10/31/07

Aim

• continue your iWebs
  

Daily Journal

It's halloween! Take this vampire bat quiz here.

1. How many questions did you get correct?
2. Bats are the only mammals that can do what?
   

note: use complete sentences!

Classwork

• Macs:
  
• iWeb requirements:
• Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
• all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
• run spellcheck!
• for the complete iWeb requirements, click here
  
• Windows:
• complete autobiography in powerpoint
• due on Thursday
• begin goals collage project here
  

10/29/07

Junior Class

Aim

• start iWeb
  

Daily Journal

(remember to use complete sentences; add this answer to your other journals; date the answer)
What high school(s) are you thinking of attending and why?

note: use complete sentences!

Classwork

• complete autobiography in powerpoint
• begin iWeb project
• iWeb requirements:
• Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
• all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
• run spellcheck!

10/25/07

Junior Class

Aim

• start iWeb
  

Daily Journal

View at least two KIPP student iWebs here.
Describe two neat things on a student site.

note: use complete sentences!

Classwork

• complete autobiography in powerpoint
• begin iWeb project
• iWeb requirements:
• Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
• all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
• run spellcheck!

10/24/07

Junior Class

Aim

• review class procedures & mac basics
  

Daily Journal-open your journal document from yesterday ( in MS Word) and add these answers to your other answers

1) Define the word tacky; list your source (hint: use this website).
2)What do you think KIPP offers that other Denver middle schools don't? Would you be a successful student at another Denver middle school?

note: use complete sentences!

Classwork

• complete autobiography in powerpoint
• review how to use the mac computers
• care and storage
• on the macs, view the following tutorials on the web
• the Finder
• the Desktop
• iLife tutorial

10/23/07

Junior Class

Aim

• review class procedures & mac basics
  

Daily Journal-open your journal document from last week ( in MS Word) and add this answer to your other answers

1. Do you have a fast (high-speed) internet connection at home?
2. How much time do you spend on the internet every day?
3. What do you do on the internet? (myspace, gaming, email, etc.)
   

A sample answer might begin like this:

I do have a fast internet connection. I spend about ...

Classwork

• complete autobiography in powerpoint

10/17/07

Junior Class

Aim

• change passwords-write them down
  
• take nice pictures!
• review class procedures
  

Daily Journal-answer these two questions today; do not print! only save

Use complete sentences; answer in MS Word (save this journal as: journals_your_name)

1)Describe the type of software you know (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.); also describe what neat projects you've done (built a website, created a video, etc.).

2) Read the rules for Mr. Dino's class here. List two things that are not permitted in class.

Classwork

• begin autobiography in powerpoint

10/11/07

Sophomore Class

Aim

• take nice pictures!
  

Classwork

• you may visit any of these sites below:
• line rider
• yahooligans
  

10/10/07

Sophomore Class

Aim

• present autobiography
  

Classwork

• present your project - autobiography in powerpoint

Senior Class
Aim

• complete peer review of websites
  

Classwork

• Assignment (due today): Peer review of iWebs
• using MS Word, write one complex sentence summarizing each student's iWeb
  
• view and summarize each iWeb in your section (either SR-1 or SR-2)
  
• sample: Isaac wants to be a doctor; he also likes football, math, and spending his free time playing on the computer.
  
• print in black and white and put in basket when done
  
• 8th Grade iWebs

10/9/07

Sophomore Class

Aim

• present autobiography
  

Classwork

• present your project - autobiography in powerpoint

Senior Class
Aim

• begin peer review of websites
  
• turn in your completed iWeb portfolio

Classwork

• Current grades are posted
• turn in iWeb to Mr. Dino
  
• Assignment (due today): Peer review of iWebs
• using MS Word, write one complex sentence summarizing each student's iWeb
  
• view and summarize each iWeb in your section (either SR-1 or SR-2)
  
• sample: Isaac wants to be a doctor; he also likes football, math, and spending his free time playing on the computer.
  
• print in black and white and put in basket when done
  
• 8th Grade iWebs

10/8/07

Sophomore Class

Aim

• practice typing, complete autobiography
  

Classwork

• practice your typing
• Lesson #8; the lesson #9
  

• complete this project - autobiography in powerpoint
• do not print!
• be prepared to present this week
  

• Assign yourself with
  
• design your own backyard here
• view The New Americans story here
• view the Native Americans Circle of Stories
  

Senior Class
Aim

• begin peer review of websites
  
• turn in your completed iWeb portfolio

Classwork

• Current grades are posted
  
• Assignment: Peer review of iWebs
• using MS Word, write one complex sentence summarizing each student's iWeb
  
• view and summarize each iWeb in your section (either SR-1 or SR-2)
  
• sample: Isaac wants to be a doctor; he also likes football, math, and spending his free time playing on the computer.
  
• print in black and white and put in basket when done
  
• 8th Grade iWebs

10/4/07

Sophomore Class

Aim

• practice typing, complete autobiography
  

Classwork

• practice your typing
• Lesson #8; the lesson #9
  

• complete this project - autobiography in powerpoint
• do not print!
• be prepared to present next week
  

• design your own backyard here
• view The New Americans story here
• view the Native Americans Circle of Stories
  

Senior Class
Aim

• no Photo Booth again today
  
• turn in your completed iWeb portfolio

Classwork

• iWeb due on Thursday-bring laptop to Dino to turn in
  
• iWeb requirements:
• Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
• About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
• Subject Pages:
  
• create a page for each subject (math, science, lit media, etc.)
  
• include information learned in class
  
• describe the skills learned in class
• describe any neat projects you completed
  
• include appropriate graphics related to the subject
• all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
• run spellcheck!
• see Mr. Dino's example here
• 8th Grade iWebs
  

10/3/07

Sophomore Class

Aim

• practice typing, complete autobiography
  

Classwork

• practice your typing
• Lesson #8; the lesson #9
  

• complete this project - autobiography in powerpoint
• do not print!
  

• design your own backyard here
• your backyard must be appropriate
• you can only save your creation if you have an email account
  

Senior Class
Aim

• no Photo Booth again today
  
• turn in your completed iWeb portfolio

Lunch Work

• Students sign up on sheet prior to lunch
• Once the students have eaten, they can work in lab
• Limit of 10 students per day
• No one on lunch study or base camp
• Return to cafeteria at 1:25 for announcements
  

Classwork

• iWeb due on Thursday-bring laptop to Dino to turn in
  
• iWeb requirements:
• Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
• About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
• Subject Pages:
  
• create a page for each subject (math, science, lit media, etc.)
  
• include information learned in class
  
• describe the skills learned in class
• describe any neat projects you completed
  
• include appropriate graphics related to the subject
• all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
• run spellcheck!
• see Mr. Dino's example here

10/2/07

Sophomore Class

Aim

• practice typing, print virtual road trip project
  

Classwork

• practice your typing
• Lesson #8; the lesson #9
  
• Virtual Road Trip Project
• Print today one ONE page-preview before printing; print to Lablaser printer; put in basket
  
• all web research must be related to the project
• websites to help you make travel plans
• www.seeamerica.org
• www.expedia.com
• Road Trip Project Details
  

If you finish early, assign yourself by:

• design your own backyard here
• your backyard must be appropriate
• you can only save your creation if you have an email account
  
• complete this project - autobiography in powerpoint
  
• helping others quietly

Senior Class
Aim

• no Photo Booth again today
  
• turn in your completed iWeb portfolio

Lunch Work

• Students sign up on sheet prior to lunch
• Once the students have eaten, they can work in lab
• Limit of 10 students per day
• No one on lunch study or base camp
• Return to cafeteria at 1:25 for announcements
  

Classwork

• iWeb due on Tuesday-bring laptop to Dino to turn in
  
• iWeb requirements:
• Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
• About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
• Subject Pages:
  
• create a page for each subject (math, science, lit media, etc.)
  
• include information learned in class
  
• describe the skills learned in class
• describe any neat projects you completed
  
• include appropriate graphics related to the subject
• all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
• run spellcheck!
• see Mr. Dino's example here

10/1/07

Sophomore Class

Aim

• practice typing, print virtual road trip project
  

Classwork

• practice your typing
• Lesson #8; the lesson #9
  
• Virtual Road Trip Project
• Print today one ONE page-preview before printing; print to Lablaser printer; put in basket
  
• all web research must be related to the project
• websites to help you make travel plans
• www.seeamerica.org
• www.expedia.com
• Road Trip Project Details
  

If you finish early, assign yourself by:

• complete this project - autobiography in powerpoint
  
• helping others quietly
• practice your typing with the typing lessons on the left side at this typing site

Senior Class
Aim

• no Photo Booth again today
  
• don't look at others work on macbooks
• turn in your completed iWeb portfolio

Lunch Work

• Students sign up on sheet prior to lunch
• Once the students have eaten, they can work in lab
• Limit of 10 students per day
• No one on lunch study or base camp
• Return to cafeteria at 1:25 for announcements
  

Classwork

• iWeb due on Monday-bring laptop to Dino to turn in
  
• iWeb requirements:
• Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
• About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
• Subject Pages:
  
• create a page for each subject (math, science, lit media, etc.)
  
• include information learned in class
  
• describe the skills learned in class
• describe any neat projects you completed
  
• include appropriate graphics related to the subject
• all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
• run spellcheck!
• see Mr. Dino's example here