Computing in the Modern World

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Martin Luther King Holiday No School USA Test Prep Free Rice Logic Puzzles	Welcome Back To School!!! EQ: What is Computing in the Modern World? GPS: CTAE-FS-3 Communications Learners use various communication skills in expressing and interpreting information Bell Ringer Student Information Sheet Assignment: 1. Introduction to Teacher 2. Introduction to Course, Business Department and Class. 3. Get to know your neighbor	EQ: What is Computing in the Modern World? GPS: CTAE-FS-3 Communications Learners use various communication skills in expressing and interpreting information Bell Ringer Current Event #1 (Begin looking up what is in the news. We will discuss assignment after attendance) Assignment: 1. Discuss syllabus and computer lab rules & procedures. Get Signed by FRIDAY!! 2. Finish Get to Know Your Neighbor PPT. We will present at 2:15!! Return signed parent/student agreement by Friday.	EQ: What is Computing in the Modern World? GPS: CTAE-FS-3 Communications Learners use various communication skills in expressing and interpreting information Bell Ringer Micro-Type Assignment: 1. Finish Presenting 2. Pre-Test 3. Show Video: “A Day in the Life of a CS student?” (Pathways 2007 in WashVideo File) 4. Class discussion of computer science and careers. (Graphic Organizer) Return signed parent/student agreement by Friday.	EQ: What is Computing in the Modern World? GPS: CTAE-FS-3 Communications Learners use various communication skills in expressing and interpreting information Bell Ringer Current Event #1 Assignment: 1. View websites that show careers in computer science at: EX. Bureau of Labor Statistics Khake 2. Career Research Poster
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EQ: What is Computer Science and what careers are available in that field? Bell Ringer Typing War Assignment: 1. View websites that show careers in computer science at: EX. Bureau of Labor Statistics Khake 2. Career Research Poster	EQ: What is Computer Science and what careers are available in that field? Bell Ringer Current Event #2 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Present Career Posters 2. Unit 2 Vocabulary	EQ: What is Computer Science and what careers are available in that field? Bell Ringer Micro-Type Assignment: 1. Finish Vocab 2. 2.1 Innovators in Computing Scavenger Hunt 3. Discuss Answers	EQ: What is Computer Science and what careers are available in that field? Bell Ringer Current Event #2 Assignment: 1. Finish 2.1 - Discuss 2. Computer History Timeline	EQ: What is Computer Science and what careers are available in that field? Bell Ringer Show Me The $$ (Read the directions - Print when finished) Assignment: 1. Finish Timeline & present.
January 31, 2011	February 1, 2011	February 2, 2011	February 3, 2011	February 4, 2011
EQ: Should you trust everything you read online? GPS: BCS-CMW-3 Students will examine the professional and ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology. Bell Ringer Micro-Type Assignment: 1. Present Timeline 2. Pass back graded work 3. Computer Ethics PPT 4. 2.4 Ethics Case Study Assignment 5. 2.4 Case Studies	EQ: Should you trust everything you read online? GPS: BCS-CMW-3 Students will examine the professional and ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology. Bell Ringer Current Event #3 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Ethics PPT 2.4 Ethics Case Study Assignment Directions have slightly changed Present	EQ: Should you trust everything you read online? GPS: BCS-CMW-3 Students will examine the professional and ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology. Bell Ringer Micro-Type Assignment: 1. 2.5 Information v Misinformation Unit 1 & 2 Test Friday	EQ: Should you trust everything you read online? GPS: BCS-CMW-3 Students will examine the professional and ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology. Bell Ringer Current Event #3 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Finish and discuss 2.5 2. Review for Unit 1 & 2 Test	EQ: Should you trust everything you read online? GPS: BCS-CMW-3 Students will examine the professional and ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology. Bell Ringer Memory Matrix Assignment: 1. Test will start at 1:20 EXACTLY!! PEP RALLY - Release at 2:10-2:15
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EQ: How is problem solving used in computing Bell Ringer Micro-Type Assignment: 1. Download Scratch 2. Intro to Scratch - watch videos. Graphic Organizer. 3. Scratch Lesson 1	EQ: How is problem solving used in computing Bell Ringer Current Event #4 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Finish and check Scratch Lesson 1. 2. Scratch Lesson 2 3. ADD 2 addition Costumes to your Sprite in lesson 2. 4. Finish and check Scratch Lesson 2 5. Scratch Lesson 3 6. Scratch Lesson 4	EQ: How is problem solving used in computing Bell Ringer Did the Internet Kill Privacy? Assignment: 1. Finish Scratch Lesson 4 2. Create a NEW Scratch with a unique Sprite, animation and sound.	Substitute EQ: How is problem solving used in computing Bell Ringer Current Event #4 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Begin Witch project.	EQ: How is problem solving used in computing Bell Ringer Fast Typer (You may do any typing game on this site) Assignment: 1. Witch project
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Intersession
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EQ: How is problem solving used in computing Bell Ringer Most Annoying Website (once complete you may play typing games from the calendar) Assignment: 1. Check Witch Project 2. Scratch Projects You must do #12 then pick 3 more to create. Each is worth a project grade.	EQ: How is problem solving used in computing Bell Ringer Current Event #5 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Scratch Projects You must do #12 then pick 3 more to create. Each is worth a project grade.	EQ: How is problem solving used in computing Bell Ringer Check out the 50 best websites of 2010 - Do you agree? Assignment: 1. Scratch Projects You must do #12 then pick 3 more to create. Each is worth a project grade. DUE TODAY	EQ: How is problem solving used in computing Bell Ringer Current Event #5 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Final Scratch Project 2. Intro to Audacity Resources: Music - Student Classwork; McMillan; Converted Music Music Editing - Student Classwork; Music Editing; Audacity Music Converter - Student Classwork; Music Editing; Daniu. (Music must be mp3) Scratch Cards with directions for scripts.	EQ: How is problem solving used in computing Bell Ringer Can you give correct change? Assignment: 1. Final Scratch Project 2. Intro to Audacity Resources: Music - Student Classwork; McMillan; Converted Music Music Editing - Student Classwork; Music Editing; Audacity Music Converter - Student Classwork; Music Editing; Daniu. (Music must be mp3) Scratch Cards with directions for scripts.
February 28, 2011	March 1, 2011	March 2, 2011	March 3, 2011	March 4, 2011
EQ: How is problem solving used in computing Bell Ringer Can you build a bridge before the computer does? Assignment: 1. Final Scratch Project 2. Intro to Audacity Resources: Music - Student Classwork; McMillan; Converted Music Music Editing - Student Classwork; Music Editing; Audacity Music Converter - Student Classwork; Music Editing; Daniu. (Music must be mp3) Scratch Cards with directions for scripts.	EQ: How is problem solving used in computing Bell Ringer Current Event #6 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Be sure final scratch is posted online. 2. Comment on at LEAST 3 other scratch animations. 3. Present Projects	EQ: What are the hardware and software components of a computer? Bell Ringer Word Jumble Assignment: 1. Introduction to Unit 3 - Hardware & Software Concepts PowerPoint & Guided Notes 2. The Journey Inside - 3.1	EQ: What are the hardware and software components of a computer? Bell Ringer Current Event #6 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Scratch Test 2. Finish The Journey Inside - 3.1 Handout 3. Hardware/Software Vocabulary 4. 3.2 Software Basics (Guided Notes from PPT)	EQ: What are the hardware and software components of a computer? Bell Ringer Speed Racer Typing Assignment: 1. Finish Vocab 2. Fireworks intro - create a Name Banner
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EQ: What are the hardware and software components of a computer? Bell Ringer How fast are you? *Partner game* Assignment: 1. 3.2 What is Software? ppt 2. 3.2 Guided notes 3. 3.3 Computer Specs that matter Link for assignment 4. 3.2 Software Review	Guest Speaker Geek Squad	EQ: How are numbers and characters represented in computers? Bell Ringer Current Event #7 (new word document) Check out the new library in Illinois!! Assignment: 1. Pop Quiz 2. 3.2 Software Review 3. Binary Numbers Introduction 3.5 The Journey Inside	EQ: How are numbers and characters represented in computers? Bell Ringer Bell Ringer Do you recognize these? Let me know your final score Assignment: 1. Finish 3.5 The Journey Inside 2. License Plate Activity 3. Binary Quiz	EQ: How are numbers and characters represented in computers? Bell Ringer Bell Ringer Current Event #7 (new word document)
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EQ: How are numbers and letter represented in a computer? Bellringer Before & After of Japan Assignment: 1. Finish Anti-virus ppt	EQ: How are numbers and letter represented in a computer? Bell Ringer Current Event #8 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Present Projects 2. Review for Test	EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer Do you know your States? Play both levels and see how you do!! Anyone get 100%? Assignment: Unit 3 Test 1. Download Alice 2. Walk through tutorials 3. Getting Started with Alice - The Basics	EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer Current Event #8 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Instructional Activity 2. The Basics - Horse Tutorial	EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer Worksheet on the front table Assignment: 1. Finish Horse Tutorial 2. Getting Started with Alice - Fairy 3. Simple Zombie Game All Handouts are on front table! Zombie Game is a ppt in your My Documents! Juniors - DON'T FORGET GHSGT Monday!!
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EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer Do you know your capitols? Assignment: 1. Finish Horse Tutorial 2. Getting Started with Alice - Fairy 3. Simple Zombie Game	EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer Current Event #9 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Finish Horse AND Fairy today.	EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer How many moves does it take? Assignment: 1. Check off Horse & Fairy 2. Begin Zombie game.	EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer Current Event #9 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Zombie game. 2. Tutorial Instructions & Checklist	EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer Can you move the rings? Assignment: 1. Tutorial Instructions & Checklist
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EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer Do you know your states without help? Assignment: 1. Tutorial Instructions & Checklist	EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer Current Event #10 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Catch Game 2. Final Project (s) Pong Water Click Historical Tour Book Report	EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer Hangman Assignment: 1. Catch Game 2. Final Project (s) Pong Water Click Historical Tour Book Report	EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer Current Event #10 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Catch Game 2. Final Project (s) Pong Water Click Historical Tour Book Report	EQ: How do you create a game or movie using Alice? Bell Ringer Assignment:
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EQ: What are the basics of a computer network? Bell Ringer Current Event #11 (new word document) Assignment: 1. 4.1 Networks PPT-Introduction to Networking 3. 4.1 Networks Guided Notes 4. 4.2 The Journey Inside - The Internet	EQ: What are the basics of a computer network? Bell Ringer Typing Test Assignment: 1. 4.2 The Journey Inside - The Internet 2. 4.3 as a group (video) 3. Group Activities - Networks, Packet Transfer	EQ: What are the basics of a computer network? Bell Ringer Text Twist Assignment: 1. 4.3 as a group (video) 2. Flower-Gram	EQ: What are the basics of a computer network? Bell Ringer Current Event #11 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Finish Flower-Gram 2. 4.5 Network Failure Messages	EQ: What are the basics of a computer network? Bell Ringer Illusions Assignment: 1. Packet activity 2. 4.3 Video
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EQ: What are the basics of a computer network? Bell Ringer Current Event #12 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Review for Test Tomorrow	EQ: What are the basics of a computer network? Bell Ringer Pile of Circles Assignment: 1. Unit 4 Test 2. Unit 5 Introduction - Web Page Design & Internet Essentials 3. Using a Search Engine and how they work. 4. Visit the following site : It's All about Trust Website and create a foldable	Substitute EQ: What makes a website valid and reliable? Bell Ringer Maze Game Assignment: 1. 5.2 Evaluating Search Results Handout is on the table Link for handout - Click Here TURN IN AT THE END OF CLASS In your "My Documents" is a Word Document named "Coach Mac." Open it!!	EQ: What makes a website valid and reliable? Bell Ringer Current Event #12 (new word document) Assignment: 1. 5.3 Searching the Internet * Article 1 - Alice in the Internet * Article 2 - One Great Source	EQ: What makes a website valid and reliable? Bell Ringer Assignment: 1. Be sure all assignments are turned in 2. Scavenger Hunt
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EQ: What makes a website valid and reliable? Bell Ringer Current Event #13 (new word document) Assignment: 1. 5.4 Evaluating Web Content	EQ: What makes a website valid and reliable? Bell Ringer 20th Century Trivia Assignment: 1. 5.4 Evaluating Web Content 2. Introduction to Frontpage	EQ: What makes a website valid and reliable? Bell Ringer Assignment: 1. School website comparison 2. Dream Vacation * Remember - When opening FP if your vacation site does not automatically open then go to file, open SITE (not just open). You can then open the entire vacation folder. * If your files do not appear on the left side of the screen click on the toggle pane button on the tool bar.	EQ: What makes a website valid and reliable? Bell Ringer Current Event #13 (new word document) Assignment: 1. Dream Vacation	EQ: Bell Ringer
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