Thursday, December 08, 2011

Thursday 12/08/11

Introduction to Computers
Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
Update Your Online Journal.
Objective:
Students will become familiar with MS Word

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warm-up -
Work on typing skills -
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - 
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
Use MS Word 2004
2. Start lesson 13 and 14 Due Monday
3. Journals/Blog Due Next week -  Tuesday 12/13
Extra credit: -Id

Closure
Review today’s work

Homework
Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)
Finish your reflection




Journal #26
Inventor Eli Whitney was born on this day in 1765.  Whitney is well-known for his invention of the cotton gin.  This machine made the harvesting of cotton much easier for the early farmers.  What is an invention you could create that would help someone complete a job around your house?  Be sure to explain your invention, what it does, and why it will help.  
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs.)
Use the word innovation
, in your paragraph.