2/28/08

Sophomore Class

Aim- practice typing and continue presentations on solving America's problems

Daily Journal

practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!

• meteor typing
• spacebar invaders
• frogs off diet

Classwork

• Present assignment: Solve America's Problems
• Tasks for Mr. Bucy:
• Task:Typing Assignment:
  practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
  
• meteor typing
• spacebar invaders
• frogs off diet

Senior Class
Aim-complete PSA in iMovie and begin Google map expoloration

Notes: If you have an A, B, or C, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

Read the first few paragraphs of this article on immigration and crime (click here)
1) What does the article say about immigrants and crime?
2) What are your thoughts on the article? (are you surprised? glad? etc.)
note: journals will be due next week

Classwork

Google Maps Project-Windows PC's

• 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

• today: iMovie
  
• PSA's are due on Wednesday; when you finish and have met the project requirements, see Mr. Dino to turn in your movie
• PSA Project details here
• when you are done, begin the iMovie on your political ad
• see sample political ad here

2/27/08

Sophomore Class

Aim- practice typing and continue presentations on solving America's problems

Daily Journal

Practice typing correctly with Lesson #6 - click here.

• aim for less than 10 errors

Practice typing with Lesson #7 - click here.

When done, write in your daily journal how many errors you had in each lesson - use complete sentences.

Classwork

• Present assignment: Solve America's Problems
• Tasks for Mr. Bucy:
• Task:Typing Assignment:
  practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
  
• meteor typing
• spacebar invaders
• frogs off diet

Senior Class
Aim-complete PSA in iMovie and begin Google map expoloration

Notes: If you have an A, B, or C, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

Read the first few paragraphs of this article on immigration and crime (click here)
1) What does the article say about immigrants and crime?
2) What are your thoughts on the article? (are you surprised? glad? etc.)
note: journals will be due next week

Classwork

Google Maps Project-Windows PC's

• 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

• today: iMovie
  
• PSA's are due on Wednesday; when you finish and have met the project requirements, see Mr. Dino to turn in your movie
• PSA Project details here
• when you are done, begin the iMovie on your political ad
• see sample political ad here

2/26/08

Sophomore Class

Aim- practice typing and begin presentations on solving America's problems

Daily Journal

Practice typing correctly with Lesson #8 - click here.

• aim for less than 10 errors

Practice typing with Lesson #9 - click here.

When done, write in your daily journal how many errors you had in each lesson - use complete sentences.

Classwork

• Present assignment: Solve America's Problems
• Tasks for Mr. Bucy:
• Task: View the short video on immigration (click here)
• You are expected to do this task independently
  
• Answer in your daily journal these questions about the film:
• Describe where each person came from and why they came to the US
• Who do you know who has a similar situation/experience like the students in the video? describe using complete sentences.
• if you finish early, practice your typing from today's daily journal
  

Senior Class
Aim-complete PSA in iMovie and begin Google map expoloration

Notes: If you have an A, B, or C, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

Describe what you thought of yesterday morning's Team and Family meeting. How did you feel? What did you like about the meeting? How could it be better? Use complete sentences.

Note: current grades are posted-read what is expected of you today below

Classwork

Google Maps Project-Windows PC's

• In Google Maps, create a custom map of your favorite restaurants in Denver
  
• see printed example posted on Whiteboard
• you will need a Google account to save your map; see below to set up your Google account
  
• to sign up for an account with Google:
1. go to google.com
2. click sign in link (top right corner)
3. click on the "create an account now" link and follow instructions
4. once you have successfully created an account, go to Google Maps
• 2nd map: once you complete the first google map, create a 2nd map listing your five favorite high schools in Colorado
  

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here
• PSA's are due on Wednesday/Thursday; when you finish and have met the project requirements, see Mr. Dino to turn in your movie
• when you are done, begin the iMovie on your political ad
• use your Powerpoint political ad as a guide
  
• see sample political ad here

2/25/08

Sophomore Class

Aim- practice typing and begin presentations on solving America's problems

Daily Journal

Describe what you thought of this morning's Team and Family meeting. How did you feel? What did you like about the meeting? How could it be better? Use complete sentences.

note: Mr. Bucy will supervise class today; before leaving, shut down computers please.

Classwork

• Complete assignment: Solve America's Problems

• see project details here
• When finished (have you added animation to your powerpoint?), begin the assignment below:
• View the Brainpop movie on filmmaking (click here)
• After viewing the short movie, answer in your daily journal:
• What are credits?
• A movie is said to be the creation of who?
• Whose job is it to find interesting places to shoot scenes?
• What is a documentary?
• When finished, assign yourself by watching any of the free Brainpop movies.
• to view a free movie, the movie must have the word free on it
• for science movies, click here
• for social studies movies, click here
• for English movies, click here
• for Math movies, click here
• for Arts and Music movies, click here
• for Health movies, click here
• for Technology movies, click here
  

Senior Class
Aim-complete PSA in iMovie and begin Google map expoloration

Notes: If you have an A, B, or C, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

Describe what you thought of this morning's Team and Family meeting. How did you feel? What did you like about the meeting? How could it be better? Use complete sentences.

Note: current grades are posted-read what is expected of you today below

Classwork

Political Ad Project-Windows PC's

• In Google Maps, create a custom map of your favorite restaurants in Denver
  
• see printed example posted on Whiteboard
• you will need a Google account to save your map; see below to set up your Google account
  
• to sign up for an account with Google:
1. go to google.com
2. click sign in link (top right corner)
3. click on the "create an account now" link and follow instructions
4. once you have successfully created an account, go to Google Maps
• 2nd map: once you complete the first google map, create a 2nd map listing your five favorite high schools in Colorado
  

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here
• PSA's are due on Wednesday; when you finish and have met the project requirements, see Mr. Dino to turn in your movie
• when you are done, begin the iMovie on your political ad
• see sample political ad here
  

2/21/08

Sophomore Class

Aim- practice typing and begin new project on solving America's problems

Daily Journal

Practice typing correctly with Lesson #8 - click here.

• aim for less than 10 errors

Practice typing with Lesson #9 - click here.

When done, write in your daily journal how many errors you had in each lesson - use complete sentences.

Classwork

• Complete assignment: Solve America's Problems

• see project details here

• Email - you may email 4 classmates using your KIPP email
• note: use Firefox and to the KIPP school wesbsite
  

Senior Class
Aim-complete PSA in iMovie and begin Google map expoloration

Notes: If you have an A, B, or C, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

current grades are posted-read what is expected of you today below

Classwork

Political Ad Project-Windows PC's

• In Google Maps, create a custom map of your favorite restaurants in Denver
• see printed example posted on Whiteboard
• you will need a Google account to save your map; see below to set up your Google account
  
• to sign up for an account with Google:
1. go to google.com
2. click sign in link (top right corner)
3. click on the "create an account now" link and follow instructions
4. once you have successfully created an account, go to Google Maps

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here
• PSA's are due on Tuesday-when you finish and have met the project requirements, see Mr. Dino to turn in your movie
  

Typing Assignment:
When done, assign yourself with any of the following:practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!

• meteor typing
• spacebar invaders
• frogs off diet
• practice typing here at the dancemat typing site
• dino site

2/20/08

Sophomore Class

Aim- practice typing and begin new project on solving America's problems

Daily Journal

Practice typing correctly with Lesson #6 - click here.

• aim for less than 10 errors

Practice typing with Lesson # 7 - click here.

When done, write in your daily journal how many errors you had in each lesson - use complete sentences.

Classwork
Begin new assignment: Solve America's Problems

• see project details here
  

Senior Class
Aim-complete PSA in iMovie and begin Google website about you

Notes: If you are passing class, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

no journal-read what is expected of you today below

Classwork

Political Ad Project-Windows PC's

• if you did not print your Powerpoint presentation about your Political ad, print it today (if you already printed, then skip down to the assignment on Google account creation)
  
• print all slides on one page only! (Print handouts and 9 slides per page)
• make sure you preview before printing
  
• write heading on paper and put in basket
• see political ad project details here

• Assignment: sign up for an email account with gmail (even if you already have an email account):
1. go to gmail.com
2. click on the "create an account now" link and follow instructions
3. once you have successfully created an account, go to google page creator
4. begin creating your home page (see Mr. Dino's example here)
   

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here
• PSA's are due this week-when you finish and have met the project requirements, see Mr. Dino to turn in your movie
  

Typing Assignment:
When done, assign yourself with any of the following:practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!

• meteor typing
• spacebar invaders
• frogs off diet
• practice typing here at the dancemat typing site
• dino site

2/19/08

Sophomore Class

Aim- practice typing and begin new project on solving America's problems

Daily Journal

Practice typing correctly with Lesson #3 - click here.

• aim for less than 10 errors

Practice typing with Lesson # 4 - click here.

When done, write in your daily journal how many errors you had in each lesson - use complete sentences.

Classwork
Begin new assignment: Solve America's Problems

• see project details here
  

Senior Class
Aim-complete PSA in iMovie and begin Google website about you

Notes: If you are passing class, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

no journal-read what is expected of you today below

Classwork

Political Ad Project-Windows PC's

• if you did not print your Powerpoint presentation about your Political ad, print it today (if you already printed, then skip down to the assignment on Google account creation)
  
• print all slides on one page only! (Print handouts and 9 slides per page)
• make sure you preview before printing
  
• write heading on paper and put in basket
• see political ad project details here

• Assignment: sign up for an account with Google:
1. go to google.com
2. click sign in link (top right corner)
3. click on the "create an account now" link and follow instructions
4. once you have successfully created an account, go to google page creator
5. begin creating your home page (see Mr. Dino's example here)
   

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here
• PSA's are due this week-when you finish and have met the project requirements, see Mr. Dino to turn in your movie
  

Typing Assignment:
When done, assign yourself with any of the following:practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!

• meteor typing
• spacebar invaders
• frogs off diet
• practice typing here at the dancemat typing site
• dino site

2/14/08

Sophomore Class

Aim- practice typing and learn how to send an email

Daily Journal

Practice typing correctly with Lesson #3 - click here.

• aim for less than 10 erros

Practice typing with Lesson # 4 - click here.

Classwork
Email lesson - send at least 4 different emails to your classmates

• text must be appropriate!
  

Senior Class
Aim-iMovie tutorial

Notes: If you are passing class, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

No Journal today. Make sure you read Classwork section below to see what's due today.

Classwork

Political Ad Project-Windows PC's

• due today: print your Powerpoint presentation about your Political ad
• print all slides on one page only! (Print handouts and 9 slides per page)
• make sure you preview before printing
  
• write heading on paper and put in basket
• see political ad project details here
  

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here
• PSA's will be due next week
  

Typing Assignment:

• When done, assign yourself with any of the following:
  • practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
    
    • meteor typing
    • spacebar invaders
    • frogs off diet
    • practice typing here at the dancemat typing site
    • dino site
      

2/13/08

Sophomore Class

Aim-Print voter guide to the election; practice typing

Daily Journal

Read the first few paragraphs of the article on West Denver Prep here.
1) Why is the woman in the picture crying?
2) What is the goal of school?

Classwork
Print your voters guide to the election

• delete the Mitt Romney slide
• print all slides on one page only! (Print handouts and 6 slides per page)
• make sure you preview before printing
  
• write header on paper and put in basket
  

• click here for project details
  

When done, assign yourself with any of the following:

• practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
  
  • meteor typing
  • spacebar invaders
  • frogs off diet

Senior Class
Aim-iMovie tutorial

Notes: If you are passing class, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

No Journal today. Make sure you read Classwork section below to see what's due today.

Classwork

Political Ad Project-Windows PC's

• due today: print your Powerpoint presentation about your Political ad
• print all slides on one page only! (Print handouts and 9 slides per page)
• make sure you preview before printing
  
• write heading on paper and put in basket
• see political ad project details here
  

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here

Typing Assignment:

• When done, assign yourself with any of the following:
  • practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
    
    • meteor typing
    • spacebar invaders
    • frogs off diet
    • practice typing here at the dancemat typing site

2/12/08

Sophomore Class

Aim-Prepare voter guide to the election

Daily Journal

View the Brainpop on sleep here.
1) What happens to your muscles when you sleep?
2) When sleeping, what happens to your breathing?
3) How many hours of sleep do you get each night?

Classwork
Project: voters guide to the election

• click here for project details
  

Next Project: create a Google Map of your favorite restaurants

• click here for project details
  

When done, assign yourself with any of the following:

• practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
  
  • meteor typing
  • spacebar invaders
  • frogs off diet

Senior Class
Aim-iMovie tutorial

Notes: If you are passing class, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

View the weekly video by Mr. Dino (click here) - listen for instructions.

Classwork

Political Ad Project-Windows PC's

• see details here
  

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here

Typing Assignment:

• practice typing here at the dancemat typing site

2/11/08

Sophomore Class

Aim-Prepare voter guide to the election

Daily Journal

Describe your performance at school this semester. How are your grades? What can you improve on? What is preventing you from doing your best?

Classwork
Next Project: voters guide to the election

• click here for project details
  

When done, assign yourself with any of the following:

• practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
  
  • meteor typing
  • spacebar invaders
  • frogs off diet

Senior Class
Aim-iMovie tutorial

Notes: If you are passing class, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

View the weekly video by Mr. Dino (click here) - listen for instructions.

Classwork

Political Ad Project-Windows PC's

• see details here
  

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here

Typing Assignment:

• practice typing here at the dancemat typing site

2/8/08

Sophomore Math

Do Now: Vocabulary Entries

Please add the following words to your vocabulary journals. Be sure to include definitions, representations and insights (possibly the formulas we have been using to calculate area!)

POLYGON

AREA

PARALLELOGRAM

TRAPEZOIDS

Agenda: Do Now, midchapter quiz , p.534: 1-10all, classnote/small group practice

Homework: worksheet: perimeter v. area & area of polygon
Finish TS (front & back), get progress report signed

2/7/08

Sophomore Class

Aim-Prepare voter guide to the election

Daily Journal

View the Brainpop movie here.
1) What is a Presidential ticket?
2) What are the two main political parties in the US?
3) What type of government does the US have?

Classwork

Next Project: voters guide to the election

• click here for project details
  

Senior Class
Aim-iMovie tutorial

Notes: If you are passing class, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn (no more sharing)

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

Which person, living or dead, do you admire the most? Why?

Classwork

Political Ad Project-Windows PC's

• see details here
  

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here

Typing Assignment:

• practice typing here at the dancemat typing site

2/6/08

Sophomore Class

Aim-Typing practice

Daily Journal

Record your typing score from the typing test.

Classwork

Next Project: voters guide to the election

• click here for project details
  

Senior Class
Aim-iMovie tutorial

Notes: If you are passing class, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn (no more sharing)

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

Which person, living or dead, do you admire the most? Why?

Classwork

Political Ad Project-Windows PC's

• see details here
  

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here

Typing Assignment:

• practice typing here at the dancemat typing site

2/5/08

Sophomore Class

Aim-MS Powerpoint presentations

Daily Journal

View Super Bowl Ads

Classwork

• when done, assign yourself with any of the following:
• cool math
  
• test quest
  
• practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
  
  • meteor typing
  • spacebar invaders
  • frogs off diet

Senior Class
Aim-iMovie tutorial

Notes: If you are passing class, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn (no more sharing)

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

Super Bowl Ads

Classwork

Political Ad Project-Windows PC's

• see details here
  

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here

Typing Assignment:

• practice typing here at the dancemat typing site

2/4/08

Mr. Bucy

Electromagnet MS Word Template

Sophomore Class

Aim-MS Powerpoint presentations

Daily Journal

Did you watch the Super Bowl yesterday? Why or why not? Did your team win? Did you see any funny ads?

Classwork

• when done, assign yourself with any of the following:
• cool math
  
• test quest
  
• practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
  
  • meteor typing
  • spacebar invaders
  • frogs off diet

Senior Class
Aim-iMovie tutorial

Notes: If you are passing class, you may use a laptop today when it's your turn (no more sharing)

Daily Journal-Windows PC's

View the Barack Obama campaign video (click here; click on Yes We Can: A Supporter-Created Video )
1) What are the 3 words Mr. Obama keeps saying? (This is called a slogan.)
2) What do you think he means by this slogan?
3) What age group do you think this ad is directed at?

Classwork

Political Ad Project-Windows PC's

• see details here
  

PSA Project-Macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles/garageband with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here

Typing Assignment:

• practice typing here at the dancemat typing site

2/1/08

Sophomore Class

Aim-MS Powerpoint presentations

Daily Journal

no journal today

Classwork

• Next assignment: Powerpoint preview of Utah trip
• see project details here
• when done, assign yourself with any of the following:
• cool math
  
• test quest
  
• practice typing at either of these sites - use proper technique!
  
  • meteor typing
  • spacebar invaders
  • frogs off diet

Senior Class
Aim-PSA research & iMovie tutorial

Daily Journal

1) Name the four major candidates running for president of the US. (proper spelling counts)
Use the internet to help you find the answer.
2) If you could vote, who would you vote for and why?

Classwork

PSA Project

• if you received your graded PSA research document, work on your macbook PSA movie
  
• remember: no music/internet surfing; all students must be working on PSA, even if you are sharing macbooks

• today: iMovie lesson on titles with Mr. Dino
• PSA Project details here

Alternative Assignment:

• iMovie lessons
• Timeline
• Adding Photos
  
• practice typing here at the dancemat typing site