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NGPF 2018 PAYBACK Challenge (Supplimental S2)

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Featured in the  New York Times , our paying-for-college game PAYBACK has been played by over 150,000 students in just 3 months since launch! Teachers are saying, “It was an amazing game. All of my students were so highly engaged that it was time to go to lunch and none of them wanted to leave," AND "They loved that the game made them confront the money challenges of college but also helped them build the skills to survive and thrive.”  Students can win cash awards and other prizes.  There is the possibility of representing your state as a National Award Winner! Here is how to play (Yes, This is a class assignment as well): Students Play  PAYBACK In Class Option: A  single game-play  takes 15-20 minutes, but you may also use a full 50-minute period by playing the game twice Teachers: You can also use this corresponding classroom  activity  to support your students as they play the game. At Home Option: Your students can  play the game at home...

Khan Academy Sign-Up 17-18 S2

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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 organ...

National Security Agency (NSA) DAY OF CYBER Program 17-18 S2

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Today everyone will log into the LifeJourney website and start to discover possible jobs in the field of cyber-security.   Please go to the website listed below, and use the Class Code below to sign-up.   ​ This is a website sponsored by the NSA to help students learn about possible future careers there. You can sign in anytime and complete the levels on your own, outside class. You will participate in the NSA Day Of Cyber​. The NSA Day of CYBER is a free online program that allows students to experience a day in the life of the nation's top cyber-security experts - in just a short amount of time. LifeJourney™ is an online career simulation experience that empowers students and individuals to test-drive future career opportunities relating to STEM and gain exposure to the skills they'll need to achieve the future they want. GO TO WEBSITE: https://prod.lifejourney.us CLICK ON " SIGN UP " ENTER YOUR ROLE: STUDENT ENTER YOUR CCS EMAIL: (firstname.lastname@ccs.us) ENTER T...

Photo Collage Project (PIXLR.com)

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ASSIGNMENT:  CREATE, ADJUST, ASSEMBLE and SHARE a Photo Collage as listed below using pictures (Must Conform To Collegium Charter School Standard Use Guidelines) and use PIXLR.Com to change them and make them your own. Follow the directions below: Mr. Scribner's Example Photo Collage You must create a Photo Collage using 4 pictures of your choice. You need one picture for each of the following 4 themes: FOOD, SPORTS, MUSIC, and PERSONAL GROWTH. Each picture must be chosen from Google Images and manipulated with PIXLR.COM in some way. DO NOT JUST ADD PICTURES WITHOUT ADJUSTING THEM. You must label your pictures in some way, and the words "Collage by (your name)" must be on one of the pictures somewhere. THEME DEFINITIONS: FOOD  - Choose a food you like to eat or make. SPORTS  - Pick a sports team or player to highlight. MUSIC  - Share your favorite song, singer, or type of music.  PERSONAL GROWTH  - Pick an organization or group that you believe strongly in....

Photograph Manipulation Introduction (PIXLR.com) 17-18 S2

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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. Digital Manipulation Video Intro (Click Here) PIXLR.COM ASSIGNMENT:   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.  You must add some text, a background, and change the color or another feature for credit. 6. Save Formatted Picture to Desktop 7.  PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK ( https://www.dropbox.com/request/DnK1vGWYbfu9ASjJoPcl ) and UPLOAD your file to Mr. Scribner's DROPBOX Account for credit. 8.  Make sure you Upload a copy of this picture to your Go...

SOS.FBI.GOV / NSTeens Challenge

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Today you will work on the FBI SOS Program. Please go to the link below and follow the instructions on the Student Section. You must work on each task in the 7th or 8th Grade Section. You will have time in class to finish some of the levels.   Tomorrow, when you feel you have gone through all the levels, you must ask me for a code to take the TEST! You will receive a grade for the TEST and I will be notified when you have completed the program.  If you do not complete this program, and finish the quiz, prior to the end of Marking Period 3, you will take a zero on this project. Take your time and Good Luck! -Mr. S https://sos.fbi.gov/ When You Are Done: 1.  Go to  NSTeens.org  and take the  CHALLENGE  (CLICK HERE) Both the SOS.FBI.GOV QUIZ and t he NSTeens CHALLENGE are graded tasks for class!    The SOS.FBI.GOV Quiz is worth up to 100 points, and the NSTeens Challenge (Certificate must be emailed by student, directly from the NSTeens Challeng...

Rule of 12x12x12 / Multiple Intelligence's 17-18 S2

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Rule of 12 x 12 x 12 12 by 12 by 12 is the distance you are being judged by the people you meet every day of every week of every year of your life. Your first impression starts 12 feet away. This is the distance people see what you are wearing and how you are acting. This is the first chance you have to make sure that people see you in a positive, accepting light. At 12 inches away you are now about to speak. People will notice the minute details of the way your face looks as you smile, frown, or grimace. People are judging your looks, your demeanor, and the way you carry yourself. The way you shake a hand, smell to others, and present yourself are now under the microscope and you should be aware that what you are about to say will forever place a note in people’s head about your level of maturity. Finally, the first 12 words you speak are a reflection of your heritage, upbringing, and education level. Whether you like it or not, the person you are interacting with is taking a mental p...