MS Tech: Magaizne Project

You are creating a magazine cover in Microsoft Publisher. This should be a fake travel magazine cover about your culture. Remember that culture is traditions, religions/beliefs, rituals, food etc. You will need to use the internet to research your culture.

Your magazine cover must have:

1. Title/Logo
2. At least 2 pictures (one must be a flag)
3. 2 Resources (ie: coal, horses, cotton)
4. Government Type
5. Music (ie: folk music)
6. Good design (ie: follow the design principals we talked about in class)

For #’s 3-5 you should at least have one written sentence identifying the resource, government or type of music. You can have pictures that accompany the text; however, a picture is not enough.

Example:

MS Tech: Computer Scavenger Hunt

Go to this link: http://www.kidsandcomputers.com/starter.htm

Read and Search through that website.

Answer these questions on a word document. Print it out and turn it into the sub.

1. Which three parts of the computer receive input?
2. Which three parts of the computer give output?
3. What does the computer hard disk do?
4. What does DOS stand for?
5. What kind of file has a name that ends with .gif?
6. In computer language, what does cd\ mean?

MS Tech: Pixar Story

Part 1:

http://youtu.be/ZgpKWdIGl-c

Part 2:

http://youtu.be/_Y7mPH4I2zc

MS TECH: DERBY ACTIVITY

MS TECH: Paint - House Design

You are going to draw a house using Paint.

1)The drawing is to be done in a landscape layout.
2) It must contain a house with a roof, chimney, door (with knob and window), and two windows with split panes. The picture must also have a tree, cloud, bush, and sun. You may add any other features if you choose.
3) The drawing is to be in black and white only (a coloring sheet).

Use your imagination and be creative!!!

Computer Apps: Computer Animation - Power Point Culminating Project

Google: Pixar

Discussion Pixar

Video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgpKWdIGl-c watch until about 3:48

Discussion: Technology & Creativity

Software –

Dreamworks: Maya http://usa.autodesk.com/maya/features/

Discussion Preproduction & Storyboarding:

http://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech/Storyboard%20Resource/

EXAMPLE PROJECT

Culminating PowerPoint Project:

You are going to use PowerPoint to create your own animated story book. You should try to create an animated story like they do at Pixar. You will need to create a storyboard on a separate sheet of paper. I really want to see how deep your knowledge of Power Point goes.  You should pull out all of the “bells and whistles” with this project. But you should not add an animation or effect “just because” – everything you do should have a purpose. The ultimate purpose is to tell and support your story. You will be sharing your story with the entire class.

Your  PowerPoint Should Include:

1.       At least 10 slides  (you can certainly use more)

2.       Every slide should have some animation

3.       You should use slide transitions where appropriate  

4.       You should use backgrounds that supports your story

5.       You should use clip art on every slide

6.       You should use shapes (callouts etc)

7.       At least two characters

8.       You will also need to turn in your story board/preproduction notes

MS TECH: Powerpoint Storybook

You will be creating a PowerPoint presentation about
internet safety and cyberbulling for 4^th/5^th grade students. I want you to design this as a story. Think of this project as a picture book with animation.

1.  You must have at least 5 slides

2.  The first slide will be your title slide

3.  You will need to explain cyberbullying.

4.  You will need to talk about the dangers of the internet (It is not private etc)

5.  You need to talk about the dangers of social networking (Facebook)

6.  You will need to tell them what to do if they are a victim of cyberbullying

7.  Your presentation must be age appropriate

8.   You should include animation

9.   You should include clipart

11. You will be showing your presentation to the entire class.

12. You will need to print off your presentation as a "Handout" to turn into me.

How will you be graded?

1.  Is your project complete? (5 slides, meets requirements)

2.  Creativity

3.  Accuracy of info on slides

4.  This will be a 100 point project. This is equivalent to a test grade so you need to do your best work.

-        I plan on this project taking at least a couple of class periods. Depending on how hard you are working we will increase or decrease the amount of class time working on the project.

MS Tech: Cyberbullying

Quiz:

http://www.channelone.com/news/cyberbullies/

Activity (Profile Panic):

http://www.nsteens.org/Games/StopThatPost

MS Tech: Review Questions.

Answer in word.

1.       What does CPU stand for?

2.       What are 2 examples of programming languages?

3.       Name two things you will need if you want to apply to a job as a graphic designer.

4.       What are computer input devices?

5.       What are computer output devices?

6.       What kind of program would you use to type a letter (not looking for a brand name)?

7.       What kind of program would you use to create a poster (not looking for a brand name)?

8.       Using bits and bytes in different combinations to represent a code is known as _______.

9.       Identify the Parts of the computer:

a.       I am the brain of the computer.

b.      I hold all of the other circuit boards.

c.       I handle all of the graphics that are displayed on the monitor.

d.      I have a good memory. I can read but can’t write

e.      I can read and write; but as soon as you turn off the computer, I forget everything .

f.        I get  electricity into the computer

g.       I wake up the computer and remind it what to do.

10.   Show me the basic structure of HTML code.

11.   How many…

a.       Bytes in a Kilobyte

b.      Kilobytes in a Megabyte

c.       Megabytes in a Gigabyte

d.      Megabytes can a DVD hold?

e.      How many Kilobytes can a CD hold?

12.   CD’s use _________ & _________  to store information on the disks surface.

13.   When talking about a hard drive what does RPM stand for?

14.   It is important to keep _______ away from computers because it can destroy information on the hard drive.

15.   Explain how a hard drive works.

16.   Am I an input or an output device?

a.       Monitor

b.      Keyboard

c.       Scanner

d.      Graphics Tablet

e.      Trackball

f.        Laser Printer

g.       Mouse

h.      Speakers

i.         Inkjet Printer

j.        Digital Camera

k.       Touchpad

17.   What should you do if you are being cyber bullied?

18.   What is the most important thing you learned from Steve Jobs speech at Stanford?

19.   Who founded Microsoft?

20.   People who write codes to create computer programs are known as computer _____________.

MS TECH: Marketing Project

You are to design a new product. It can be anything that they think would satisfy a consumer’s wants or desires. You should include a drawing of their product. You can use any computer program that you wish. You will also need to have at least one paragraph describing what their product is/what it can be used for. You will also need to come up with a slogan for their product. This should be written on the bottom of their drawing.

HTML Help

<html>
<head>
<title>Harrison Ford</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1 style="text-align:center;"> <i>Harrison Ford Biography</i></h1>
<hr/>
<center>
<img src= "http://www.celebritiesfans.com/pictures/harrison_ford.jpg" width="104" height="142">
<img src= "http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/2/29/Harrisonford.jpg" width="104" height="142">
<img src= "http://www.celebritiesfans.com/pictures/harrison_ford.jpg" width="104" height="142">
<img src= "http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/2/29/Harrisonford.jpg" width="104" height="142">
</center>
<p> <font face="arial" color="red">
 Here is a short bio about the life of Harrison Ford. Here is a short bio about the life of Harrison Ford.Here is a short bio about the life of Harrison Ford.Here is a short bio about the life of Harrison Ford.Here is a short bio about the life of Harrison Ford.Here is a short bio about the life of Harrison Ford.Here is a short bio about the life of Harrison Ford. </font> </P>
<h3> Important Events in Ford's Life </h3>
<hr/>
<ol> Event 1 </ol>
<ol> Event 2 </ol>
<ol> Event 3 </ol>
<ol> Event 4 </ol>

<h3> Films that have starred Harrison Ford: </h3>
<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000148/%22%3ELink to Fords Filmography</a>

</body>

</html>

MS Tech: Website Design Project

You are going to create a one page website about your favorite movie star or singer. You are going to create this website in Notepad using html. Your website should have the following:

1.       A small biography about your person (your own words – please!)

2.       A headline

3.       A website Title

4.       At least two pictures

5.       A list of important event in the life of this person. (use the <ol> </ol> tag)

6.       At least one link to another website (your stars IMDB page might be a good choice)

7.       Some Color

8.       A horizontal line

9.       Must include some HTML Styles: http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_styles.asp

You will be turning in your HTML file to me via e-mail. It is important to make sure that your website “works” (ie: open it up in Explorer to test). Remember that a small mistake in typing the code could mess up your entire webpage.

Need help with tags? Check out: http://www.w3schools.com/tags/default.asp

MS TECH: Web Design

1.Designing good websites 2. http://www.goodellgroup.com/tutorial/toc.html
3. VIDEO.
4. http://www.lissaexplains.com/index.shtml

MS Tech - Graphic Design Info

Look at these sites for more information about graphic designers:

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm

http://www.adigitaldreamer.com/articles/what-is-graphic-design.htm

http://careerplanning.about.com/od/exploringoccupations/p/graphic-designer.htm

MS TECH - Graphic Design Job Assignment

Use the internet to search for jobs graphic arts.  Try to find out as much as possible about these types of jobs. You should try and find out what kind of responsibilities a graphic artist has. You should also try and find out the general qualifications or skills that are necessary for this job.

After you have completed your search you are going to “apply” to a job. You are going to apply for a job as a graphic artist at WXYZ a TV station. To apply you must include three things:

1.       An application letter

a.       Should be in a business format

b.      Should be addressed to Andrew Tippett, General Manager WXYZ

c.       Should say that you are interested in applying for the job

d.      Should say in general terms why you are will suited for this job (experience, hard worker etc)

2.       A Resume

a.       You will use the “modern” Resume template in word

b.      You will fill it in with “Imaginary information” about yourself. Your internet search will help you know what kind of education, experience and skills you should have.

3.       And a portfolio of your work

a.       You will create two examples of your work. You can use any program: paint, PowerPoint, publisher etc.

b.      One should be a new and updated Logo for WXYZ.

c.       The second should be a “full screen” graphic.

Example of TV Logos:

Examples of Full Screen Graphics:



MS TECH - Steve Jobs Assignment

http://youtu.be/UF8uR6Z6KLc

Today’s Assignment

Respond to the video “Steve Jobs Commencement Speech at Stanford.” What is your initial reaction to his speech? What were his main points? Do you agree with what he said? Why or Why not? Do you think that it is relevant to your life? Why or Why not? 

You will have about 45 minutes to write your response.  Your response should be well written and most importantly should be well thought out.  There are not any right or wrong answers for this assignment; however, you will be graded on the quality of your writing and depth of your response.

Your response should be at least a half page.  It should be 12 point font, Times New Roman or Arial. 

MS TECH: Magazine Project

You are creating a magazine cover in Microsoft Publisher. This should be a fake travel magazine cover about your culture. Remember that culture is traditions, religions/beliefs, rituals etc. You will need to use the internet to research your culture.


Your magazine cover must have:


1. Title/Logo
2. At least 2 pictures (one must be a flag)
3. 2 Resources (ie: coal, horses, cotton)
4. Government Type
5. Music (ie: folk music)
6. Good design (ie: follow the design principals we talked about in class)


For #’s 3-5 you should at least have one written sentence identifying the resource, government or type of music. You can have pictures that accompany the text; however, a picture is not enough.

Example:

House Design Project

You are going to draw a house using Paint.

1)The drawing is to be done in a landscape layout.
2) It must contain a house with a roof, chimney, door (with knob and window), and two windows with split panes. The picture must also have a tree, cloud, bush, and sun. You may add any other features if you choose.
3) The drawing is to be in black and white only (a coloring sheet).

Use your imagination and be creative!!!

The Giver Cast & Crew List

Read-through: THIS Wednesday 6-7:30. Rehearsals will start immediately following the read through.

See me immediately (for script/info/rehearsal schedule) if you can't come to the read through! Everyone (including all tech crew members) needs to come to the read through. Unless, I missed something it appears that there aren't any conflicts at that time.

Father - Zack
Mother - Cornelia
Lily - Ashley
Jonas - Stephen
Asher - Natalie
Fiona - Claire
Chief Elder - Shannan
Giver - Carly
Rosemary - Caitlyn
Announcer/townsperson - David

Tech Crew

Stage Manager - Cassie
Lights - Chad
Sound - William
Costumes/Props/Run crew - Mikhalya, Sarah, Danielle, JP

**Some Tech Crew members MAY be asked to serve as non-speaking townspeople for the ceremony scene.

MS TECH Powerpoint Project

You will be creating a PowerPoint presentation about internet safety and cyberbulling for 4^th/5^th grade students.

1.  You must have at least 5 slides

2.  The first slide will be your title slide

3.  You will need at least one slide explaining cyberbullying.

4.  You will need to have a slide about the dangers of the internet (It is not private etc)

5.  You need to have at least one slide talking about the dangers of social networking (Facebook)

6.  You will need to have a slide telling them what to do if they are a victim of cyberbullying

7.  Your presentation must be age appropriate

8.   You should include some animation

9.   You should include clipart

10.You should have a consistent background

11. You will be giving your presentation to the entire class.

12. You need to print off your best slide to turn into me.

How will you be graded?

1.  Is your project complete? (5 slides, meets requirements)

2.  Creativity

3.  Accuracy of info on slides

4.  This will be a 100 point project. This is equivalent to a test grade so you need to do your best work.

-        I plan on this project taking at least a couple of class periods. Depending on how hard you are working we will increase or decrease the amount of class time working on the project.

MS Tech - Cyberbullying

Video Clips:

Basic Internet Safety:

http://www.nsteens.org/Videos/Mike-Tosis

Cyberbullying:

http://www.nsteens.org/Videos/Cyberbullying

Quiz:

http://www.channelone.com/news/cyberbullies/

Activity (Profile Panic):

http://www.nsteens.org/Games/StopThatPost