7/31/12

Introduction to Computers

Objective:

Students will become familiar with Word Processing

Technology Standards:

Standard 1 - Basic operations and concepts
a. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
1.a.2. Demonstrate proper care of computer hardware, software
1.b.1. Use basic commands to save, print, locate, and open Files/folders
Standard 3 - Technology productivity tools

3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks

Writing Standards for Literacy:
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.

School-Wide Learning Goals (SWLGs):

Become critical, logical and independent thinkers who are academically and technologically prepared for success in a constantly changing society.

Agenda:

Warm-up -

Work on typing skills -

Work writing Skills - Update Journal
Discuss/Review Homework.

Classwork -

1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. FINISH Typing Journals 1-5 using Textedit Due Wed
Open Textedit first then File/open
3. Turn in Nerds worksheet
4. Study Terms

Extra credit: ID

Closure –

Review today’s work

Homework

Bring Your ID 

Bring Something to write with/on

Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #16

You have to bring some food to a party. What's it going to be? Describe the party.  What would you wear?  Who would you bring with you?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs.)
Use the word Placid, in your paragraph.

7/30/12

Introduction to Computers

Objective:

Students will become familiar with the Evolution of Computers

Technology Standards:

Standard 1 - Basic operations and concepts
a. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
1.a.1. Identify and use appropriate technology vocabulary
1.a.2. Demonstrate proper care of computer hardware, software

Writing Standards for Literacy:
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.

School-Wide Learning Goals (SWLGs):

Become critical, logical and independent thinkers who are academically and technologically prepared for success in a constantly changing society.

Agenda:

Warm-up -

Work on typing skills -

Work writing Skills - Update Journal
Discuss/Review Homework.

Classwork -

1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. FINISH Typing Journals 1-5 using Textedit Due Wed
Open Textedit first then File/open
3. Finish Nerds Presentation
3. Complete All  Work Sheets
4. Study Terms

Extra credit: ID

Closure –

Review today’s work

Homework

Bring Your ID 

Bring Something to write with/on

Bring a good attitude :)
Finish Worksheets

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Journal #15

Mr. M is  disappointed on how he found our classroom.  It is sad that when the teacher is out people do not seem to behave and act appropriately.  The class is filthy, dirty, and unorganized. What do you think  should be a consequence for this behavior?   How could Ms. Kimaara have been different?  Do you think a male teacher would done a better or worse job?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs.)
Use the word appropriately, in your paragraph.

Thurs 7/26

Introduction to Computers

Objective:

Students will become familiar with the Evolution of Computers

Technology Standards:

Standard 1 - Basic operations and concepts
a. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
1.a.1. Identify and use appropriate technology vocabulary
1.a.2. Demonstrate proper care of computer hardware, software

Writing Standards for Literacy:
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.

School-Wide Learning Goals (SWLGs):

Become critical, logical and independent thinkers who are academically and technologically prepared for success in a constantly changing society.

Agenda:

Warm-up -

Work on typing skills -

Work writing Skills - Update Journal
Discuss/Review Homework.

Classwork -

1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Type Journals 1-5 using Textedit
Open Textedit first then File/open
3. Complete Both Sides of Intro Work Sheet
4. Study Terms

Extra credit:

Closure –

Review today’s work

Homework

Bring Your ID 

Bring Something to write with/on

Bring a good attitude :)
Finish Worksheets

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Journal #14

How did you meet your closest friend?  Is there a person who use to be your best friend?  What happened?  What makes a good friend?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs.)
Use the word advocate, in your paragraph.

INFORMATION PROCESSING CYCLE

Wed 7/25

Introduction to Computers

Objective:

Students will become familiar with the Evolution of Computers

Technology Standards:

Standard 1 - Basic operations and concepts
a. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
1.a.1. Identify and use appropriate technology vocabulary
1.a.2. Demonstrate proper care of computer hardware, software

Writing Standards for Literacy:
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.

School-Wide Learning Goals (SWLGs):

Become critical, logical and independent thinkers who are academically and technologically prepared for success in a constantly changing society.

Agenda:

Warm-up -

Work on typing skills -

Work writing Skills - Update Journal
Discuss/Review Homework.

Classwork -

1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Put Id on top computer for a Grade
3. Type Journals 1-5 using Textedit
Open Textedit first then File/open
4. Take notes on Computer Presentation
5. Study Terms

Extra credit:

Closure –

Review today’s work

Homework

Bring Your ID 

Bring Something to write with/on

Bring a good attitude :)
Finish Worksheets

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Journal #13

If you could pass on a piece of advice that meant a lot to you when you received it, what would it be? How did you use this advice?   Who would you give this advice too?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs.)
Use the word advocate, in your paragraph.

Tuesday 7/24

Introduction to Computers

Objective:

Students will become familiar with the Evolution of Computers

Technology Standards:

Standard 1 - Basic operations and concepts
a. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
1.a.1. Identify and use appropriate technology vocabulary
1.a.2. Demonstrate proper care of computer hardware, software

Writing Standards for Literacy:
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.

School-Wide Learning Goals (SWLGs):

Become critical, logical and independent thinkers who are academically and technologically prepared for success in a constantly changing society.

Agenda:

Warm-up -

Work on typing skills -

Work writing Skills - Update Journal
Discuss/Review Homework.

Classwork -

1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Finish worksheets (Turn in Brown)
3. Take notes on 'Nerd' Presentation
3. Study terms

Extra credit: -ID 

Closure –

Review today’s work

Homework

Bring Your ID 

Bring Something to write with/on

Bring a good attitude :)
Finish Worksheets

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Journal #12

Do you think boys or girls have it easier?  Why?  Give examples?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs.)
Use the word Hamper, in your paragraph.

Monday 7/23/12

Introduction to Computers

Objective:

Students will become familiar with the Evolution of Computers

Technology Standards:

Standard 1 - Basic operations and concepts
a. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
1.a.1. Identify and use appropriate technology vocabulary
1.a.2. Demonstrate proper care of computer hardware, software

Writing Standards for Literacy:
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.

School-Wide Learning Goals (SWLGs):

Become critical, logical and independent thinkers who are academically and technologically prepared for success in a constantly changing society.

Agenda:

Warm-up -

Work on typing skills -

Work writing Skills - Update Journal
Discuss/Review Homework.

Classwork -

1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Finish worksheets
3. Take notes on 'Nerd' Presentation
3. Study terms

Extra credit: -ID 

Closure –

Review today’s work

Homework

Bring Your ID 

Bring Something to write with/on

Bring a good attitude :)
Finish Worksheets

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Journal #11

What is one thing you like about yourself?  Why?  What is the one thing you would like to improve about yourself? Why? Are you ready to change that one thing about yourself that drives you nuts? How?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs.)
Use the word Abhor, in your paragraph.

7/20/12

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:

Discuss/Review Homework.

Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:

Students will become familiar with the Evolution of Computers

Technology Standards:

Standard 1 - Basic operations and concepts
a. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
1.a.1. Identify and use appropriate technology vocabulary
1.a.2. Demonstrate proper care of computer hardware, software

Writing Standards for Literacy:
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.

School-Wide Learning Goals (SWLGs):

Become critical, logical and independent thinkers who are academically and technologically prepared for success in a constantly changing society.

Agenda:

Warm-up -

Work on typing skills -

Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -

1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Finish worksheets
3. Take notes on 'Nerd' Presentation
3. Study terms

Extra credit: -ID 

Closure –

Review today’s work

Homework

Bring Your ID 

Bring Something to write with/on

Bring a good attitude :)
Finish Worksheets

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Journal #10

If you were the ruler of the world and you could have anything you wanted as well as have people do anything you wanted, do you think you would get greedy and mean or would you be a good and fair ruler?

(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs.)

Use the word monarch, in your paragraph.




Journal #9
July 19, 2012
If you could read only one persons mind who would it be and why?  What would you hear? How would you use that information?  What would they do if they found out?

Journal #8
July 18, 2012
If you could take a pill that would never make you feel sad no matter what happened, would you take it?  Why? What do you think are the possible side effects?

Journal #7
July 17, 2012
During the last two weeks we have been studying the history of computers, what has stood out in your mind?What did you already know about the development of computers?  What do you still want to know? Why?

Journal #6
July 16, 2012
Are you superstitious? Did anything occur this past weekend that was weird?   Did you do anything different on Friday the 13th? 
 
Journal #5
July 12, 2012
If you could change 3 things about school what would they be? Why? How would you change them? Do you think others would like the changes? Why?

Journal #4
July 10, 2012
Define computers. What are they? Give examples.  Based on the video what was the evolution of the computer.

Journal #3
July 9, 2012
Was your weekend better than your 4th of July?  Describe your weekend in detail.  What could have made it better?

Journal #2
July 6, 2012
Was your 1st week of school what you thought it would be? How could it have been better?  What do you think next week will be like?

Journal #1
July 5. 2012
Describe how you spent your 4th of July this year.  What was your favorite part?   What was your least favorite?  What could have made it better?
When was your all time favorite 4th of July? What made it special?
 

7/18/12

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:

Discuss/Review Homework.

Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:

Students will create a Spreadsheets document using MS Excel

Technology Standards:

Standard 1 - Basic operations and concepts
a. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
1.a.1. Identify and use appropriate technology vocabulary
1.a.2. Demonstrate proper care of computer hardware, software

Writing Standards for Literacy:
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.

School-Wide Learning Goals (SWLGs):

Become critical, logical and independent thinkers who are academically and technologically prepared for success in a constantly changing society.

Agenda:

Warm-up -

Work on typing skills -

Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -

1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Finish worksheets
3. Study terms

Extra credit: -ID 

Closure –

Review today’s work

Homework

Bring Your ID 

Bring Something to write with/on

Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #8

If drinking a magic potion would make you never feel sad, no matter what happened, would you drink it?  Why?  What do you think the possible side effects would be?

(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs.)


Journal #7
July 17, 2012
During the last two weeks we have been studying the history of computers, what has stood out in your mind?What did you already know about the development of computers?  What do you still want to know? Why?

Journal #6
July 16, 2012
Are you superstitious? Did anything occur this past weekend that was weird?   Did you do anything different on Friday the 13th? 
 
Journal #5
July 12, 2012
If you could change 3 things about school what would they be? Why? How would you change them? Do you think others would like the changes? Why?

Journal #4
July 10, 2012
Define computers. What are they? Give examples.  Based on the video what was the evolution of the computer.

Journal #3
July 9, 2012
Was your weekend better than your 4th of July?  Describe your weekend in detail.  What could have made it better?

Journal #2
July 6, 2012
Was your 1st week of school what you thought it would be? How could it have been better?  What do you think next week will be like?

Journal #1
July 5. 2012
Describe how you spent your 4th of July this year.  What was your favorite part?   What was your least favorite?  What could have made it better?
When was your all time favorite 4th of July? What made it special?