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Introduction	Word Art-2	Internet Research and Note-taking	PowerPoint
Capturing Internet pictures	Web Page Lessons	Microsoft Excel Intro	Computer Reading/Science Strategies

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Technology 1

First lesson

VOCABULARY

Desktop

Menubar

Folders

Files or documents

Icons

Views

Cursor

Buttons

Apple menu

Favorites file

G3 different--student folder or jigsaw

Save only to

Your computer folder (lime02, sb02, etc.)

File ----new folder ---name

Open folder (double click)

Create new folders for each student later when we have teams created.

Right now make a folder called PRACTICE

Never go:

Into the hard drive or system folders. Do not change settings or desk tops.

Sign computer rules for more things to do and not to do.

lesson 2: Word Art

Technology/Writing Workshop

Software: Microsoft Word

Topic: design: word art/insert/placement

Open Microsoft Word from menu bar--either under the Jigsaw puzzle or under apple----->favorites.

go to VIEW---> toolbars and make sure that these toolbars are checked: standard, format, drawing, picture/

Choose blank document.

File------>Save as: {color of computer--either: lm, sb, gp, bb, or g3}gradeeight82801

Then a dot (period) .doc

Example for lime computer: lmgradeeight82801.doc

That name means:

lime computer (lm) assignment topic (gradeeight) date (August 28, 2001--82801

. doc means Ms word document

Before saving, make sure you are saving to the student folder, such as "lime01"

save..

Menu ----> View ------>toolbar ----- drawing.

Tool bar will appear.

Click the blue slanted "A"

Play around and choose your favorite. Type GRADE EIGHT

Then, menu---->insert--->picture---->from clip art and insert a picture that tells about grade eight.

Insert any word art and pictures to DESIGN a sign that tells about our class.

Design means to plan it so it includes all the required elements and is displayed in a pleasing way to communicate meaning to others.

Design patterns that graphic artists and advertisers use:

Check for spelling and appearance issues. It should be easy to read with correct spelling.

Next assignments:

1. A quiz.

    

2. Design a math cover sheet to insert in your notebook. It must colorfully include: your name, Grade 8, Fall Quarter 2001, at least two symbols about math--reflecting what you like and don't like about math, at least two symbols showing how you use math. Your design should be explain (convey) how you use and feel about math in a pleasing and colorful way.

You must include

colorful

displayed well to make sense

uses design techniques

including all information:

your name

Grade 8,

Fall Quarter 2001,

at least two symbols (pictures) about math--reflecting what you like and don't like about math,

at least two symbols showing how you use math.

Save according to name and format for a word document

Check spelling and appearance.

Print out. (Go to chooser under the Apple and select the printer you are allowed to use: Grade 8 or Lab color)

Sample:

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 3--Gathering research from the Internet

Technology/Writing Workshop

Software: Explorer and MS Word

Topic: gathering research from the Internet

Vocabulary

Menu bar

Buttons

Back favorites

URL Universal Resource Locator === the address

Open word.

Type-------

Research Topic

URL:

In my own words this means:

Save as: {yourcomputercolor}{topic}{initials}{monthday}{extension} example: lmnespsre905.doc

Type URL EXACTLY and double check--

http://www.televar.com/~sedwards/wshwebintro.html

scroll to ghost towns

click Disautel

copy and paste the URL into your word document.

Type the title (Disautel logging camps.)

Copy and paste the info you want.

Then type what it means IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

Use your own words. Use different words. Rearrange sentences.

Assignment

Sample Assignment

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Software: PowerPoint

Topic: About Us

Open PowerPoint from menu bar--either under the Jigsaw puzzle or under apple----->favorites.

Choose blank presentation.

File------>Save as: {color of computer--either: lm, sb, gp, bb, or g3}about82801

Then a dot (period) .ppt

Example for lime computer: lmabout82801.ppt

That name means:

lime computer (lm) assignment topic (about) date (August 28, 2001--82801

. ppt means powerpoint.

Before saving, make sure you are saving to the student folder, such as "lime01"

save.

Type title: "About Us"

Type subtitle: your names.

Menu ----> Insert ------>new slide. A window will open.

Click OK.

Type one group member's name in the top box by clicking in the box and typing.

In the bottom box, enter:

--favorite sport to play

--favorite sport to watch

--favorite food

--favorite place to visit

--favorite subject

--favorite kind of book

Menu--->format----->background. Play around and choose the background.

Click on the second box to highlight it.

Menu---->slide show---->custom animation--->timing---->highlight one object then click on effects----->choose an object and an effect

Repeat for each object. Click timing---choose order---use arrow bars or move by highlighting.

REPEAT for each group member from Menu ----> Insert ------>new slide. A window will open.

Click OK.

Final slide: Menu ----> Insert ------>new slide. A window will open.

Click OK. Make sure View---->toolbars------->drawing is checked. Use "word art A" to say THE END--or some other appropriate quote. Then, menu---->insert--->picture---->from clip art and insert a picture.

Preview: Go to Menu ----à slide show ---à view show.

While viewing, check for spelling and appearance issues. It should be easy to read with correct spelling.

To save as a presentation go to file à save as and choose the item "powerpoint show" and change the .ppt to a .pps for powerpoint show. When someone opens it, it will open and show as a slide show, then quit.

Next assignments:

1. A quiz.

2. Your team must make a slide show on an appropriate topic on which you are interested. It can be about something you know about, or something you want to know about. Example: You all like riding dirt bikes, or riding horses--or want to.

You must include

A blank first slide

a title slide and final slide.

a slide for each person.

A blank end slide

Background

Picture

Animation

Save according to name and format for ppt--a presentation

Check spelling and appearance.

Save according to name and format for pps---a powerpoint show.

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Technology Workshop

Topic: capturing Internet pictures

Information:

Any picture used must be done with permission from the owner of the picture due to copyright restrictions. Because of this, the source of all pictures must be kept so written or email permission can be obtained through snail mail or email.

Unless the website states "all clip art is free", be aware that copyright does apply.

Starting:

1--Create a folder under your hard drive icon entitled "{computer name}images02", such as "sbimages02".

2--Open Microsoft Excel. Create a file with the blue headers shown below. Save it in your images folder named "{computer}picsources02.xls" as shown below.

3--Open Internet Explorer. Find a picture you like. On some sites you need to click on the picture to get the original jpet, gif, tiff, etc. (These are all file formats for graphics).

Capturing Pictures:

1--When you have a picture you can use (appropriate, able to obtain permission, free), hold the mouse key down while you drag the image to your images folder.

Maintaining sources in Excel:

1) 1-Open your picsources.xls file.

2) Open the images file.

3) Single click on image to highlight the name. Copy the name (apple-c) and paste it (apple v) under the picture name column in excel (see above).

4) Single click on image in image file again. Click apple-i for information. A box will appear with the source information. Copy and paste this information into the "source" column of your picsources file.

5) Describe WHAT the picture is about---some detail you know that it is running horses or a wolf's face and you can find it later.

NOTE: Continue recording your images in the Excel file each time you copy an image.

Assignment: Capture another picture; record the information in your Excel picture file.

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  Microsoft Excel Introduction Lesson

 

Go to Assignment One

When approved by teacher, go to Assignment "B"

Find evidence to support your position. Make your group poster represent your position, or create your own.

Write a persuasive paragraph to support your position.

(see five sentence paragraph directions at: http://www.asd.wednet.edu/EagleCreek/Barnard/wri/paragraph/index.htm You may link from under writing at grade 8 home page)

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