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HOUR OF CODE (STAR WARS) - MP4

Students will be introduced to the Code.Org K-12 Curriculum online. Students will use creativity, collaboration, communication, problem-solving and persistence to complete basic levels of BLOCKLEY-STYLE Programming. Students who complete the initial program will be able to create and share a basic computer game with a "Star Wars" theme. NEXT STEPS: CHECK OUT THE LINKS FOR OTHER CODING WEBSITES!  (Click Here) Step by Step Instructions Step 1:  GMail Response: "Why Learn To Code?" Go To GMail (4-5 Sentences) and answer the question:  "Why should you learn to read and write computer code?"  by Hadi Partovi (Co-Founder of Code.Org).  Send response to Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) You must write at least 4-5 sentences about why you should learn to code, and what you could use this skill for in your future career. Step 2:  Why Is Learning To Code Important?  (Click Here For Video)  by Ali Partovi (Co-Founder of Code.Org) Step 3:  Sign Up For CODE.O...

Strikingly PSA Website Project (MP4)

Please check out Strikingly.com.  It is a little hard to understand at first, but your results are going to be fantastic.  If you master this tool, you will be creating stunning, professional-quality sites in no time!  Have Fun With This Project! PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT SINGLE-PAGE WEBSITE ASSIGNMENT Mr. Scribner's SAMPLE Website: Photography Is Cool MR SCRIBNER'S SAMPLE STRIKINGLY.COM "ANTI-BULLYING" SITE (Click Here) MP4 STUDENT TOPIC LIST Please go to Strikingly.com and create a website.  Create an account using your Gmail address and a password you can remember.  On Strikingly.com you just click "Create Account" and enter your First Name, Email Address, and a Password you can remember.  You may use photos, Youtube video links, and other items.  Please make sure your website has the following items to receive credit for this project today: ASSIGNMENT:   CREATE A STRIKINGLY.COM WEBSITE AS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR A TOPIC YOU AR...

Gamestar Mechanic (MP4)

Today you will spend some time working on  GAMESTAR MECHANIC!   This is an introductory program to teach the basics of creating video games.  Please use the link below to join our class:  Gamestar Mechanic CCS515 16-17 Sign-Up Link Once you have joined, spend time in class today working through the QUEST and initial levels.  You can work on this from any place you have an internet connection.  Once you see how basic game design works, by completing the story-line and levels, you will then be able to put this together with the basic coding we work on later this year.  Take your time and work through this at your own pace. Enjoy today's fun day, and be ready to work on creating web sites next week.   Relax and Enjoy this reward for your hard work over the last few weeks! - Mr. S  STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS CLICK THE LINK ABOVE Look For "I Do Not Have An Account" Click "I AM AUTHORIZED TO JOIN THIS CLASS" TYPE In A USERNAME (Your Choice But ...

MY BIO / My Heritage Project (MP4)

All students will complete a Constructed Response on Google Classroom about "Heritage". Once complete, you will use your time in class to begin a 10-slide presentation on Google Slides called "MyBio". You will include at least 4 pictures and 10 slides. See instructions below for specific requirements. You must SHARE this project with Mr. S for credit. "What is HERITAGE" Please read the following article "What Is Heritage" below and write an email to MR. S (hscribner@ccs.us)  (4-5 Sentences) about why learning about your own family heritage is important to you. Please include a brief description of where your family if from, and how you are going to spend time in search of your ancestors. What is Heritage?  Heritage is the full range of our inherited traditions, monuments, objects, and culture. Most important, it is the range of contemporary activities, meanings, and behaviors that we draw from them. Heritage includes, but is much more than preser...

Google Drive / HERO PROJECT / Draw IO Introduction (MP4)

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Today you will use the following link to review all of the useful tools on Google Drive.  Your Google Drive is a place to store files, create documents, spreadsheets, and presentation, and many other types of projects.  Please click  Google Drive  to see a video, and an extensive list of features about this tool you will be using in class for the rest of the marking period. Second,  you need to visit the following link:   Hero Project   This is an independent project you will be working on during the marking period.  You need to review the information at the website and make a plan to interview a local veteran of the armed forces.  Make sure you have your parent's permission before the interview.  You need to find out why they served, what they did (what was their job), and what their service means to them.  READ ALL DIRECTIONS prior to beginning this project.  Make sure you add a paragraph about what the interview meant to you...

Khan Academy Sign-Up (MP4)

Everyone at Collegium (Building 515) will use their @ccs.us 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 Khan Academy Class Code Below! Every student can use Khan Academy as an online tutor at home. You can pick just about any Subject and Level and view video lessons, answer practice questions, or ask a coach a question. There are tutorials for all of your subjects on this fantastic resource! Make sure you check out all the classes you can complete and help yourself with! Good Luck! - Mr. S Khan Academy Class Tutor Code (Mr. S):  CHVJTZ  When you have signed up, you may choose any of the courses available to start or preview. I would like everyone to start the course "BIG HISTORY". Let me know what you think about the "BIG HISTORY" course in an email later this marking period.  Next Week: we will be creating graphic organiz...

PIXLR Introduction / PIXLR Collage Project (MP4)

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Today we will be working online with  pixlr.com .  This is a powerful website  (CLICK HERE)  to help you work with and manipulate digital photographs.  Please use the time today to explore this software using pictures from Google Images. We will eventually be learning to take pictures and create a photo project book for the entire school.  This will be an artistic project aimed at helping you to use photography, journalism, and Microsoft Publisher.  We will be learning to use this software so you can create your own part of our Yearbook later this year. Digital Manipulation Video Intro PIXLR.COM ASSIGNMENT #1:   Find a picture online (Must Conform To Collegium Standard Use Guidelines) and use PIXLR.Com to change it and make it your own.  Follow the directions below: 1. Choose Picture from Google Images 2. Save Picture to Desktop 3. Open PIXLR.COM 4. Load Picture into PIXLR.COM Application from Desktop 5. Make changes to picture   a....