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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 understand how to code in JavaScript! Step by Step Instructions Step 1: Technology Journal Entry:  "Why Learn To Code?" Go To Technology Journal and answer the question:  "Why should you learn to read and write computer code?"  by Hadi Partovi (Co-Founder of Code.Org). 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.ORG and Join Our Class Online! SIGN INTO YOUR GOOGLE GMAIL ACCOUNT GO TO CODE.ORG AND CLICK "SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE+" GO TO CODE.ORG/JOIN AND USE CLASS CODE (See...

Hour of code  in your classroom. The  Hour of Code  is a global movement by Computer Science Education Week and  Code .org reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries through a one- hour introduction to computer science and computer programming. Code.org® is a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. Our vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science, just like biology, chemistry or algebra. Code.org organizes the annual  Hour of Code  campaign which has engaged 10% of all students in the world and provides the leading curriculum for K-12 computer science in the largest school districts in the United States. Code.org is supported by generous donors including Microsoft, Facebook, the Infosys Foundation, Google, Omidyar Network, and  many more . What is a Google Doodle?   https://www.google.c...

Today we will be using the research you have done since last week, and the pictures you found online to ASSEMBLE our Historical Figure Facebook Pages. Please follow along in class as we "drag and size" pictures into our project. You will also be re-typing (or copy/paste) information into the various places on the document. YOU MUST MAKE A COPY OF THE DOCUMENT THAT IS AT THE LINK BELOW. RENAME YOUR DOCUMENT "HFFP (Person's Name) (Your Last Name) P?" Example: HFFP JFKennedy Scribner P1 HISTORICAL FIGURE FACEBOOK PROJECT TEMPLATE LINK (CLICK HERE)  MR. SCRIBNER'S SAMPLE "GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON, JR." You must SHARE the Google SLIDE (Presentation) with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us ) Open the location of your Pictures and Start by Formatting and Inserting the Pictures today. Make sure to scale the pictures to the spaces appropriately, and make sure that they are appropriate. Imagine you are the Famous Person and that you are placing the pictures they might ...

If you do not finish all assigned tasks before the end of the class, you must complete them on your own time.  If you are finished early you may work on your Historical Figure Facebook Project Research Page.  If that is complete, you may work on makewav.es, khan academy, typing.com (lessons only), or work for another class. The Inquiry below is intended to help introduce students to the decisions people have to make everyday when they are living paycheck to paycheck. The Supplemental Resources are provided only to support the Inquiry, but the Inquiry is a comprehensive lesson on its own. In this Inquiry, students will use a simulator to roleplay an adult trying to make ends meet when they don’t have a surplus of finances. In the process, students will learn about how their decisions impact the people around them and their ability to pay for the necessities each month as well as the pressures and decisions that many people face in this situation. Through this Inquiry, they will...

If you do not finish all assigned tasks before the end of the class, you must complete them on your own time.  If you are finished early you may work on your Historical Figure Facebook Project Research Page.  If that is complete, you may work on makewav.es, khan academy, typing.com (lessons only), or work for another class. Please Take This Survey Prior To Starting (Click Link Below) https://goo.gl/forms/GwV0DbmsJCXJ8GUu2 Show Video Below: Bank Accounts –  Teens should know how a bank account works and the fees associated; not only the account fees and how they incur (min balance amounts, activity fees, etc.), but also the ATM fees. Young people tend to like to do things online so they can search for a low cost, basic online checking account. And while check writing may someday be obsolete, don’t forget to show them how to write a check and explain how it works. Also, review how debit cards work, how to safeguard all their information, and how too many swipes at the check...

Today you will begin to build a body of knowledge about a Famous Historical Figure of your choosing. You may not choose anyone that someone else is working on.  Please (Click Here) for BIOGRAPHY.com's list from A to Z of famous people. BrainPop Historical Figures Site ALL HISTORICAL FIGURE SELECTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL    CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SELECTION LIST ON SCRIBNER'S G-DRIVE CLICK HERE TO SEE AN EXAMPLE OF JFK-Mr. S's Basic Research Page You must list at least THREE (3) SOURCES for the research and find pictures of your person as well. YOUR SOURCES CAN NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: WIKIANSWERS, WIKIPEDIA, or directly reference any Search Engine (GOOGLE, YAHOO, etc.) I suggest you do your basic research at Biography.com, but you must find 3 additional sources of information and list them on your final project. Once your initial research is finished, I will show everyone the Powerpoint Template in class and teach you how to fill it out.  I will be printing you...

Technology Journal Entry 01 November 2017:  Topic - Sources of Information Please write 3-4 Sentences (Full Paragraph) about the last research paper you had to complete.  Tell me what the topic was, what sources you used, and how you made sure they were RELIABLE.  Please use the R.A.C.E. method to answer the question.  (R-Repeat the question, A- Answer the questions, C-Cite Examples, E-show Evidence) WebQuest Research & Worksheet Project WORKSHEET LINK: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS WORKSHEET FORM (File, Make A Copy) OVERVIEW: Students will use the internet and active research skills to find appropriate websites and information. Students will complete the supplied worksheet above and SHARE IT WITH ME from their Google Drive. Students will complete the work by Friday, November 3rd for credit! Please check out the videos below at home for more information on how to use the internet to properly to search for information. Good Luck! - Mr. S Subject: Internet Rese...