8th+Grade+Lexington+and+Concord

= = = November 26 through November 30, 2012 = Daily Objectives--The learner will... === TA. 6-8 1C Demonstrate the ability to select and use software for a defined task according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency. === === TA. 6-8 4B Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies. === === TA.6-8.6A Determine and employ methods to evaluate the electronic information for accuracy and validity . === === 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.6-8.10A Use productivity tools to create effective document files for defined audiences such as slide shows, posters, multimedia presentations, newsletters, brochures or reports. === =Thursday November 29=
 * Finish your website today for grading.
 * See me for additional work if you have already finished and had work graded.
 * Avoid the dreaded "wall of text".
 * Your site should be concise, easy to read, informative and ORIGINAL!!!
 * IF you have cited work from someone else, you should link to their source site, at the bottom of your page.
 * Also, links throughout the text make the page more interesting and interactive.
 * Finally, when you're ready to have it graded, you must PUBLISH it. Your site name should be your first initial, last name and a digit. So if I were to create a site, I would call it lheyman1.
 * Do NOT name your site with your full name.
 * Do NOT name your site based on the topic because that will change as we do other assignments.

First
 * You should be finished gathering facts for a Lexington and Concord or Boston Website depending on what class you are in.
 * Think of this project as a poster project.
 * You are gathering information, facts, historical dates, and images about a specific place. The only thing that is different is the delivery method or medium.
 * Instead of printing, cutting and pasting your facts and images, you are creating a website.

Next Organize the information in a logical and sensible way. Finally > The grading rubric will apply for this assignment. .
 * You should have a main page and 2 to 3 sub pages.
 * The main page should have general information, photos, a banner, and generally be an introduction to the subject. Don't make the main page too "copy heavy" or web visitors may not know where to go.
 * Sub pages should be about things like: attractions, history, maps, important dates etc.
 * Sub pages should contain pictures related to the pages.
 * Consider using captions to help communicate the importance of pictures.
 * Pay attention to picture resolution, avoid using low resolution, grainy, blurry pictures that don't work well when enlarged.
 * At the end of class I will be reviewing and evaluating your work progress.
 * We will make editorial decisions about the content of your page.
 * You will be given time to make the necessary changes.
 * Next class your work will be due at the beginning of the class period.