October+31+-+November+4

=October 31 through November 4.= =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. ||
 * **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.

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.

Monday and Tuesday 10/24 and 10/25

 * Period A-1 finish editing images and prepare to present
 * Period A-4--spend 30 minutes finishing your vocabulary Power Point and be prepared to share.
 * Next we well review features in MS Word and MS Power Point
 * Period A-4, using either MS Word or MS PowerPoint, create a graphic representation of a plant cell and an animal cell.
 * You may use "draw" features, auto shapes or search for editable graphics on the web.
 * You must be able to edit the graphic and add appropriate labels.
 * We will discuss this before you do it.


 * Advanced Classes-- 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
 * Finish
 * Who discovered it
 * When it was found
 * Origin of the name
 * Illustration of the element
 * Images of how it's used
 * A short paragraph describing it.