Technology+2013+-+2014

The Game of Life
Jobs and Careers @http://kids.usa.gov/teens-home/jobs/index.shtml Occupational Outlook Handbook @http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ The College Board Career Browser @https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/majors-careers Salary Wizard @http://www.collegegrad.com/salaries/salaries.shtml

Develop a plan of study, so that you graduate in a timely manner. Students may use any of these internet resources:

www.careertech.org/career-clusters/glance/at-a-glance.html

www.onetonline.org/find/career

www.texascollegeandcareer.org

@http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/tools/college/college1.asp

Budgeting, check writing, and financial planning information for students @http://www.moneyinstructor.com/

Photo Essay
=[|50 Influential Photographs That Changed Our World]= Rule of Third Essays from 2103 Bikers Ideas for a Photo Essay http://improvephotography.com/30816/10-ideas-creative-photo-essays/

http://improvephotography.com/881/15-creative-photography-projects-to-get-you-shooting/

SUB FUN
Typing websites

@http://www.freetypinggame.net/play15.asp

@http://www.freetypinggame.net/play4.asp

[|Hour of Code]
= = =Scratch Programing =

PIRATE ADVENTURE
a. Click under the pirate b. Click on sail on c. Click on the books d. Begin your adventure e. Record your score on in your documents to share with me

Glogster Preview
Take a look at Glogster.

Digital Bytes
Using the Digital Bytes website, teens choose a topic, or "Byte," that resonates with their interests. They learn from the real-world experiences of others who've encountered digital dilemmas that raise questions such as: Teens then express their ideas for how they'd respond to these questions by creating multimedia projects, presentations, and videos that showcase their authentic voices and talents.
 * Why does cyberbullying happen, and how can you stand up for yourself and others?
 * When is it OK to copy something from the Internet?
 * How can the Internet help you launch a new project or bring a community together?
 * Why should you care if websites track what you do online?

Ada Lovelace
https://www.brainpop.com/technology/computerscience/adalovelace/

ITBS Review
Map Reading

@http://www.english-zone.com/reading/citymap01.html

Table Reading @http://english-zone.com/reading/president.html

@http://english-zone.com/members/reading/ani-groups.html

@http://english-zone.com/members/reading/states.html

Commas @http://www.english-zone.com/reading/spider.html

Run on Sentences

@http://english-zone.com/members/spelling/run-ons.html

When instructed to do so go to the site below.

[]

=Typing Club =

8th Grade Review All Subjects
Science Physics Review =Scratch Programing =

Share with others around the world


Working with Windows Live Movie Maker

Khan Hour of Code Lessons
DID YOU KNOW? media type="youtube" key="XrJjfDUzD7M" width="420" height="315"

Padlet Assignments
[|Six Degrees of Information] http://padlet.com/rosalee_taylor/8ytqz2npav20

Survivors Diaries http://padlet.com/rosalee_taylor/syhaqj60069p

Amy's Choice http://padlet.com/rosalee_taylor/smsy6xwel0e

Two Kinds of Stupid http://padlet.com/rosalee_taylor/aaw0ee0ct52n

You Can't take it Back

Gaming Attitude

[|Mike-Tosis]

Padlet assignment

[|Take the On-Line Safety Quiz]

Show your score to the teacher

After you have completed the above assignments you may go to the following site.

**[|NSTeens]**
Social Media

**Think Before You Post**
Facts and Information

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Write your reaction to these videos on the Padlet site.
Social Media Facts

CYBER BULLYING

What Is Cyber Bullying

The Cyber Bullying Virus

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Cyber Bullying What You Can Do. media type="youtube" key="dkG00Czb4ho" width="560" height="315"

Assignment
Amanda Todd media type="youtube" key="IyHX7wMJBY0" width="420" height="315"

Article about the Amanda Todd Bully

Savanna Roby media type="youtube" key="fmRo2cS2scU" width="560" height="315"

Compare and contrast these stories. Padlet
 * Use you IPad to create a video similar to Amanda Todd's or Savanna Roby's. In your wordless video you will pretend you are a counselor from your youth center. You will use the knowledge you have acquired to give advice and encouragement to either Amanda Todd or Savanna Roby. Your video must be at least 3 minutes long. Use facts and information from the websites, classroom discussions, assignments and notes.**

Create an avatar to express your feelings about the one of the videos above. Paste your Avatar link on the the Padlet page. Use websites below.

Voki

Padlet for your Avatar Download the document below and complete the assignment in publisher.



Ancient Civilization Project

Blank Sample Presentation

Video || Ancient Rome Video || Videos || Ancient Japan Samurai || Videos || Persians Video || Videos || Babylonians Video || Videos || Aztec Videos || Video || Ancient India Videos ||
 * Vikings
 * Ancient China
 * Assyrians
 * Mayans
 * Inca
 * Egyptians

**PIRATE FLECBOOK**



 * **10 Famous Pirates** || **8 Real Life Pirates** ||
 * **Female Pirates** || **List of 25 Fearsome Pirates** ||
 * List of Famous Pirates || Famous Pirates ||

Glogster

 * Why we use Glogster || [[file:Student-how-to-use-Glogster.pdf]] ||

Give who, what, where, when, and why information.


Holiday Fun Video Information

History of Christmas

History of Hankkah

History of Kwanzaa

Padlet Responses


 * free clip art || free pictures ||
 * free audio || free video clips ||