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Inspiration 8/9 Introduction - Venn Diagram

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Today you will be creating VENN DIAGRAMS with a partner in class.  This is to introduce you to Graphic Organizers and Inspiration 8/9.  We will be making Timelines, Family Trees and ultimately you will create a City Research Project.  Please let me know immediately if your computer does not have the Inspiration8 or Inspiration9 software so I can load it for you. Complete the sheet below (In Class) on your own.  Then Create a Venn Diagram with the Paper Copy in class.  Finally, create a digital version using Inspiration 8/9 on your computer.  Follow the directions for credit! The whole point of this project is to collaborate.  Open the VENN DIAGRAM template under the English and Language Arts section of Sample Documents.  Fill out the following survey (Copy and Paste into a document on your GDrive): VENN DIAGRAM WORKSHEET MY FAVORITE STUFF Student:               ...

Catch Up Day - MP2 / Habit #2: Begin With The End In Mind

Weebly.Com Journal Entry: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Covey) - Habit #2 Begin With The End In Mind! CLICK HERE FOR HABIT #2 VIDEO Please write a 4-5 sentence response to how you are going to "Begin With The End In Mind" from now on.  Make sure you use specific details about changes you will make.  Title the entry "HABIT 2".    INCLUDE A 2-3 SENTENCE MISSION STATEMENT ABOUT WHERE YOU WANT TO BE AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, END OF HIGH SCHOOL, AND WHAT CAREER YOU MIGHT WANT TO HAVE SOMEDAY!  Once you are done with this follow the directions below: CATCH UP DAY: Today you have the rare ability to work on any of the following items:      Veteran's Day Interview      IMovie Public Service Announcement      StampPass Sign-Up      Personal Word Cloud     "Giving Thanks" Webpage  Do not forget to check to make sure your Weebly website is up to date with links to all of your ...

Thanksgiving "Giving Thanks" Tackk.Com Webpage

 Everyone: Weebly Journal Entry  Please watch the following video and write 3-4 sentences on how you can follow the presenters advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUZIElWpMhM  Tackk.Com "Giving Thanks" Project Check out TACKK.COM .  I found this in a magazine on the flight home from a weekend trip a couple years ago.  I thought this would be an interesting and fun way to post information (Like Final Projects) for school.  You can easily create single page websites for your work.  You could create a single TACKK without logging in, or create a series of TACKK's.  Please go to the website TACKK.COM to get started.  Make sure you add the TAG (#caatech) to all of your sites so we can see them. Here is the link for my GIVING THANKS Tackk.com Webpage: https://tackk.com/8ykv0y "Giving Thanks" Project Please go to Tackk.com and create a website.  Create an account using your Gmail address and a password you can remember.  You...

Word Cloud Personal Reflection Project 2014

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Word Clouds - Simple Counseling Project Please take today's class a Word Cloud with one of the following websites: https://tagul.com   This could be the easiest!  Just Download the 1MP version of your cloud without logging in by clicking https://tagul.com/cloud and Import Words.  Then click SHAPES, FONTS, :LAYOUT, COLORS AND ANIMATIONS to change it.  Finally, use GRAB AND SHARE and click the EXPORT VECTOR IMAGE 1MP Button and open your picture in PREVIEW on the Macbook.  In PREVIEW you will have to SAVE the image you made to the desktop and then UPLOAD and SHARE it. Other Sites To Try: http://www.imagechef.com/ic/word_mosaic  http://www.abcya.com/word_clouds.htm http://worditout.com/ http://www.wordle.net/ All three will work.  Some of your computers may not have the Java Console installed.  Please do not install it.  Wordle seems to work the slowest, but have the most choices for being creative.  ABCYA is the easiest to use and shou...

STAMPPASS Philadelphia Sign Up

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Today you will be signing up for a STAMPPASS!  Please go to the website below and fill out the application completely!  You need to SHOW me your STAMPPASS after it has been sent to you to qualify for a QUIZ GRADE for MP2!  When you are done signing up, work on your Public Service Announcement with your partner!  http://phillystamppass.org/get-the-pass/   Enjoy your half day today! MR. S

Public Service Announcement Partner Project - IMovie

"There are many different definitions for a public service announcement ( PSA ) or public service ad, but the simplified version of PSAs are messages in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behaviour towards a social issue."     - Wikipedia Definition MR. S Made An Example (Click Here To See it)   This week you will be completing a Public Service Announcement in IMovie. Examples Of Student Public Service Announcements (CLICK HERE) Grading is as follows:  (PARTNER/TOPIC LIST CLICK HERE)      The Public Service Announcement must use a minimum of 20 pictures or video clips      PSA must be no less than 30 seconds in length and no more than 1:00 minute in length      PSA must have smooth transitions between pictures      PSA must use at least one piece of music.  If more, smooth tran...

Veterans Day 2014

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Everyone: In preparation for a day off, please view the following video in class: Today you will finish work on your Movie Marquis Project in IMovie!  Prior to finishing this project, please open your Weebly.Com Journal and write 2-3 sentences about how you might be able to serve your community or country someday.  This service does not have to be in the armed forces.  I want you to really think about how you can repay the gifts of liberty and freedom that you have because you live in the United States.  Consider the sacrifice of others, both in uniform and out, while this country grew and up to the modern era. AFTER FINISHING YOUR JOURNAL ENTRY (Title: Veterans Day), MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SHARED YOUR IMOVIE MARQUIS PROJECT (M4V) AND YOUR GARAGEBAND SONG (MP3) BY ADDING THE GOOGLE DRIVE LINK FOR EACH FILE IN THE SPECIFIC POST ON OUR SCHOOL GOOGLE+ COMMUNITY!  YOU WILL NOT GET CREDIT FOR THESE ASSIGNMENTS IF YOU HAVE NOT FOLLOWED DIRECTIONS CORRECTLY! HOMEWORK ASSIG...