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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