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Khan Academy: Big History And So Much More!

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Everyone at Crossroads will use their Crossroads Gmail Account to create an Account on KhanAcademy.Org !  Make sure that you finish updating your profile once you sign in.  Go to your Profile screen and Add Mr. S as a Coach by entering the following code:  r9m5bm The Big History Project (Click Here To See Class Blog Page) can now be completed on Khan Academy.  All ten sections are there.  You must also continue to post your feedback on a Tackk.com webpage (as outlined in the original instructions), but this will make your task of working through the assignments much easier!  You may also work on "Hour of Code" and learn to program in Java.  Finally, there are tutorials for all of your other subjects on this fantastic resource!  Make sure you check out all the classes you can complete and help yourself with! Good Luck! - Mr. S

Student Learning Objective Test / MoneySkill.Org

Objective:  Students will complete the Student Learning Objective (SLO) Post-Test for Computer Science Today.  Students will take their time and Construct and Argumentative piece of writing in order to demonstrate understanding of Business Computer Information Technology.  Students who complete the test early will be allowed to go online and start their MoneySkill.Org coursework that is due at the end of Marking Period 4. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE (SLO) POST TEST Every student will be given the exam and expected to draft and write an argumentative constructed response.  Students may not use computers or any other technology to complete the writing.  They may use scratch paper to outline thoughts and ideas, arrange work, and write drafts.  Final essays must be written or copied to the official forms issued to them at the beginning of the test.  Once completed, the test will be collected and students will be allowed to work on the items below. MONEYSKIL...

Personal Monthly Budget Project 2015 - College & Major Selection Day

PRIOR TO STARTING THE BELOW ACTIVITIES, PLEASE COMPLETE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA STUDENT SURVEY LOCATED AT THE LINK LISTED TO THE LEFT.  WHEN COMPLETE, READ ALL DIRECTIONS AND BEGIN YOUR JOURNAL ENTRY! Objective:  Students will use online research tools, conversation and creativity to identify a prospective college or career path for themselves.  Based on the selection of college's they choose, they will identify a major course of study as well.  Once identified, students will perform a number of tasks to record and explain their choices.  Students will be asked to complete the following tasks as they reflect on their choices: 1.  Constructed Response Journal Entry - Weebly.com Journal 2.  Navigation and Completion of College/Major Choice Project 3.  Completion of Online Form to record choices. 4.  Completion of Google Document (SHARE) to outline information about their choice. Today, the first thing you will create is a Journal E...

Glen's Village - Reflection Tackk.Com Project

Objective:  Students will create Tackk.com websites to help them describe and discuss stories about overcoming obstacles in their lives.  Each student will choose someone they consider a hero,  and create a website to show how they overcame adversity to be successful.  Tackk.com websites must include the following: Headlines Student/Class Information Name of "Hero" Being Highlighted Video of "Hero" from somewhere online. Explanation of why this person is a "Hero" Description of Situation "Hero" faced. Description of Obstacles in the way Explanation of how "Hero" overcame Obstacles Description of Lessons Learned by Student Link to Student's Weebly School Website Use the following links to view the entire program of "Glen's Village".  Discuss the differences and similarities his story may have to your lives.  Write a paragraph (Weebly Journal) or two about something that might "save" you in your near future,...

Crossroads Stock Market Challenge 2015 / Saving & Investing

Objective:  Students should learn the basics about savings accounts and investing in the Stock Market.  Students will use independent learning time to navigate through a series of videos to help them better understand basic Personal Budgets, Saving Money, Credit Card Tips, and how to Invest in Company Stocks.  Students will complete a Journal (Weebly) Entry, a Budget Worksheet, and sign up for our class Stock Market Challenge 2015. Steps: 1.  Read the Article below and complete a Journal (Weebly) Entry 2.  Watch Videos Below and Complete Class Worksheet & Vocabulary List      Worksheet Link (CLICK HERE)      Please open and make a copy in your Google Drive.      SHARE with Mr. S for credit when you have completed it! 3.  Create an account on Investopedia.com and click link below to join 2015 Game 4.  Work on anything else you owe for this class if all other items are finished. To beg...