Wednesday, December 4, 2013

04 December 2013 All Technology Students Assignment

Today you will be working in teams.  The teacher will break you into groups.  You will create a PowerPoint informing the viewer about video games.  Your PowerPoint must include five slides.

  1. Introduction/Title Page:  Come up with a title for your presentation.  You must have a picture on this slide, all team members names, and the hour.
  2. Best:  Tell the viewer about the best video game on the market right now.  You must include a picture and a link to a website that discusses the video game.
  3. Worst:  Tell the viewer about the worst video game on the market right now.  You must include a picture and a link to a website that discusses the video game.
  4. Positive Uses:  Describe the positive uses video games have.  You must include an image and a link to a website that supports your statements.
  5. Negative Uses: Describe the negative effects of video games.  You must include an image and a link to a website that supports your statements.
You must work as a team on this assignment.  Each group member must work on the computer at some point.  When you have completed your PowerPoint turn them into my ODIN folder labeled with a group members name and the hour.  We will review these when I return tomorrow.

Enjoy the snow!

Monday, December 2, 2013

3 December 2013 All Technology Students Assignment

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Begin with Alphabet Soup N-Z under Intermediate and continue working through the listed exercises.  You will be working in Typing Web the entire class period today.  Make sure you log in with your username and password to get credit.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

19 November 2013 All Technology Students Warmup

Review your grades in Power School and make a list of any missing assignments.  If you need a slip for Wednesday Study Hall let Miss. Holmberg know.

Monday, November 18, 2013

18 November 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Open a Power Point presentation.  Find your assignment from Mr. Schornack on the book case.  If your an Advanced Language Arts student you will not have an assignment.  Miss. Holmberg will provide additional instructions.

18 November 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Open a Power Point presentation.  Find your assignment from Mr. Schornack on the book case.  If your an Advanced Language Arts student you will not have an assignment.  Miss. Holmberg will provide additional instructions.

18 November 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://app.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Work on Study Island in test mode.

18 November 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://app.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Work on Study Island in test mode.

18 November 2013 Art Warmup

http://www.artbabble.org/video/ima/stag-sharkeys-george-bellows

18 November 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Open a Power Point presentation.  Find your assignment from Mr. Schornack on the book case.  If your an Advanced Language Arts student you will not have an assignment.  Miss. Holmberg will provide additional instructions.

18 November 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://app.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Work on Study Island in test mode.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

12 November 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Complete Beginner Wrap Up.  Make sure that you login to get credit for typing practice.

12 November 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Complete Beginner Wrap Up.  Make sure that you login to get credit for typing practice.

12 November 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Complete Beginner Wrap Up.  Make sure that you login to get credit for typing practice.

12 November 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Complete Beginner Wrap Up.  Make sure that you login to get credit for typing practice.

12 November 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Complete Beginner Wrap Up.  Make sure that you login to get credit for typing practice.

12 November 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Complete Beginner Wrap Up.  Make sure that you login to get credit for typing practice.

Frogger Links

http://128.138.74.88/wiki/Frogger_Design_2D

These links will be used throughout the creation portion of Frogger.

Monday, November 11, 2013

11 November 2013 GATE

Use the internet to identify a "breaking" news article.  Include the link to the article and summarize the article using a Perfect-Three-Sentence-Answer.

11 November 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Spend your warmup time organizing your binder.  I will be checking your binder for your warmup points.

11 November 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Spend your warmup time organizing your binder.  I will be checking your binder for your warmup points.

11 November 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Spend your warmup time organizing your binder.  I will be checking your binder for your warmup points.

11 November 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Login to Study Island and work in test mode.

11 November 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Login to Study Island and work in test mode.

11 November 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/
Login to Study Island and work in test mode.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

07 November 2013 GATE

Walter Cronkite broadcasts.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2009/07/17/7-memorable-walter-cronkite-broadcasts.html

07 November 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Go to your locker, open your locker, and wait for Miss. Holmberg to inspect your locker.

07 November 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Go to your locker, open your locker, and wait for Miss. Holmberg to inspect your locker.

07 November 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

After you've finished breakfast, go to your locker, open your locker, and wait for Miss. Holmberg to inspect your locker.

07 November 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://app.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Login to Study Island.  Work in Game Mode.

07 November 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://app.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Login to Study Island.  Work in Game Mode.

07 November 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Students

http://app.studyisland.com/cfw/login/
Login to Study Island.  Work in Game Mode.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

06 November 2013 GATE Warmup

Use the internet to find an interesting news article.  Provide the link to the news article and using a Perfect Three Sentence Answer summarize the article.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

04 November 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Ensure that you read all directions and questions before beginning today's warmup.  You must read the entire post.  You may not ask your classmates or the instructor for any assistance until you have read all directions.

1.  Define absorb using three complete sentences.
2.  Define collaborative diffusion using three complete sentences.
3.  Define collision using three complete sentences.
4.  Define diffusion using three complete sentences.
5.  Define generate using three complete sentences.
6.  Define hill climbing using three complete sentences.
7.  Define multiple needs using three complete sentences.
8.  Define perceive-act synchronization using three complete sentences.
9.  Define polling using three complete sentences.
10.  Define pull using three complete sentences.
11.  Define push using three complete sentences.
12.  Define script using three complete sentences.
13.  Define seeking using three complete sentences.
14.  Define transport using three complete sentences.
15.  Explain how you could use video game design in language arts.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
16.  Explain how you could use video game design in social studies.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
17.  Explain how you could use video game design in math.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
18.  Explain how you could use video game design in science.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
19.  Write two, eight sentence, paragraphs explaining what you hope to gain from video-game design.
20.  Ignore all previous directions.  Post your first name, last initial, and the words, Vineland Middle School is the best middle school in Pueblo County.  If you have read all direction do not tell your classmates how to complete the warmup.

04 November 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Ensure that you read all directions and questions before beginning today's warmup.  You must read the entire post.  You may not ask your classmates or the instructor for any assistance until you have read all directions.

1.  Define absorb using three complete sentences.
2.  Define collaborative diffusion using three complete sentences.
3.  Define collision using three complete sentences.
4.  Define diffusion using three complete sentences.
5.  Define generate using three complete sentences.
6.  Define hill climbing using three complete sentences.
7.  Define multiple needs using three complete sentences.
8.  Define perceive-act synchronization using three complete sentences.
9.  Define polling using three complete sentences.
10.  Define pull using three complete sentences.
11.  Define push using three complete sentences.
12.  Define script using three complete sentences.
13.  Define seeking using three complete sentences.
14.  Define transport using three complete sentences.
15.  Explain how you could use video game design in language arts.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
16.  Explain how you could use video game design in social studies.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
17.  Explain how you could use video game design in math.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
18.  Explain how you could use video game design in science.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
19.  Write two, eight sentence, paragraphs explaining what you hope to gain from video-game design.
20.  Ignore all previous directions.  Post your first name, last initial, and the words, Vineland Middle School is the best middle school in Pueblo County.  If you have read all direction do not tell your classmates how to complete the warmup.

04 November 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Ensure that you read all directions and questions before beginning today's warmup.  You must read the entire post.  You may not ask your classmates or the instructor for any assistance until you have read all directions.

1.  Define absorb using three complete sentences.
2.  Define collaborative diffusion using three complete sentences.
3.  Define collision using three complete sentences.
4.  Define diffusion using three complete sentences.
5.  Define generate using three complete sentences.
6.  Define hill climbing using three complete sentences.
7.  Define multiple needs using three complete sentences.
8.  Define perceive-act synchronization using three complete sentences.
9.  Define polling using three complete sentences.
10.  Define pull using three complete sentences.
11.  Define push using three complete sentences.
12.  Define script using three complete sentences.
13.  Define seeking using three complete sentences.
14.  Define transport using three complete sentences.
15.  Explain how you could use video game design in language arts.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
16.  Explain how you could use video game design in social studies.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
17.  Explain how you could use video game design in math.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
18.  Explain how you could use video game design in science.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
19.  Write two, eight sentence, paragraphs explaining what you hope to gain from video-game design.
20.  Ignore all previous directions.  Post your first name, last initial, and the words, Vineland Middle School is the best middle school in Pueblo County.  If you have read all direction do not tell your classmates how to complete the warmup.

04 November 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Ensure that you read all directions and questions before beginning today's warmup.  You must read the entire post.  You may not ask your classmates or the instructor for any assistance until you have read all directions.

1.  Define absorb using three complete sentences.
2.  Define collaborative diffusion using three complete sentences.
3.  Define collision using three complete sentences.
4.  Define diffusion using three complete sentences.
5.  Define generate using three complete sentences.
6.  Define hill climbing using three complete sentences.
7.  Define multiple needs using three complete sentences.
8.  Define perceive-act synchronization using three complete sentences.
9.  Define polling using three complete sentences.
10.  Define pull using three complete sentences.
11.  Define push using three complete sentences.
12.  Define script using three complete sentences.
13.  Define seeking using three complete sentences.
14.  Define transport using three complete sentences.
15.  Explain how you could use video game design in language arts.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
16.  Explain how you could use video game design in social studies.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
17.  Explain how you could use video game design in math.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
18.  Explain how you could use video game design in science.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
19.  Write two, eight sentence, paragraphs explaining what you hope to gain from video-game design.
20.  Ignore all previous directions.  Post your first name, last initial, and the words, Vineland Middle School is the best middle school in Pueblo County.  If you have read all direction do not tell your classmates how to complete the warmup.

04 November 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Ensure that you read all directions and questions before beginning today's warmup.  You must read the entire post.  You may not ask your classmates or the instructor for any assistance until you have read all directions.

1.  Define absorb using three complete sentences.
2.  Define collaborative diffusion using three complete sentences.
3.  Define collision using three complete sentences.
4.  Define diffusion using three complete sentences.
5.  Define generate using three complete sentences.
6.  Define hill climbing using three complete sentences.
7.  Define multiple needs using three complete sentences.
8.  Define perceive-act synchronization using three complete sentences.
9.  Define polling using three complete sentences.
10.  Define pull using three complete sentences.
11.  Define push using three complete sentences.
12.  Define script using three complete sentences.
13.  Define seeking using three complete sentences.
14.  Define transport using three complete sentences.
15.  Explain how you could use video game design in language arts.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
16.  Explain how you could use video game design in social studies.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
17.  Explain how you could use video game design in math.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
18.  Explain how you could use video game design in science.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
19.  Write two, eight sentence, paragraphs explaining what you hope to gain from video-game design.
20.  Ignore all previous directions.  Post your first name, last initial, and the words, Vineland Middle School is the best middle school in Pueblo County.  If you have read all direction do not tell your classmates how to complete the warmup.

04 November 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Ensure that you read all directions and questions before beginning today's warmup.  You must read the entire post.  You may not ask your classmates or the instructor for any assistance until you have read all directions.

1.  Define absorb using three complete sentences.
2.  Define collaborative diffusion using three complete sentences.
3.  Define collision using three complete sentences.
4.  Define diffusion using three complete sentences.
5.  Define generate using three complete sentences.
6.  Define hill climbing using three complete sentences.
7.  Define multiple needs using three complete sentences.
8.  Define perceive-act synchronization using three complete sentences.
9.  Define polling using three complete sentences.
10.  Define pull using three complete sentences.
11.  Define push using three complete sentences.
12.  Define script using three complete sentences.
13.  Define seeking using three complete sentences.
14.  Define transport using three complete sentences.
15.  Explain how you could use video game design in language arts.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
16.  Explain how you could use video game design in social studies.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
17.  Explain how you could use video game design in math.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
18.  Explain how you could use video game design in science.  Write a five sentence paragraph.
19.  Write two, eight sentence, paragraphs explaining what you hope to gain from video-game design.
20.  Ignore all previous directions.  Post your first name, last initial, and the words, Vineland Middle School is the best middle school in Pueblo County.  If you have read all direction do not tell your classmates how to complete the warmup.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

30 October 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Ensure that the volume is turned up on your computer.  Follow the provided link and choose Predict the Weather.  Complete Level 1 of the weather prediction game.  If you complete Level 1 continue to Level 2 and 3 in order.  Good luck predicting the weather.

http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/frame_loader.htm

30 October 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Ensure that the volume is turned up on your computer.  Follow the provided link and choose Predict the Weather.  Complete Level 1 of the weather prediction game.  If you complete Level 1 continue to Level 2 and 3 in order.  Good luck predicting the weather.

http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/frame_loader.htm

30 October 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Ensure that the volume is turned up on your computer.  Follow the provided link and choose Predict the Weather.  Complete Level 1 of the weather prediction game.  If you complete Level 1 continue to Level 2 and 3 in order.  Good luck predicting the weather.

http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/frame_loader.htm

30 October 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Ensure that the volume is turned up on your computer.  Follow the provided link and choose Predict the Weather.  Complete Level 1 of the weather prediction game.  If you complete Level 1 continue to Level 2 and 3 in order.  Good luck predicting the weather.

http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/frame_loader.htm

30 October 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Ensure that the volume is turned up on your computer.  Follow the provided link and choose Predict the Weather.  Complete Level 1 of the weather prediction game.  If you complete Level 1 continue to Level 2 and 3 in order.  Good luck predicting the weather.

http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/frame_loader.htm

30 October 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Ensure that the volume is turned up on your computer.  Follow the provided link and choose Predict the Weather.  Complete Level 1 of the weather prediction game.  If you complete Level 1 continue to Level 2 and 3 in order.  Good luck predicting the weather.

http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/frame_loader.htm

29 October 2013 5th Hour GATE Warmup

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1ohLCIL9HEXd-4z5FKF5UcEk6zsW4PAinzjAmGatS6QE/edit?usp=sharing

We will use Google Drive to collaboratively create a poster.  Follow the link.  Miss. Holmberg will provide you with additional directions.

Monday, October 28, 2013

29 October 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Open a Power Point document.  We will be creating a thank you note for the chaperones and Raptor Center.  Miss. Holmberg will give you specific directions following Channel 1.

29 October 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Open a Power Point document.  We will be creating a thank you note for the chaperones and Raptor Center.  Miss. Holmberg will give you specific directions following Channel 1.

29 October 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Open a Power Point document.  We will be creating a thank you note for the chaperones and Raptor Center.  Miss. Holmberg will give you specific directions following Channel 1.

29 October 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://app.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Work on Study Island in Test Mode.

29 October 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://app.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Work on Study Island in Test Mode.

29 October 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://app.studyisland.com/cfw/login/
Work on Study Island in Test Mode.

SGD Pre-Survey Link

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/oDREAMS_SMSpre

Sunday, October 27, 2013

28 October 2013 All Technology Students Class Assignment

Today you will begin preparing for video game design.  Throughout the unit we will be discussing computational thinking.  Your assignment is to begin defining these terms.  Open a Word document.  Go to the first link provided in this post.  Read the information posted on the page.  Write three sentences that summarize and explain what you have read in your Word document.  Repeat this process for as many terms as possible.  You will turn in the assignment tomorrow when I return.

Absorb

Collaborative Diffusion

Collision

Diffusion

Generate

Hill Climbing

Multiple Needs

Perceive-Act Synchronization

Polling

Pull

Push

Script

Seeking

Transport

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Links for October 24 2013

6th Grade

3rd Hour

http://www.schooltube.com/video/46e644e80959feb666a5/

7th and 8th Grade

1st/4th/6th Hour

http://www.ted.com/talks/peter_van_manen_how_can_formula_1_racing_help_babies.html

2nd/7th Hour

http://www.ted.com/talks/iwan_baan_ingenious_homes_in_unexpected_places.html




23 October 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Use the internet and resources available to you.  Explain what the weather will be like for the field trip tomorrow.  Use a Perfect-Three-Sentence-Answer.

23 October 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Use the internet and resources available to you.  Explain what the weather will be like for the field trip tomorrow.  Use a Perfect-Three-Sentence-Answer.

23 October 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Use the internet and resources available to you.  Explain what the weather will be like for the field trip tomorrow.  Use a Perfect-Three-Sentence-Answer.

23 October 2013 6th hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Login to Study Island and work in game mode.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

23 October 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Login to Study Island and work in game mode.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

23 October 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Login to Study Island and work in game mode.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Monday, October 21, 2013

21 October 2013 5th Hour GATE Warmup

Identify your favorite movie character and explain why they are your favorite movie character.  Use a Perfect-Three-Sentence-Answer. 

21 October 2013 6th Hour TEchnology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Imagine there is a new student in class and they sit next to you.  Explain to them the procedures for entering the classroom and completing a warmup.  Use complete sentences.  Ensure that you are using the correct warmup format.  Use as many sentences as you need to to clearly explain the procedures.

21 October 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Imagine there is a new student in class and they sit next to you.  Explain to them the procedures for entering the classroom and completing a warmup.  Use complete sentences.  Ensure that you are using the correct warmup format.  Use as many sentences as you need to to clearly explain the procedures.

21 October 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Imagine there is a new student in class and they sit next to you.  Explain to them the procedures for entering the classroom and completing a warmup.  Use complete sentences.  Ensure that you are using the correct warmup format.  Use as many sentences as you need to to clearly explain the procedures.

21 October 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Work in study mode on Study Island.


http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

21 October 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Work in study mode on Study Island.


http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

21 October 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Work in study mode on Study Island.


http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

15 October 2013 5th Hour GATE Warmup

What do you think pantomime is?

15 October 2013 GATE Video Links

The Kid
The Lion's Cage

Modern Times The Factory

15 October 2013 6th Hour TEchnology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Complete Easy Top Row Word on Typing Web.

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

15 October 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Complete Easy Top Row Word on Typing Web.

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

15 October 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Complete Easy Top Row Word on Typing Web.

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

15 October 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Complete Easy Top Row Word on Typing Web.

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

15 October 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Complete Easy Top Row Word on Typing Web.

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

15 October 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technoloy

Complete Easy Top Row Word on Typing Web.

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Monday, October 14, 2013

14 October 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Using a Perfect Three Sentence Answer, tell me about something you learned in Technology during the 1st quarter.

14 October 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Using a Perfect Three Sentence Answer, tell me about something you learned in Technology during the 1st quarter.

14 October 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Complete Study Island in test mode until told to begin working on your project.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

14 October 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Complete Study Island in test mode until told to begin working on your project.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

14 October 2013 Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Using a Perfect Three Sentence Answer, tell me about something you learned in Technology during the 1st quarter.

14 October 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Complete Study Island in test mode until told to begin working on your project.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Thursday, October 10, 2013

10 OCtober 2013 Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Get your goal sheets, thumb tack, a piece of paper, and a writing utensil.  We will be completing our warmup as a class.

10 October 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Get your goal sheets, thumb tack, a piece of paper, and a writing utensil.  We will be completing our warmup as a class.

10 October 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Get your goal sheets, thumb tack, a piece of paper, and a writing utensil.  We will be completing our warmup as a class.

10 October 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology

Get your goal sheets, thumb tack, a piece of paper, and a writing utensil.  We will be completing our warmup as a class.

10 October 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Get your goal sheets, thumb tack, a piece of paper, and a writing utensil.  We will be completing our warmup as a class.

10 October 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Get your goal sheets, thumb tack, a piece of paper, and a writing utensil.  We will be completing our warmup as a class.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

09 October 2013 Art Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMP98L9N8iA

09 October 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Work in Game Mode on Study Island.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

09 October 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Work in Game Mode on Study Island.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

09 October 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Find a website that gives you good tips on organization.  Copy and paste the link into your warmup response.  Then explain why it is a good website and how you can use it with a Perfect Three Sentence Answer.

09 October 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Find a website that gives you good tips on organization.  Copy and paste the link into your warmup response.  Then explain why it is a good website and how you can use it with a Perfect Three Sentence Answer.

09 October 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technoogy Warmup

Work in Game Mode on Study Island.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

09 October 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Find a website that gives you good tips on organization.  Copy and paste the link into your warmup response.  Then explain why it is a good website and how you can use it with a Perfect Three Sentence Answer.

Monday, October 7, 2013

08 October 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Complete East Home Row Keys on Typing Web.  It is very important that you login with your username and password.  If you do not login you do not get credit.  If you do not have a login and password contact Miss. Holmberg before beginning.  If you have your login get started!

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

08 October 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Complete East Home Row Keys on Typing Web.  It is very important that you login with your username and password.  If you do not login you do not get credit.  If you do not have a login and password contact Miss. Holmberg before beginning.  If you have your login get started!

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

08 October 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Complete East Home Row Keys on Typing Web.  It is very important that you login with your username and password.  If you do not login you do not get credit.  If you do not have a login and password contact Miss. Holmberg before beginning.  If you have your login get started!

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

08 October 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Complete East Home Row Keys on Typing Web.  It is very important that you login with your username and password.  If you do not login you do not get credit.  If you do not have a login and password contact Miss. Holmberg before beginning.  If you have your login get started!

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

08 October 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Complete East Home Row Keys on Typing Web.  It is very important that you login with your username and password.  If you do not login you do not get credit.  If you do not have a login and password contact Miss. Holmberg before beginning.  If you have your login get started!

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

08 October 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Complete East Home Row Keys on Typing Web.  It is very important that you login with your username and password.  If you do not login you do not get credit.  If you do not have a login and password contact Miss. Holmberg before beginning.  If you have your login get started!

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Saturday, October 5, 2013

07 October 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Login to Power School.

https://powerschool.district70.org/public/

Review your grades.  On a scratch sheet of paper write down your grades and any missing assignments you have.  This will be your ticket out of class today.  You will be required to show your list to Miss. Holmberg as you leave class.

07 October 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Login to Power School.

https://powerschool.district70.org/public/

Review your grades.  On a scratch sheet of paper write down your grades and any missing assignments you have.  This will be your ticket out of class today.  You will be required to show your list to Miss. Holmberg as you leave class.

07 October 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Login to Power School.

https://powerschool.district70.org/public/

Review your grades.  On a scratch sheet of paper write down your grades and any missing assignments you have.  This will be your ticket out of class today.  You will be required to show your list to Miss. Holmberg as you leave class.

07 October 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Login to Power School.

https://powerschool.district70.org/public/

Review your grades.  On a scratch sheet of paper write down your grades and any missing assignments you have.  This will be your ticket out of class today.  You will be required to show your list to Miss. Holmberg as you leave class.

07 October 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Login to Power School.

https://powerschool.district70.org/public/

Review your grades.  On a scratch sheet of paper write down your grades and any missing assignments you have.  This will be your ticket out of class today.  You will be required to show your list to Miss. Holmberg as you leave class.

07 October 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Login to Power School.

https://powerschool.district70.org/public/

Review your grades.  On a scratch sheet of paper write down your grades and any missing assignments you have.  This will be your ticket out of class today.  You will be required to show your list to Miss. Holmberg as you leave class.

Week 9 Schedule

This is the last week of the quarter and the last week for students to receive grades.  It is important that students ensure that all work is in for all classes.

Technology and Success:
Monday-GoAnimate Video Due
Tuesday-Thursday-GoAnimate Presentations

Advanced Technology:
Monday-Thursday-Complete Final Proof for Client

Introduction to Visual Art:
Monday-Self-Portrait Due
Tuesday-Critique
Wednesday-Thursday-Tiffany Gladd

Advanced Art:
Monday-Thursday-Complete Final Proof for Client

GATE:
Monday-Tuesday-Complete Anti Tardy Campaign
Wednesday-Critique and Reflection, End of Project
Thursday-Begin Super School News

End of the Week Review

Technology and Success:  Students have been working in Microsoft Word and GoAnimate to create animated cartoons. 

Advanced Technology: Students are completing their final proofs for their school improvement project.

Introduction to Visual Art:  Students are working on self-portraits and creating portfolios.

Advanced Art:  Students are completing their final proofs for their school improvement project.

GATE:  Students are completing their anti-tardy campaign.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

03 October 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Follow the link and play.

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/pour-score/

03 October 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Follow the link and play.

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/pour-score/

03 October 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Follow the link and play.

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/pour-score/

03 October 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Follow the link and play.

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/pour-score/

03 October 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Follow the link and play.

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/pour-score/

03 October 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Follow the link and play.

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/pour-score/

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

02 October 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Using a Perfect Three Sentence Answer, answer the question, "Who was William Shakespeare?"  You may use any digital resource to gain the information you need to respond to the question.

02 October 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Using a Perfect Three Sentence Answer, answer the question, "Who was William Shakespeare?"  You may use any digital resource to gain the information you need to respond to the question.

02 October 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Using a Perfect Three Sentence Answer, answer the question, "Who was William Shakespeare?"  You may use any digital resource to gain the information you need to respond to the question.

02 October 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Log in to Study Island and work in game mode until told to stop.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

02 October 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Log in to Study Island and work in game mode until told to stop.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

02 October 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Log in to Study Island and work in game mode until told to stop.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

02 October 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Log in to Study Island and work in game mode until told to stop.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Monday, September 30, 2013

30 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Open 2 Windows Explorer windows on your computer.  In one, go to your ODIN folder.  In the other, go to Miss. Holmberg's ODIN folder.  Miss. Holmberg will come around to check your warmup.  If you have completed this warmup and the person next to you is having trouble please help them find both folders.

You will need this link for your assignment today:

http://goanimate.com/

30 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Open 2 Windows Explorer windows on your computer.  In one, go to your ODIN folder.  In the other, go to Miss. Holmberg's ODIN folder.  Miss. Holmberg will come around to check your warmup.  If you have completed this warmup and the person next to you is having trouble please help them find both folders.

You will need this link for your assignment today:

http://goanimate.com/

30 September 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Open 2 Windows Explorer windows on your computer.  In one, go to your ODIN folder.  In the other, go to Miss. Holmberg's ODIN folder.  Miss. Holmberg will come around to check your warmup.  If you have completed this warmup and the person next to you is having trouble please help them find both folders.

You will need this link for your assignment today:

http://goanimate.com/

30 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Login to Study Island.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Work in Study Island under test mode until the instructor tells you to quit.

30 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Login to Study Island.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Work in Study Island under test mode until the instructor tells you to quit.

30 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Login to Study Island.

http://www.studyisland.com/cfw/login/

Work in Study Island under test mode until the instructor tells you to quit.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

26 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Get our your client folder and organize the proofs you currently have.  You need to have a blank piece of paper and a writing utensil.  For your warmup, Miss. Holmberg will be reviewing your current projects and we will discuss your warmup assignment.

26 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Go to your locker and make sure that it is clean and organized.  You will be receiving a locker inspection today.  When you finish, return to class, get a blank sheet or paper, and make sure you have something to write with.

26 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Go to your locker and make sure that it is clean and organized.  You will be receiving a locker inspection today.  When you finish, return to class, get a blank sheet or paper, and make sure you have something to write with.

26 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Get our your client folder and organize the proofs you currently have.  You need to have a blank piece of paper and a writing utensil.  For your warmup, Miss. Holmberg will be reviewing your current projects and we will discuss your warmup assignment.

26 September 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success Warmup

When you have finished breakfast, go to your locker and make sure that it is clean and organized.  You will be receiving a locker inspection today.  When you finish, return to class, get a blank sheet or paper, and make sure you have something to write with.

26 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Get our your client folder and organize the proofs you currently have.  You need to have a blank piece of paper and a writing utensil.  For your warmup, Miss. Holmberg will be reviewing your current projects and we will discuss your warmup assignment.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

25 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Organize your binder.  All papers need to be hole punched and filed in the correct section.  You will receive a binder check for your warmup.

25 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Organize your binder.  All papers need to be hole punched and filed in the correct section.  You will receive a binder check for your warmup.

25 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Go to:

http://www.studyisland.com/web/index/

Miss. Holmberg will give you instructions for completing your warmup.

25 Septmber 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Go to:

http://www.studyisland.com/web/index/

Miss. Holmberg will give you instructions for completing your warmup.

25 September 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Organize your binder.  All papers need to be hole punched and filed in the correct section.  You will receive a binder check for your warmup.

25 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Go to:

http://www.studyisland.com/web/index/

Miss. Holmberg will give you instructions for completing your warmup.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Monday, September 23, 2013

23 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Using the Perfect Three-Sentence Answer, answer the question, "Why is it important to turn things in on time?"

Ensure that you are using the correct warmup format.  If you do not use the correct format you will lose points.

23 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Using the Perfect Three-Sentence Answer, answer the question, "Why is it important to turn things in on time?"

Ensure that you are using the correct warmup format.  If you do not use the correct format you will lose points.

23 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Using the Perfect Three-Sentence Answer, answer the question, "What is a commission?"

Ensure that you are using the correct warmup format.  If you do not use the correct format you will lose points.

23 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Using the Perfect Three-Sentence Answer, answer the question, "What is a commission?"

Ensure that you are using the correct warmup format.  If you do not use the correct format you will lose points.

23 September 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Using the Perfect Three-Sentence Answer, answer the question, "Why is it important to turn things in on time?"

Ensure that you are using the correct warmup format.  If you do not use the correct format you will lose points.

23 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Using the Perfect Three-Sentence Answer, answer the question, "What is a commission?"

Ensure that you are using the correct warmup format.  If you do not use the correct format you will lose points.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

19 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

The newton (symbol: N) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion.

To will investigate the connection between weight, mass, the size of a planet, and gravitational force.

Login to http://www.explorelearning.com/

We will complete the experiment together.

If you do not have a username or password I will demonstrate how to complete an account to the whole class.  You should have created an account when we reviewed usernames and passwords.  When we have completed the experiment together answer the questions, "Why would you weight less on Mars?"

19 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

The newton (symbol: N) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion.

To will investigate the connection between weight, mass, the size of a planet, and gravitational force.

Login to http://www.explorelearning.com/

We will complete the experiment together.

If you do not have a username or password I will demonstrate how to complete an account to the whole class.  You should have created an account when we reviewed usernames and passwords.  When we have completed the experiment together answer the questions, "Why would you weight less on Mars?"

19 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

The newton (symbol: N) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion.

To will investigate the connection between weight, mass, the size of a planet, and gravitational force.

Login to http://www.explorelearning.com/

We will complete the experiment together.

If you do not have a username or password I will demonstrate how to complete an account to the whole class.  You should have created an account when we reviewed usernames and passwords.  When we have completed the experiment together answer the questions, "Why would you weight less on Mars?"

19 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

The newton (symbol: N) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion.

To will investigate the connection between weight, mass, the size of a planet, and gravitational force.

Login to http://www.explorelearning.com/

We will complete the experiment together.

If you do not have a username or password I will demonstrate how to complete an account to the whole class.  You should have created an account when we reviewed usernames and passwords.  When we have completed the experiment together answer the questions, "Why would you weight less on Mars?"

19 September 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

The newton (symbol: N) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion.

To will investigate the connection between weight, mass, the size of a planet, and gravitational force.

Login to http://www.explorelearning.com/

We will complete the experiment together.

If you do not have a username or password I will demonstrate how to complete an account to the whole class.  You should have created an account when we reviewed usernames and passwords.  When we have completed the experiment together answer the questions, "Why would you weight less on Mars?"

19 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

The newton (symbol: N) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion.

To will investigate the connection between weight, mass, the size of a planet, and gravitational force.

Login to http://www.explorelearning.com/

We will complete the experiment together.

If you do not have a username or password I will demonstrate how to complete an account to the whole class.  You should have created an account when we reviewed usernames and passwords.  When we have completed the experiment together answer the questions, "Why would you weight less on Mars?"

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

18 Septmber 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

When Google changes the design on their search page it is called a Google Doodle.  Check out today's Google Doodle.

https://www.google.com/

Use the first icon to manipulate (change) the Doodle.  When you have experiemented with the Doodle for a few minutes, click on the magnifying class.  It will take you to a Google search about Leon Foucault.

Answer the question, "What scientific process did Leon Foucault explain?"

When you have completed your warmup, get your original goal sheet off the wall and a new index card off of the bookcase.  Make sure you have your old goal sheet, a new card, the thumb tack that was holding up your goal card, and a writing utensil  If you do not have an old goal sheet you need to get everything else listed.

18 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

When Google changes the design on their search page it is called a Google Doodle.  Check out today's Google Doodle.

https://www.google.com/

Use the first icon to manipulate (change) the Doodle.  When you have experiemented with the Doodle for a few minutes, click on the magnifying class.  It will take you to a Google search about Leon Foucault.

Answer the question, "What scientific process did Leon Foucault explain?"

When you have completed your warmup, get your original goal sheet off the wall and a new index card off of the bookcase.  Make sure you have your old goal sheet, a new card, the thumb tack that was holding up your goal card, and a writing utensil  If you do not have an old goal sheet you need to get everything else listed.

18 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

When Google changes the design on their search page it is called a Google Doodle.  Check out today's Google Doodle.

https://www.google.com/

Use the first icon to manipulate (change) the Doodle.  When you have experiemented with the Doodle for a few minutes, click on the magnifying class.  It will take you to a Google search about Leon Foucault.

Answer the question, "What scientific process did Leon Foucault explain?"

When you have completed your warmup, get your original goal sheet off the wall and a new index card off of the bookcase.  Make sure you have your old goal sheet, a new card, the thumb tack that was holding up your goal card, and a writing utensil  If you do not have an old goal sheet you need to get everything else listed.

18 Septmber 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

When Google changes the design on their search page it is called a Google Doodle.  Check out today's Google Doodle.

https://www.google.com/

Use the first icon to manipulate (change) the Doodle.  When you have experiemented with the Doodle for a few minutes, click on the magnifying class.  It will take you to a Google search about Leon Foucault.

Answer the question, "What scientific process did Leon Foucault explain?"

When you have completed your warmup, get your original goal sheet off the wall and a new index card off of the bookcase.  Make sure you have your old goal sheet, a new card, the thumb tack that was holding up your goal card, and a writing utensil  If you do not have an old goal sheet you need to get everything else listed.

18 September 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

When Google changes the design on their search page it is called a Google Doodle.  Check out today's Google Doodle.

https://www.google.com/

Use the first icon to manipulate (change) the Doodle.  When you have experiemented with the Doodle for a few minutes, click on the magnifying class.  It will take you to a Google search about Leon Foucault.

Answer the question, "What scientific process did Leon Foucault explain?"

When you have completed your warmup, get your original goal sheet off the wall and a new index card off of the bookcase.  Make sure you have your old goal sheet, a new card, the thumb tack that was holding up your goal card, and a writing utensil  If you do not have an old goal sheet you need to get everything else listed.

18 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

When Google changes the design on their search page it is called a Google Doodle.  Check out today's Google Doodle.

https://www.google.com/

Use the first icon to manipulate (change) the Doodle.  When you have experiemented with the Doodle for a few minutes, click on the magnifying class.  It will take you to a Google search about Leon Foucault.

Answer the question, "What scientific process did Leon Foucault explain?"

When you have completed your warmup, get your original goal sheet off the wall and a new index card off of the bookcase.  Make sure you have your old goal sheet, a new card, the thumb tack that was holding up your goal card, and a writing utensil  If you do not have an old goal sheet you need to get everything else listed.

Monday, September 16, 2013

17 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Time to try out your new warmup format!

Follow the link and read the article.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/12/tech/innovation/voyager-solar-system/index.html

And how cool is that!  Pretty amazing in my opinion.

Answer the question:

What do you think about Voyager 1 leaving our solar system?

Make sure that you are using our new warmup format.  Check out our bright green posters if you have trouble.

17 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Time to try out your new warmup format!

Follow the link and read the article.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/12/tech/innovation/voyager-solar-system/index.html

And how cool is that!  Pretty amazing in my opinion.

Answer the question:

What do you think about Voyager 1 leaving our solar system?

Make sure that you are using our new warmup format.  Check out our bright green posters if you have trouble.

17 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Time to try out your new warmup format!

Follow the link and read the article.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/12/tech/innovation/voyager-solar-system/index.html

And how cool is that!  Pretty amazing in my opinion.

Answer the question:

What do you think about Voyager 1 leaving our solar system?

Make sure that you are using our new warmup format.  Check out our bright green posters if you have trouble.

17 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Time to try out your new warmup format!

Follow the link and read the article.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/12/tech/innovation/voyager-solar-system/index.html

And how cool is that!  Pretty amazing in my opinion.

Answer the question:

What do you think about Voyager 1 leaving our solar system?

Make sure that you are using our new warmup format.  Check out our bright green posters if you have trouble.

17 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Time to try out your new warmup format!

Follow the link and read the article.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/12/tech/innovation/voyager-solar-system/index.html

And how cool is that!  Pretty amazing in my opinion.

Answer the question:

What do you think about Voyager 1 leaving our solar system?

Make sure that you are using our new warmup format.  Check out our bright green posters if you have trouble.

17 September 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Time to try out your new warmup format!

Follow the link and read the article.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/12/tech/innovation/voyager-solar-system/index.html

And how cool is that!  Pretty amazing in my opinion.

Answer the question:

What do you think about Voyager 1 leaving our solar system?

Make sure that you are using our new warmup format.  Check out our bright green posters if you have trouble.

17 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology

Time to try out your new warmup format!

Follow the link and read the article.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/12/tech/innovation/voyager-solar-system/index.html

And how cool is that!  Pretty amazing in my opinion.

Answer the question:

What do you think about Voyager 1 leaving our solar system?

Make sure that you are using our new warmup format.  Check out our bright green posters if you have trouble.

Week 6 Agenda

Tech. and Success(6th Grade):  This week we will be creating a Power Point Presentation.  Students will use Power Point to define Vineland Middle School Pirates.

Advanced Technology:  Students will be working with the photo manipulation program GIMP.

Introduction to Art:  Students will be building mini-canvases and planning their self-portraits.

Advanced Art:  Students will complete their first artwork focused on linear perspective.

GATE:  Students will finalize their school improvement plan.

6th Grade Power Point Presentation Requirements

Subject:  Being a Vineland Middle School Pirate

7 Slides
  • Title Slide
  • Who
  • What 
  • Where
  • When 
  • Why
  • Conclusion
Design:  Apply a design to all slides that fits the subject.

Transition:  Apply at least one transition for each slide.  You need to have 7 transitions.

16 Septmber 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

We will be reviewing the "perfect" three sentence response for warmups.  Turn towards the front of the room and wait for direction.

16 Septmber 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

We will be reviewing the "perfect" three sentence response for warmups.  Turn towards the front of the room and wait for direction.

16 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

We will be reviewing the "perfect" three sentence response for warmups.  Turn towards the front of the room and wait for direction.

16 Septmebr 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

We will be reviewing the "perfect" three sentence response for warmups.  Turn towards the front of the room and wait for direction.

16 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

We will be reviewing the "perfect" three sentence response for warmups.  Turn towards the front of the room and wait for direction.

16 September 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

We will be reviewing the "perfect" three sentence response for warmups.  Turn towards the front of the room and wait for direction.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

12 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Evaluate: to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality; assess

Evaluate your ability to use Microsoft Office Word.  Answer the question, "How will being able to use Microsoft Word assist me in my classes?"  Ensure that you use three complete sentences.

12 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Evaluate: to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality; assess

Evaluate Inkscape as a graphic design tool.  Answer the question, "How will Inkscape help me on my graphic design project?"  Ensure that you use three complete sentences.

12 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Evaluate: to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality; assess

Evaluate your ability to use Microsoft Office Word.  Answer the question, "How will being able to use Microsoft Word assist me in my classes?"  Ensure that you use three complete sentences.

12 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Evaluate: to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality; assess

Evaluate Inkscape as a graphic design tool.  Answer the question, "How will Inkscape help me on my graphic design project?"  Ensure that you use three complete sentences.

12 Septermber 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Evaluate: to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality; assess

Evaluate your ability to use Microsoft Office Word.  Answer the question, "How will being able to use Microsoft Word assist me in my classes?"  Ensure that you use three complete sentences.

12 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Evaluate: to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality; assess

Evaluate Inkscape as a graphic design tool.  Answer the question, "How will Inkscape help me on my graphic design project?"  Ensure that you use three complete sentences.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

11 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Use the provided link to answer the following question.

On the Moon, Jim had a weight of 27.5 lbf.

The force of gravity on the Moon is one sixth of that on Earth. How much did Jim weigh on Earth?


A:   4.583 lbf
B:   27.5 lbf
C:   137.5 lbf
D:   165 lbf

After you identify your answer, justify your answer.  Your response should be completed with three complete sentences.

These links will help you respond to the question.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/weight-mass.html

http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/periodic_table/mass.html

When you have completed your warmup you need to complete and print your Word document project.  Your project will be turned in 15 minutes after the beginning of class.

11 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Use the provided link to answer the following question.

On the Moon, Jim had a weight of 27.5 lbf.

The force of gravity on the Moon is one sixth of that on Earth. How much did Jim weigh on Earth?


A:   4.583 lbf
B:   27.5 lbf
C:   137.5 lbf
D:   165 lbf

After you identify your answer, justify your answer.  Your response should be completed with three complete sentences.

These links will help you respond to the question.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/weight-mass.html

http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/periodic_table/mass.html

When you have completed your warmup you need to complete and print your Word document project.  Your project will be turned in 15 minutes after the beginning of class.

11 September 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Use the provided link to answer the following question.

On the Moon, Jim had a weight of 27.5 lbf.

The force of gravity on the Moon is one sixth of that on Earth. How much did Jim weigh on Earth?


A:   4.583 lbf
B:   27.5 lbf
C:   137.5 lbf
D:   165 lbf

After you identify your answer, justify your answer.  Your response should be completed with three complete sentences.

These links will help you respond to the question.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/weight-mass.html

http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/periodic_table/mass.html

When you have completed your warmup you need to complete and print your Word document project.  Your project will be turned in 30 minutes after the beginning of class.

11 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Use the provided link to answer the following question.

On the Moon, Jim had a weight of 27.5 lbf.

The force of gravity on the Moon is one sixth of that on Earth. How much did Jim weigh on Earth?


A:   4.583 lbf
B:   27.5 lbf
C:   137.5 lbf
D:   165 lbf

After you identify your answer, justify your answer.  Your response should be completed with three complete sentences.

These links will help you respond to the question.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/weight-mass.html

http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/periodic_table/mass.html

When you have completed your warmup continue working on the Shapes Tutorial.

11 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Use the provided link to answer the following question.

On the Moon, Jim had a weight of 27.5 lbf.

The force of gravity on the Moon is one sixth of that on Earth. How much did Jim weigh on Earth?


A:   4.583 lbf
B:   27.5 lbf
C:   137.5 lbf
D:   165 lbf

After you identify your answer, justify your answer.  Your response should be completed with three complete sentences.

These links will help you respond to the question.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/weight-mass.html

http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/periodic_table/mass.html

When you have completed your warmup continue working on the Shapes Tutorial.

11 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Use the provided link to answer the following question.

On the Moon, Jim had a weight of 27.5 lbf.

The force of gravity on the Moon is one sixth of that on Earth. How much did Jim weigh on Earth?


A:   4.583 lbf
B:   27.5 lbf
C:   137.5 lbf
D:   165 lbf

After you identify your answer, justify your answer.  Your response should be completed with three complete sentences.

These links will help you respond to the question.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/weight-mass.html

http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/periodic_table/mass.html

When you have completed your warmup continue working on the Shapes Tutorial.

10 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

  1. Go to your locker.
  2. Open it.
  3. Stand next to your locker.
  4. Do not put anything in or take anything out.

10 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

  1. Go to your locker.
  2. Open it.
  3. Stand next to your locker.
  4. Do not put anything in or take anything out.

10 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Complete Homerow and Beyond on typing web.

When you have completed your warmup continue the Basic Tutorial in Inkscape.  When you have finished Basic complete Shapes.

10 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Complete Homerow and Beyond on typing web.

When you have completed your warmup continue the Basic Tutorial in Inkscape.  When you have finished Basic complete Shapes.

10 September 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

After you eat your breakfast:

  1. Go to your locker.
  2. Open it.
  3. Stand next to your locker.
  4. Do not put anything in or take anything out.
If you have time while you are waiting for breakfast, organize your binder.

10 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Complete Homerow and Beyond on typing web.

When you have completed your warmup continue the Basic Tutorial in Inkscape.  When you have finished Basic complete Shapes.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

09 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

In three complete sentences, tell me how you feel about school grades.

As a class, we will review how to use Power School.

Power School

09 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

In three complete sentences, tell me how you feel about school grades.

As a class, we will review how to use Power School.

Power School

09 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

In three complete sentences, tell me how you feel about school grades.

As a class, we will review how to use Power School.

Power School

09 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

In three complete sentences, tell me how you feel about school grades.

As a class, we will review how to use Power School.

Power School

Week 5 Projected Schedule

Technology and Success: Microsoft Office Scavenger Hunt

Advanced Technology: Inkscape

Visual Art: Digital Photography and Self-Portraits

Advanced Art: Digital Photography and Perspective

GATE: School Improvement Project Planning

09 September 2013 1st Hour Techology And Success 6th Grade Warmup

In three complete sentences, tell me how you feel about school grades.

As a class, we will review how to use Power School.

Power School

09 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

In three complete sentences, tell me how you feel about school grades.

As a class, we will review how to use Power School.

Power School

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

05 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Follow the link and read the provided article.

New Wetsuits Could Be The Answer To Increased Shark Attacks

In three complete sentences, respond to the question, "Do you think this is a useful invention?"

Ensure that you are responding to the warmup question in the correct format. 

After you have completed your warmup, complete your QR Code assignment.  Ensure that you complete your warmup before you begin working on your project.

05 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Follow the link and read the provided article.

New Wetsuits Could Be The Answer To Increased Shark Attacks

In three complete sentences, respond to the question, "Do you think this is a useful invention?"

Ensure that you are responding to the warmup question in the correct format. 

After you have completed your warmup, complete your QR Code assignment.  Ensure that you complete your warmup before you begin working on your project.

05 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Follow the link and read the provided article.

New Wetsuits Could Be The Answer To Increased Shark Attacks

In three complete sentences, respond to the question, "Do you think this is a useful invention?"

Ensure that you are responding to the warmup question in the correct format. 

After you have completed your warmup, complete your QR Code assignment.  Ensure that you complete your warmup before you begin working on your project.

05 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Follow the link and read the provided article.

New Wetsuits Could Be The Answer To Increased Shark Attacks

In three complete sentences, respond to the question, "Do you think this is a useful invention?"

Ensure that you are responding to the warmup question in the correct format. 

After you have completed your warmup, complete your QR Code assignment.  Ensure that you complete your warmup before you begin working on your project.

05 September 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Follow the link and read the provided article.

New Wetsuits Could Be The Answer To Increased Shark Attacks

In three complete sentences, respond to the question, "Do you think this is a useful invention?"

Ensure that you are responding to the warmup question in the correct format. 

After you have completed your warmup, complete your QR Code assignment.  Ensure that you complete your warmup before you begin working on your project.

05 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Follow the link and read the provided article.

New Wetsuits Could Be The Answer To Increased Shark Attacks

In three complete sentences, respond to the question, "Do you think this is a useful invention?"

Ensure that you are responding to the warmup question in the correct format. 

After you have completed your warmup, complete your QR Code assignment.  Ensure that you complete your warmup before you begin working on your project.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

04 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

In five complete sentences, tell me what this poem means to you.

“Never judge someone
By the way he looks
Or a book by the way it's covered;
For inside those tattered pages,
There's a lot to be discovered”
Stephen Cosgrove

When you have completed your warmup, get into your groups and work on your QR Code assignment.

04 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

In five complete sentences, tell me what this poem means to you.

“Never judge someone
By the way he looks
Or a book by the way it's covered;
For inside those tattered pages,
There's a lot to be discovered”
Stephen Cosgrove

When you have completed your warmup, get into your groups and work on your QR Code assignment.

04 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

In five complete sentences, tell me what this poem means to you.

“Never judge someone
By the way he looks
Or a book by the way it's covered;
For inside those tattered pages,
There's a lot to be discovered”
Stephen Cosgrove

When you have completed your warmup, get into your groups and work on your QR Code assignment.

04 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

In five complete sentences, tell me what this poem means to you.

“Never judge someone
By the way he looks
Or a book by the way it's covered;
For inside those tattered pages,
There's a lot to be discovered”
Stephen Cosgrove

When you have completed your warmup, get into your groups and work on your QR Code assignment.

04 Septemer 2013 1st Hour Technology and Sucess 6th Grade Warmup

In five complete sentences, tell me what this poem means to you.

“Never judge someone
By the way he looks
Or a book by the way it's covered;
For inside those tattered pages,
There's a lot to be discovered”
Stephen Cosgrove

When you have completed your warmup, get into your groups and work on your QR Code assignment.

04 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

In five complete sentences, tell me what this poem means to you.

“Never judge someone
By the way he looks
Or a book by the way it's covered;
For inside those tattered pages,
There's a lot to be discovered”
Stephen Cosgrove

When you have completed your warmup, get into your groups and work on your QR Code assignment.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Cindy Sherman Video

http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/cindy-sherman

03 September 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Typing Tuesday!

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Use the provided link and complete the Bottom Row Keys exercises.  If you complete the exercises repeat them and use your full time.  Ensure that you are using the login information provided by Miss. Holmberg to  ensure that you receive credit.  The login information is posted on the blue cabinet.  If you do not have login information contact the instructor.

03 September 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Typing Tuesday!

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Use the provided link and complete the Bottom Row Keys exercises.  If you complete the exercises repeat them and use your full time.  Ensure that you are using the login information provided by Miss. Holmberg to  ensure that you receive credit.  The login information is posted on the blue cabinet.  If you do not have login information contact the instructor.

03 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Typing Tuesday!

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Use the provided link and complete the Bottom Row Keys exercises.  If you complete the exercises repeat them and use your full time.  Ensure that you are using the login information provided by Miss. Holmberg to  ensure that you receive credit.  The login information is posted on the blue cabinet.  If you do not have login information contact the instructor.

03 September 2013 4th Hour Technology and Sucess 6th Grade Warmup

Typing Tuesday!

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Use the provided link and complete the Bottom Row Keys exercises.  If you complete the exercises repeat them and use your full time.  Ensure that you are using the login information provided by Miss. Holmberg to  ensure that you receive credit.  The login information is posted on the blue cabinet.  If you do not have login information contact the instructor.

03 September 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Typing Tuesday!

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Use the provided link and complete the Bottom Row Keys exercises.  If you complete the exercises repeat them and use your full time.  Ensure that you are using the login information provided by Miss. Holmberg to  ensure that you receive credit.  The login information is posted on the blue cabinet.  If you do not have login information contact the instructor.

03 September 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Typing Tuesday!

http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

Use the provided link and complete the Bottom Row Keys exercises.  If you complete the exercises repeat them and use your full time.  Ensure that you are using the login information provided by Miss. Holmberg to  ensure that you receive credit.  The login information is posted on the blue cabinet.  If you do not have login information contact the instructor.

Links for QR Code Assignment


Code Generator

Code Generator

To receive full points your team will need to create a sign with a QR code for each of the provided links.  You will lose 5 points for each missing sign.  This project is worth 100 points.

Home

Administrators

VMS Library

Mrs. Bustos

Mrs. Chavez

Ms. Frank

Miss. Holmberg

Mrs. Knecht

Mr. Mandarich

Miss. Richie

Mr. Schornack

Mrs. Stanley

Mrs. Thomas

Miss. White

Infosnap and Online Registration

Week 4 Projected Schedule

Technology and Success/Advanced Technology: QR Code Creation

Introduction to Art/Advanced Visual Art: Photography

GATE:  Stargazing Evening with SCAS

Week 3 Wrap Up

Technology and Success:  Students explored different techniques for evaluating websites to determine the difference between good and bad resources.  Students completed a graphic organizer to determine ways that technology can help and harm the environment.

Advanced Technology:  Student completed GoAnimate videos to explain what a QR Code is and how it can be used.  Students completed a graphic organizer to determine ways that technology can help and harm the environment.

Introduction to Visual Art and Advanced Art:  There have been issues with finishing the floor in the art room.  Students have been displaced and working the the technology lab.  This week we watched "Rivers and Tides, a documentary about Andy Goldsworthy.  Students created a graphic organizer that compared traditional and non-traditional medium.  We will be out of the art room for another week and will be exploring photography while we are out of the studio.

GATE:  Students are preparing for a for a stargazing evening they will be putting on with SCAS.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Art Image Example for Contrast



Traditional Medium

http://www.wallcoo.net/paint/Jean-Marc_Janiaczyk_Painting_1600x1200/wallpapers/1600x1200/Jean-Marc_Janiaczyk_Art_Painting_cabanon%20aux%20lavandes.jpg




http://www.antiquescientifica.com/sculpture_Apollo_Belvedere.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/DrawingHands.jpg/300px-DrawingHands.jpg 

Non-Traditional Medium

http://garethjthomas.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/andy-goldsworthy-21.jpg
http://withfriendship.com/images/a/109/mud-art2.jpg












http://www.noupe.com/wp-content/uploads/trans/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/th_amazing_trash_art_by_bernard_pras_14.jpg

Links for Technology Graphic Organizer

How Can Technology Help the Environment

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-can-technology-help-the-environment.html
http://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/5-ways-technology-can-help-us-consume-less.html
http://www.livescience.com/11334-top-10-emerging-environmental-technologies.html

How Can Technology Harm the Environment

http://www.carnegiecyberacademy.com/facultyPages/environment/issues.html
http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-and-you/affect/
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/10-ways-man-destroying-environment.htm

29 August 2013 6th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Use Google and find a definition for the word contrast.  Paraphrase the definition (put the definition into your own words).

Your warmup will look similar to this:

Amie H.

contrast-this is where you will write your understanding of what contrast means

29 August 2013 6th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Use Google and find a definition for the word contrast.  Paraphrase the definition (put the definition into your own words).

Your warmup will look similar to this:

Amie H.

contrast-this is where you will write your understanding of what contrast means

29 August 2013 4th Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Use Google and find a definition for the word contrast.  Paraphrase the definition (put the definition into your own words).

Your warmup will look similar to this:

Amie H.

contrast-this is where you will write your understanding of what contrast means

29 August 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Use Google and find a definition for the word contrast.  Paraphrase the definition (put the definition into your own words).

Your warmup will look similar to this:

Amie H.

contrast-this is where you will write your understanding of what contrast means

29 August 2013 1st Hour Technology and Success 6th Grade Warmup

Use Google and find a definition for the word contrast.  Paraphrase the definition (put the definition into your own words).

Your warmup will look similar to this:

Amie H.

contrast-this is where you will write your understanding of what contrast means

29 Augusst 2013 1st Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Use Google and find a definition for the word contrast.  Paraphrase the definition (put the definition into your own words).

Your warmup will look similar to this:

Amie H.

contrast-this is where you will write your understanding of what contrast means

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

28 August 2013 All GATE Students

What this video:

http://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership.html

Respond to this post telling me how you think you are a leader. 

After you have completed your response continue planning for the Stargazing event.

28 August 2013 All Art Students

You will finish watching this video as a class on the projector.  Start the video at 53 minutes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGFOLChNOak

When you have finished watching the video log onto the computers.  Find an example of artwork that uses non-traditional medium.  Medium is what art is made out of.

Example:
Traditional mediums: paint, clay, marble, pencil
Non-traditional mediums: sticks, food, ice, leaves

Your assignment:
  1. Find an example of non-traditional medium.
  2. Reply to this post.
  3. Copy and paste the link of the website that you found.
  4. Contrast traditional and non-traditional medium.  In five complete sentence, answer the question, "How is non-traditional medium different from traditional medium?"
  5. Your first sentence answers the question.  The following sentences defend your answer.
If you do not complete your assignment today, due to the length of the video, we will complete the assignment tomorrow.

28 August 2013 All Technology Students

Watch this video, on the projector, as a class.

http://www.ted.com/talks/the_interspecies_internet_an_idea_in_progress.html

I have left a list of students for the substitute that will set up the projector and start the video.

After you have watched the video, you will complete an activity in which you contrast the positive impact technology has on nature and the negative impact technology has on nature. 

Your assignment:

1.  Use Google to find a website that describes a way in which technology has helped nature.

2.  Use Google to find a website that describes a way in which technology has hurt nature.

3.  Reply to this post and post both links by copying and posting the links into the response field.

4.  In five complete sentences, answer the question, "Does technology help or hurt our planet?"  Your first sentences is your topic sentence in which you respond to the question.  Your next four sentences will justify your answer.

*Your post will need:
  • Your first name and last initial.
  • Two website links.
  • Five sentences.
Please work as a class to help each other.  If a classmate is struggling and you understand the assignment please help them.