4/4/08

Juniors

Aim- practice typing, and start PSA project

Daily Journal/Do Now

no journal today

Classwork

Typing-windows PC's

• Practice typing correctly with Lesson #5 - click here
• Practice typing with Lesson #6 - click here.

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:

1. three facts about your topic that you will use in your PSA
2. list the source of each fact; you must use three different sources (they can't all be from one source)
3. a list of 3 websites (and their exact addresses) that provide more information about your topic
4. see assignment example here

If you finish early, practice typing at any of these sites below - use proper technique!

• meteor typing
• spacebar invaders
• frogs off diet

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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)