Technology
Directions for Setting Up a Technology Folder
Keyboarding- Type To Learn
Why teach keyboarding? Because computing is a way of life today. Not only in school or in the workforce, but as a means for communicating with others, sharing ideas, & expressing thoughts. The keyboard is the primary means of interfacing with a computer. Keyboarding is therefore an essential, 21st Century skill that students must develop in order to use computers effectively & effeciently.
7th & 8th Grade Rubric for Typing Instruction
Search Engines & Subject Directories
Students will watch a short video on the proper methods of searching the internet in order to receive valid websites to use for research. Students will have a demonstration on the differences in search engines, & subject directories which entails using the internet to observe the many options that can be used to avoid receiving invalid sources and precise time.
Search Engine & Subject Directories PowerPoint
Computer Virus
This tutorial provides basic information about computer viruses. It explains what viruses are, types of viruses, and ways to catch a virus. Information about symptoms of a virus, what to do if you get a a virus, and safe computing practices are given.
Power Point Presentation
Sending An E-Mail
E-mail is by far the most popular service on the Internet. Sending messages is a snap. This tutorial shows the steps necessary to send an e-mail while giving you the correct terminology of e-mail etiquette.
Power Point Presentation
Parts of a Computer
Students will understand the main components of the computer through an interactive, visual, & hands -on lesson. In class, students will have the opportunity to look at the inside & install various parts of a computer.
PowerPoint Presentation:
Main Components of a Computer
CPU
Motherboard
Power Supply
RAM/ROM/Hard Drives
Input & Output Devices
Roller Coaster Project
Roller Coaster Concepts & Definitions
Roller Coaster Directions
Learning Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processing application that is used to create powerful professional documents. In this lesson, we will master the basic functions of Microsoft Word as well as understand through demonstration the advanced features of the software.
Tutorial on Microsoft Word 2002
Microsoft Word Assignments:
Activity 1: Top Ten List
Activity 2: Having a Heart
Activity 3: Alphabetize
Activity 4: All About Me
1st Paragraph
This Day in History
History Channel- This Day in History
2nd Paragraph
The meaning & origin of your first name
Ancestry- The history of your last name
3rd Paragraph
Animal Calculation
Animal to Human Years Calculator
Activity 5: Word Count Activity
Activity 6: Word Art
Activity 7: Copy & Paste
Word Chart for Activity
Activity 8: 5 Day Forecast
Activity 9: Inserting Pictures
Activity 10: Microsoft Worksheet
Learning PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is a full-featured desktop presentation program. A presentation can be a collection of slides relating to a specific topic, which may be shown while the topic is discussed or may be shown as a continuous show. From the presentation slides, handouts, speaker notes, or outlines can also be prepared. PowerPoint contains graphic tools and many kinds of pictures and graphs to be imported.
Tutorial PowerPoint
Learning Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing application from Microsoft. It is an entry-level application, differing from Microsoft Word in that the emphasis is placed on page layout and design rather than text composition and proofing. The program will allow the user to create a wide array of dynamic documents such as postcards, flyers, brochures, greeting cards, calendars or resumes.
Basketball Program
Students will construct a Program for the Girls & Boys Basketball Season using Microsoft Publisher. The program will entail both teams' rosters & include the sportmanship/ parent pledge.
Template for Basketball Program
GD Basketball 2011-12 Rosters
Tutorial for Microsoft Publisher
Building your Dream Home
Students will search for a picture of their dream house using various sources: the internet, magazines, or camera photographs. From that picture, students will draw an enlarged architectural design of their home. Afterwards, students will use Microsoft Paint to create a room layout of the first floor of their home. The students will furnish their house layout with images found from the internet (such as refrigerator, couch, plants, fish aquarium etc.). The students will resize the images to allocate for an accurate scale ratio. Lastly, Students will use foam board to construct a 3-D model of their dream house.
Building a House Directions
Tutorial on Microsoft Paint
Validating a Website Presentation
PowerPoint Presentation
Websites:
Dehydrated Water
MoonBeam Enterprises
Regents Exam Prep Center- Oswego School District
Evaluating Worksheet: Cyber guide
Simple Machines
PBS/ WMHT Educational Video- Simple Machines
Simple Machines Worksheets
Using Movie Maker for Animation
Students will experiment with their originality & creativity when designing their very own animation skit. First, students will think of an idea or plot to expand their story on. Afterwards, students will design a storyboard that illustrates frame by frame their animation skit.
Once completed, the students will now have to implement their storyboard. First, students will design a backdrop for their stage. Afterwards, students will use household items (figurines, matchbox cars) to play the role of their characters. After each storyboard box is designed, the students will take a picture of the frame. Remember that in order for your skit to look realistic, you must have each frame show the slightest form of movement. Furthermore, each skit should consist of at least twenty slides. After creating the story, students will use Movie Maker to put their still pictures into motion. Students will add at least one effect to their animation to attract attention to their production.
Worksheet- Storyboard
Animation Effects:
Sound Effects
More Sound Effects
Building a Bridge
Students will design and construct a popsicle stick bridge to hold the most weight as possible while using the least amount of materials.
Directions
Bridge PowerPoint
Creating a Website
Students will understand & experiment with Microsoft FrontPage. This application software will provide the features, flexibility, and functionality to help you build better Web sites. Students will take advantage of professional design, authoring, data, and publishing tools—everything they will need to create a dynamic, sophisticated Web presence.
Requirements for Web Page Project
Tutorial on Microsoft WebPage
Document on Using Microsoft Frontpage 2000 to Create a Web Page
FrontPage 2000 Tutorial, Florida Gulf Coast University
Background Images Websites:
Lori's Web Design
Icons:
Free Icons on the Web
Adding Effects to Your Website:
.AIFF file extensions are not accepted sound files in Microsoft FrontPage
Sound
FindSounds
PacDV Sound Effects
Animation
Animation Clipart
AmeriYanks Animated Clipart
Graduation PowerPoint
Students will construct a Now & Then presentation of the entire eighth grade class from their baby pictures to their current photograph. Students will have a title slide that includes a title & the group that constructed the presentation. Afterwards, the group will have two slides for each student; one slide will consist of a baby picture that fades into another slide of their eighth grade photo that includes the name of the student. The eighth grade picture will be the only slide that has their name, not the baby picture. One presentation will be chosen to be presented at the graduation.
PowerPoint Tutorials:
Bay City School Districts Microsoft Application Tutorial
PowerPoint Instructional Lessons
Educational Journals
Students will have the opportunity to play educational games that help with learning fundamental skills & challenging the mind in an innovative method. Students will write a journal entry that details their experience using computer based learning.
Educational Journal Template