Friday, May 23, 2008
5/23/08
Juniors
Aim- complete and email Year in Review powerpoint
Daily Journal/Do Now
1)Practice typing correctly for 4 minutes with this lesson here.
Classwork
Assignment: Year in Review
- click here for requirements for the Year in Review assignment
- due today (by email!)-make sure your text is readable
- send email to dinokipp@hotmail.com
- your email must be from your KIPP account
- follow these steps to send your assignment by email
- make sure you are viewing this page in Firefox!
- copy your project to the desktop
- go to kipp email - click here
- sign in to your kipp email with your user name & password you use to log in on the windows machines
- write (compose) a new email to dinokipp@hotmail.com
- attach your project (on the desktop) and write in subject
- send your email
- log out email
- start another Bookr project here
- practice typing only at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
5/21/08
Juniors
Aim- complete Year in Review powerpoint
Daily Journal/Do Now
1)Practice typing correctly for 4 minutes with this lesson here.
Classwork
Assignment: Year in Review
- click here for requirements for the Year in Review assignment
- due by Thursday (email!)-make sure your text is readable
- send email to dinokipp@hotmail.com
- your email must be from your KIPP account
- follow these steps to send your assignment by email
- make sure you are viewing this page in Firefox!
- copy your project to the desktop
- go to kipp email - click here
- sign in to your kipp email with your user name & password you use to log in on the windows machines
- write (compose) a new email to dinokipp@hotmail.com
- attach your project (on the desktop) and write in subject
- send your email
- log out email
- start another Bookr project here
- practice typing only at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
5/20/08
Juniors
Aim- complete trip powerpoint and begin year in review assignment
Daily Journal/Do Now
1)Practice typing correctly for 4 minutes with this lesson here.
Classwork
Assignment: Powerpoint presentation for the East Coast Trip
- due today (email!)-make sure your text is readable
- send email to dinokipp@hotmail.com
- your email must be from your KIPP account
- follow these steps to send your assignment by email
- make sure you are viewing this page in Firefox!
- copy your project to the desktop
- go to kipp email - click here
- sign in to your kipp email with your user name & password you use to log in on the windows machines
- write (compose) a new email to dinokipp@hotmail.com
- attach your project (on the desktop)
- send your email
- log out email
- East Coast Trip Powerpoint Project Details-click here
Next Assignment - Year in Review
- click here for requirements for the year in review assignment
Monday, May 19, 2008
5/19/08
Juniors
Aim- complete trip powerpoint and begin year in review assignment
Daily Journal/Do Now
1)Practice typing correctly for 4 minutes with this lesson here.
Classwork
Assignment: Powerpoint presentation for the East Coast Trip
- due this week (do not print!)
- create a slide for each day of the trip (you'll have at least 15 slides)
- add a final slide describing the best memory of the trip
- on each slide, you need the following:
- a paragraph describing the day
- at least one picture related to the day (you can use pictures from the trip or pictures from Google that describe the trip)
- Resources
- click here for some pictures from the trip (thanks Mr. Brown)
Next Assignment - Year in Review
- click here for requirements for the year in review assignment
Monday, May 12, 2008
5/12/08
Juniors
Aim- finish science fair project and start trip powerpoint
Daily Journal/Do Now
1)Practice typing correctly for 4 minutes with this lesson here.
2)Start a new MS Word document; save it as journal_final08_studentname
Write a paragraph summarizing your last two weeks with KIPP (this includes students not on the trip).
Classwork
Assignment: Powerpoint presentation for the East Coast Trip
- due on 5/19 (do not print until Mr. Dino returns!)
- create a slide for each day of the trip (you'll have at least 15 slides)
- add a final slide describing the best memory of the trip
- on each slide, you need the following:
- a paragraph describing the day
- at least one picture related to the day (you can use pictures from the trip or pictures from Google that describe the trip)
- Resources
- click here for some pictures from the trip (thanks Mr. Brown)
Activities you can do when you've completed the powerpoint about the trip
- start another Bookr project here
- practice typing only at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
Friday, May 9, 2008
5/9/08
Seniors
Aim- finish science fair project and finish the iMovie project
Daily Journal/Do Now
Work on your science fair project
Classwork
Activities you can do when you've completed the do now on the Windows PC's
- start another Bookr project here
- practice typing only at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
Project-KIPP movie about your KIPP career-macbooks
- read details here
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
5/7/08
Seniors
Aim- submit letter to freshmen and continue the iMovie project
Daily Journal/Do Now
Classwork
Work on your science fair project
Activities you can do when you've completed the do now on the Windows PC's
- start another Bookr project here
- practice typing only at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
Project-KIPP movie about your KIPP career-macbooks
- read details here
Monday, May 5, 2008
5/5/08
Seniors
Aim- practice typing and continue the iMovie project
Daily Journal/Do Now
I expect you to focus quietly on this typing lesson
- Practice typing correctly with this lesson - click here
How I spend my time Project-windows PC's
- fill out the worksheet (how do i spend my time)
- open a new Microsoft Excel document
- enter in your data from the worksheet
- see example Microsoft Excel spreadsheet here
- save your document as Student_name_time.xls (you will turn in on Wednesday)
Activities you can do when you're done on the Windows PC's
- start another Bookr project here
- work on your science fair project
- practice typing only at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
Project-KIPP movie about your KIPP career-macbooks
- read details here
Friday, May 2, 2008
5/2/08
Seniors
Aim- practice typing, save and write down your Bookr project and begin iMovie project
Daily Journal/Do Now
I expect you to focus quietly on this typing lesson
- Practice typing correctly with this lesson - click here
Activities you can do today on the Windows PC's
- start another Bookr project here
- work on your science fair project
- practice typing only at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
Project-KIPP movie about your KIPP career-macbooks
- read details here
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
4/30/08
Seniors
Aim- practice typing, save and write down your Bookr project and begin iMovie project
Daily Journal/Do Now
I expect you to focus quietly on this typing lesson
- Practice typing correctly with this lesson - click here
Bookr Project-windows PC's
- click here
- how to save: after publishing, record your 4 digit number Bookr number
- due today: write your 4 digit Bookr number on the sheet on the white board
- start another Bookr project
- work on your science fair project
- practice typing only at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
Project-KIPP movie about your KIPP career-macbooks
- read details here
Monday, April 28, 2008
4/28/08
Seniors
Aim- practice typing, save and write down your Bookr project and begin iMovie project
Daily Journal/Do Now
I expect you to focus quietly on this typing lesson
- Practice typing correctly with this lesson - click here
Bookr Project-windows PC's
- click here
- how to save: after publishing, record your 4 digit number Bookr number
- read details here
PSA Project-Macbooks
- due today: follow Mr. Dino's instructions for turning in
- Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
Friday, April 25, 2008
4/25/08
Juniors
Aim- turn in powerpoint for political ad project
Daily Journal/Do Now
I expect you to focus quietly on this typing lesson
- Practice typing correctly with this Lesson - click here
- Practice typing correctly with Lesson - click here
If you did not turn in your powerpoint yesterday, do so today
If you are finished, you may do any of the following (no music and no videos):
- work on your science fair project
- practice typing at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
4/24/08
Juniors
Aim- turn in powerpoint for political ad project
Daily Journal/Do Now
I expect you to focus quietly on this typing lesson
- Practice typing correctly with Lesson #6 - click here
- Practice typing correctly with Lesson #7 - click here
Project-political ad for running for President of the US
- Create a political ad for running for President of the US
- read details here
- due today: your powerpoint slides for this project; print all slides on one page only! put in basket with heading
- work on your science fair project
- practice typing at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
4/23/08
Juniors
Aim- turn in PSA project
Daily Journal/Do Now
I expect you to focus quietly on this typing lesson
- Practice typing correctly with Lesson #9 - click here
New Project-political ad for running for President of the US
- Create a political ad for running for President of the US
- read details here
- first item due this week: your powerpoint
- due today: follow Mr. Dino's instructions for turning in
- Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
4/21/08
Aim- practice typing, save and write down your Bookr project and turn in iMovie PSA project
Daily Journal/Do Now
Did you attend the KIPP Carnival on Saturday? If so, what did you think? If not, why not? (use complete sentences)
I expect you to focus quietly on this typing lesson
- Practice typing correctly with Lesson #9 - click here
Bookr Project-windows PC's
- click here
- due today: after publishing, write your 4 digit number Bookr number on the sheet posted on the board
- Create a political ad for running for President of the US
- read details here
- first item due this week: your powerpoint
PSA Project-Macbooks
- due today: follow Mr. Dino's instructions for turning in
- Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
Friday, April 18, 2008
4/18/08
Juniors
Aim- practice typing, save your Bookr project and continues iMovie PSA project
Daily Journal/Do Now
I expect you to focus quietly on this typing lesson
Classwork
Bookr Project-windows PC's
- click here
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PSA Project-Macbooks
- Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
4/16/08
Juniors
Aim- practice typing and continues iMovie PSA project
Daily Journal/Do Now
Classwork
Bookr Project-windows PC's
- click here
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PSA Project-Macbooks
- Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
4/15/08
Juniors
Aim- practice typing, and continues iMovie PSA project and Google Maps project
Daily Journal/Do Now
Do you plan to return to KIPP next year? Explain your answer. Use complete sentences.
Classwork
Due today: watch Mr. Dino's demo before printing your daily journals and 3rd Google map
-2 items are due today: daily journals and the 3rd Google map with your 10 places you'd like to visit in the world
- both items must be stapled together and in my basket before leaving today
- on your google map, type in your heading before printing (see demonstration)
- daily journals: use 12 pt size font and either Arial or Times New Roman for font
Google Maps-windows PC's
- Google Map Project (click here)
Bookr Project-windows PC's
- click here
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PSA Project-Macbooks
- set up your PSA project in iMovie-make sure you are working in your movie!
- Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
Friday, April 11, 2008
4/11/08
Aim- practice typing, and continues iMovie PSA project and Google Maps project
Daily Journal/Do Now
Classwork
I expect you to focus quietly on this typing lesson -windows PC'sGoogle Maps-windows PC's
- Google Map Project (click here)
- you need to login to your Google account
If you finish early, practice typing at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
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PSA Project-Macbooks
- set up your PSA project in iMovie-make sure you are working in your movie!
- Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
Thursday, April 10, 2008
4/10/08
Juniors
Aim- practice typing, and continues iMovie PSA project and Google Maps project
Daily Journal/Do Now
Write in your daily journal how many errors you had in each lesson.
Classwork
Google Maps-windows PC's
- Google Map Project (click here)
- you need to login to your Google account
If you finish early, practice typing at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
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PSA Project-Macbooks
- set up your PSA project in iMovie-make sure you are working in your movie!
- Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
4/9/08
Juniors
Aim- practice typing, and continues iMovie PSA project and Google Maps project
Daily Journal/Do Now
I expect you to focus quietly on this typing lesson at the start of class
Classwork
Google Maps-windows PC's
- Google Map Project (click here)
- you need to login to your Google account
If you finish early, practice typing at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
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PSA Project-Macbooks
- set up your PSA project in iMovie-make sure you are working in your movie!
- Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
4/8/08
Juniors
Aim- practice typing, and continues iMovie PSA project and Google Maps project
Daily Journal/Do Now
1) what do protesters keep trying to extinguish/put out?
2) why do you think protesters are doing this?
Classwork
Typing-windows PC's
Google Maps-windows PC's
- Google Map Project (click here)
- you need to login to your Google account
If you finish early, practice typing at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
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PSA Project-Macbooks
- set up your PSA project in iMovie-make sure you are working in your movie!
- Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
Monday, April 7, 2008
4/7/08
Juniors
Aim- practice typing, and start iMovie PSA project and Google Maps project
Daily Journal/Do Now
1) Summarize the plot of "My Fair Lady" (the play on Friday night)
2)What did you think of the play "My Fair Lady?" Did you like/dislike? Explain why.
Classwork
Typing-windows PC's
Set up account with Google-windows PC's
- follow Mr. Dino's instructions for setting up an account with Google
- once your account is set up, begin the Google Restaurant Map Project (click here)
If you finish early, practice typing at any of these sites below - use proper technique!
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PSA Project-Macbooks
- set up your PSA project in iMovie-make sure you are working in your movie!
- Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
Friday, April 4, 2008
4/4/08
Juniors
Aim- practice typing, and start PSA project
Daily Journal/Do Now
Classwork
Typing-windows PC's
PSA Research Assignment-windows PC's (due today)
- research (on the internet) 3 important facts about your PSA topic
- use these sites: nytimes.com; cnn.com; msnbc.com; usatoday.com; search for your topic and read related articles to find 3 facts about your topic
- each student needs to submit (print & put in basket) an MS Word document containing:
- three facts about your topic that you will use in your PSA
- list the source of each fact; you must use three different sources (they can't all be from one source)
- a list of 3 websites (and their exact addresses) that provide more information about your topic
- see assignment example here
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PSA Project-Macbooks
- gather 20 photos (appropriate) for your PSA topic
- begin music in Garageband (make sure you save song as PSA-student name)
- Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
Thursday, April 3, 2008
4/3/08
Juniors
Aim- practice typing, and start PSA project
Daily Journal/Do Now
- view this KIPP student PSA here
2) How did the student tell her message?
Classwork
Typing-windows PC's
Martin Luther King (MLK) Speech-windows PC's
- view the MLK speech here
- in your daily journal, answer these questions; use complete sentences
- when was the speech given?
- what was MLK's dream?
- do you share his dream?
- at the end of the speech, MLK says "free at last"; what does he mean?
- do you think you are free? explain.
PSA Research Assignment-windows PC's
- research (on the internet) 3 important facts about your PSA topic
- each student needs to submit (print & put in basket) an MS Word document containing:
- three quotes/research/facts about your topic that you will use in your PSA
- list the source of each quote; you must use three different sources (they can't all be from one source)
- a list of 3 websites (and their exact addresses) that provide more information about your topic
- see assignment example here
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PSA Project-Macbooks
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
4/2/08
Juniors
Aim- practice typing, begin journal, and start PSA project
Expectations
- read and understand the class blog every day
- leave room better than you found it - chairs pushed in, headphones wrapped up, logged off all machines
- it's a privilege to use computers, so use them responsibly
- show respect for speakers
- give me your best effort
- macbook sharing will continue as long as good work gets done
Daily Journal/Do Now
Answer these questions in your journal:
1) Describe the best thing you did on Spring Break.
2) Are you planning to go on the East Coast trip? Why or why not?
Classwork
Typing
PSA Project
Friday, March 21, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
3/20/08
Aim- practice typing, continue math games project
Daily Journal
- practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
Classwork
- Basketball Tournament link here
- Group password is: kipp
- cool math
- you may email as long as it is appropriate
Senior Class
Aim-sign up for march madness tournament; follow printing format for Google maps
Daily Journal-Windows PC's no journal; begin classwork below
Classwork
Google Maps Project-Windows PC's (due today)
Print only two of your google maps
- put name on printout and put in basket
- In Google Maps, create a custom map of your favorite restaurants in Denver
- note: do not print any of your Google maps
- 2nd map: once you complete the first google map, create a 2nd map listing your five favorite high schools in Colorado
- 3rd map: create a new map titled: West Coast Trip
- add these locations to your map: Univ. of Southern California; Alcatraz in San Francisco; Yosemite National Park; Golden Gate Bridge; Glacier Point – Sentinel Dome; Fisherman's Wharf, California; UCLA; Disneyland; Santa Monica Pier
NCAA Basketball Tournament link here
- Group password is: kipp
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
3/19/08
Sophomores
Aim- practice typing, continue Google maps project.
Daily Journal
- practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
Classwork
- make sure you have all of your daily journals for tomorrow
- Basketball Tournament link here
- Group password is: kipp
- cool math
Senior Class
Aim-sign up for march madness tournament; get Google maps graded
Daily Journal-Windows PC's no journal; begin classwork below
Classwork
Google Maps Project-Windows PC's (due today)
- In Google Maps, create a custom map of your favorite restaurants in Denver
- note: do not print any of your Google maps
- 2nd map: once you complete the first google map, create a 2nd map listing your five favorite high schools in Colorado
- 3rd map: create a new map titled: West Coast Trip
- add these locations to your map: Univ. of Southern California; Alcatraz in San Francisco; Yosemite National Park; Golden Gate Bridge; Glacier Point – Sentinel Dome; Fisherman's Wharf, California; UCLA; Disneyland; Santa Monica Pier
NCAA Basketball Tournament link here
- Group password is: kipp
PSA Project-Macbooks
- today: iMovie political ad (due Thursday)
- work on iMovie project for your political ad
- see sample political ad here
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
3/18/08
Sophomores
Aim- practice typing, continue Google maps project.
Daily Journal
- aim for less than 10 errors
When done, write in your daily journal how many errors you had in each lesson - use complete sentences. Repeat the above typing lessons.
Classwork
- Follow Mr. Dino's instructions for printing daily journals
- Basketball Tournament link here
- Group password is: kipp
- In Google Maps, create a custom map of your 10 favorite restaurants in Denver
- think of fast food (McDonalds, Taco Bell, etc.)
- you need a google account
- note: do not print any of your Google maps
Senior Class
Aim-complete assignment on PSA peer review; sign up for march madness tournament; get Google maps graded
Daily Journal-Windows PC's no journal; begin classwork below; current grades are posted
Classwork
PSA Peer Review Assignment-Windows PC's (due today)
- view the class PSA's here
- pick 10 of the class PSA's (there are 24 to pick from)
- use Microsoft word and write the following about each of the 10 PSA's:
- what is the message/point of the PSA?
- how was the message/point told?
- example: Juan's PSA was about the dangers of smoking. He used pictures of bad lungs and quotes from doctors to tell the message.
- print and put in basket
Google Maps Project-Windows PC's (due Wed.)
- In Google Maps, create a custom map of your favorite restaurants in Denver
- note: do not print any of your Google maps
- 2nd map: once you complete the first google map, create a 2nd map listing your five favorite high schools in Colorado
- 3rd map: create a new map titled: West Coast Trip
- add these locations to your map: Univ. of Southern California; Alcatraz in San Francisco; Yosemite National Park; Golden Gate Bridge; Glacier Point – Sentinel Dome; Fisherman's Wharf, California; UCLA; Disneyland; Santa Monica Pier
NCAA Basketball Tournament link here
- Group password is: kipp
PSA Project-Macbooks
- today: iMovie political ad (due Thursday)
- work on iMovie project for your political ad
- see sample political ad here
Monday, March 17, 2008
3/17/08
Sophomores
Aim- practice typing, continue Google maps project.
Daily Journal
- aim for less than 10 errors
When done, write in your daily journal how many errors you had in each lesson - use complete sentences. Repeat the above typing lessons.
Classwork
- Basketball Tournament link here
- Group password is: kipp
- In Google Maps, create a custom map of your 10 favorite restaurants in Denver
- think of fast food (McDonalds, Taco Bell, etc.)
- you need a google account
- note: do not print any of your Google maps
Senior Class
Aim-complete assignment on PSA peer review; sign up for march madness tournament; get Google maps graded
Daily Journal-Windows PC's no journal; begin classwork below; current grades are posted
Classwork
PSA Peer Review Assignment-Windows PC's (due today)
- view the class PSA's here
- pick 10 of the class PSA's (there are 24 to pick from)
- use Microsoft word and write the following about each of the 10 PSA's:
- what is the message/point of the PSA?
- how was the message/point told?
- example: Juan's PSA was about the dangers of smoking. He used pictures of bad lungs and quotes from doctors to tell the message.
- print and put in basket
Google Maps Project-Windows PC's (due Wed.)
- In Google Maps, create a custom map of your favorite restaurants in Denver
- note: do not print any of your Google maps
- 2nd map: once you complete the first google map, create a 2nd map listing your five favorite high schools in Colorado
- 3rd map: create a new map titled: West Coast Trip
- add these locations to your map: Univ. of Southern California; Alcatraz in San Francisco; Yosemite National Park; Golden Gate Bridge; Glacier Point – Sentinel Dome; Fisherman's Wharf, California; UCLA; Disneyland; Santa Monica Pier
NCAA Basketball Tournament link here
- Group password is: kipp
PSA Project-Macbooks (no macbook use today)
Thursday, March 13, 2008
3/13/08
Sophomores
Aim- practice typing, continue Google maps project.
Daily Journal
- aim for less than 10 errors
When done, write in your daily journal how many errors you had in each lesson - use complete sentences. Repeat the above typing lessons.
Classwork
- In Google Maps, create a custom map of your 10 favorite restaurants in Denver
- think of fast food (McDonalds, Taco Bell, etc.)
- you need a google account
- note: do not print any of your Google maps
- Other sites you may visit:
- cool math
- practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
3/12/08
Aim-complete political ad in iMovie and get Google maps graded
Daily Journal-Windows PC's no journal; begin classwork below; current grades are posted
Classwork
PSA Peer Review Assignment-Windows PC's (due on Mon. or Tues.)
- view the class PSA's here
- pick 10 of the class PSA's (there are 24 to pick from)
- use Microsoft word and write the following about each of the 10 PSA's:
- what is the message/point of the PSA?
- how was the message/point told?
- example: Juan's PSA was about the dangers of smoking. He used pictures of bad lungs and quotes from doctors to tell the message.
- note: late PSA's will have 25% points deducted for each day late
- PSA's were graded according the PSA requirements here
Google Maps Project-Windows PC's (due next week)
- In Google Maps, create a custom map of your favorite restaurants in Denver
- see printed example posted on Whiteboard
- note: do not print any of your Google maps
- 2nd map: once you complete the first google map, create a 2nd map listing your five favorite high schools in Colorado
- 3rd map: create a new map titled: West Coast Trip
- add these locations to your map: Univ. of Southern California; Alcatraz in San Francisco; Yosemite National Park; Golden Gate Bridge; Glacier Point – Sentinel Dome; Fisherman's Wharf, California; UCLA; Disneyland; Santa Monica Pier
PSA Project-Macbooks (due next week)
- today: iMovie political ad (due next week)
- work on iMovie project for your political ad
- see sample political ad here
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
3/11/08
Sophomores
Aim- practice typing, start Google maps project.
Daily Journal
- aim for less than 10 errors
When done, write in your daily journal how many errors you had in each lesson - use complete sentences. Repeat the above typing lessons.
Classwork
- Mac sharing process
- view Ballgame.org
- click on experience game: watch and play the game
- In Google Maps, create a custom map of your 10 favorite restaurants in Denver
- think of fast food (McDonalds, Taco Bell, etc.)
- you need a google account
- note: do not print any of your Google maps
- Other sites you may visit:
- cool math
- practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!