11-07+to+11-11

= November 7 through November 11, 2011 =

= Objectives =
 * Learning Focus: Learning Focus 2.3 ** Presentation Students will gain strategies for developing effective presentation reports by making use of the elements of theme, design, order, and aesthetics.

The learner will:
**TA.6-8.10A ** Use productivity tools to create effective document files for defined audiences such as slide shows, posters, multimedia presentations, newsletters, brochures or reports. || ** TA.6-8.12D ** Evaluate the product for relevance to the assignment or task. || =Friday November 11, 2011=
 * **TA.6-8.5C ** Use on-line help and other documentation. ** TA.6-8.7D ** Demonstrate proficiency in the use of multimedia authoring programs by creating linear or non-linear projects incorporating text, audio, video, and graphics.. ||
 * **TA. 6-8 1E ** Use technology terminology appropriate to the task. **TA.6-8.7G ** Integrate two or more productivity tools into a document including, but not limited to, tables, charts and graphs, graphics from paint or draw programs, and mail merge.
 * ** TA.6-8.7J ** Use foundation and enrichment curricula in the creation of products. ||
 * **TA.6-8.8D ** Use technology in self-directed activities by sharing products for defined audiences. ||
 * ** TA.6-8.10D ** Demonstrate appropriate use of fonts, styles, and sizes, as well as effective use of graphics and page design to effectively communicate. ** TA.6-8.11A ** Publish information in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, printed copy, monitor display, internet documents, and video.

[[file:Microsoft Word - Seasonal Foods and Family Celebrations.pdf]]
= = =Monday November 7 and Tuesday November 8= =Wednesday and Thursday November 9th and 10th--Continue working and finish all slides for print.=

Wrap up.
Here is the assignment page from last week:
 * 1) Periodic table slides should be finished.
 * 2) Animal and Plant Cell Slides should be finished
 * 3) Scientist and Discovery slides should be finished.
 * 4) 8th graders may create an animal or plant cell diagram using the "draw" toolbar and MS PowerPoint for extra credit.

Continue working on and finish. Previous work. Here is the assignment if you missed it:

 * Visit [|www.webelements.com] and select an element from the periodic table.
 * Create a powerpoint slide illustrating the element you choose.
 * The slide should contain the following information:
 * Name
 * Abbreviation
 * Atomic Number
 * Color (if applicable)
 * Finish (if applicable)
 * Who discovered it (if applicable)
 * When it was found (if applicable)
 * Origin of the name
 * Illustration of the element
 * Images of how it's used
 * A short paragraph describing it.
 * **Note, the short paragraph is VERY important. In it you describe the element, talk about where it's found, what it does, and whether it is hazardous or toxic. Your work should be in complete sentences and should make sense. It should be grammatically correct.**

8th graders and advanced classes:

 * After you have completed one or two slides on an element from the periodic table, you should save it and create a new slide show.
 * The new slideshow should be based on a scientist that you've already discussed in Science class. This includes but is not limited to: Niels Bohr, Sir Issac Newton, J.J. Thompson, or John Dalton. Create a multi slide show that explains who they were, what they did and gives a brief history of their accomplishments.
 * OR You may create a slideshow that gives a timeline of the development of the modern model of the atom.

7th Graders

 * 7th Graders-- you should move on and create a slide that illustrates and identifies the parts of a plant cell and animal cell. We can search for a good site to help with that. You should also plan on using "draw" features to create that image.

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