Assassinations


    The assassination of Julius Caesar is one of several well-known political assassinations throughout history.

      1. Have students research and create a project on other political assassinations, such as that of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria in 1914, which was a contributing factor to World War 1. They may also research the several attempts made to assassinate Adolf Hitler during World War II. Or they may choose to research one of the four American presidents who have been assassinated: Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy.
      2. Develop a thesis and support this thesis with evidence from primary and secondary sources.
      3. Create a presentation that includes photographs, illustrations, maps, or charts.





        Article:
        MLK Jr's Assassination






        Images:
        http://quest.eb.com/




        Databases:
        Biography in Context
        ABC CLIO Database (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)






        Optional Resources:




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        Tuesday, March 22, 2016

        Cayen, Petranchuk, Conley-Taffaro 9th Grade Research



        9th Grade Unit 4 Final Humanities Project:
        Renaissance vs. Today

         Research Topic: 
        There are many important differences and similarities between the Renaissance art, medicine, and culture and present day art, medicine and culture.

        Examine the similarities and differences between the Renaissance culture and present day American culture.  We will research different aspects such as medicine, art, and social structures. 

        Your presentation will be a PowerPoint presentation with 1-12 slides that will include:
        • pictures
        • T chart/ Venn Diagram
        • text
        You will develop a thesis, and then research at least four different articles or websites/ databases to locate information on the topic and evidence to prove your thesis. 



        This project will be due by or before Friday, May 15.



         Humanities Project Checklist

         Articles:
        Renaissance in Art Article
        Worst Diseases in Shakespeare's London




        Tuesday:
        DIN:
        Period 2:
        http://padlet.com/mtkendrick/h3rvcm6y2rr1

        Din:
        Period 3: 
        http://padlet.com/mtkendrick/fvpgtkn18cp3
         
        -Research Topic Vocad
        -Research Checklist
        -Blog access

        Wednesday:
        -Plagiarism
        Plagiarism:
        What is Plagiarism?
        http://youtu.be/SrjoaaIxaJI
        https://prezi.com/bxcmnnlf7q_z/plagiarism/
        Ten types of Plagiarism


        -Website Evaluation
        IFC 7.3 Evaluate a Website
        IFC 7.7 Bibliography Worksheet




        Why not to use Wikipedia




        Thursday:
        Noodle Tools
        Noodle Tool hand out        How to Access the Databases
        Scholastic Go






        Friday:
        Saving to your zdrive
        Power Point




        PowerPoint slides 1-6
        PowerPoint slides 7-10



        Powerpoint Directions
        PowerPoint and Word Handout
        Why not to use Wikipedia






        ***Create a folder in your Zdrive to save your images***

        Databases:
        SCSD eResources
        ABC-CLIO
        World Book Kids
        Brittanica School







        Websites:
        History.com
        Explore the Renaissance
        Renaissance Fair
        Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance
        Elizabethan England







        EasyBib

        Owl Online

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