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Week of 3/8/10 Monday Tuesday

8:30-9:15 Grade 5B Room 110 Grade 5B Room 109

1. To assess keyboarding efficiency. 2. GCA 3. M-GP 4. Students will compete in keyboarding races

at http://typeracer.com. When not competing, students will continue to work on Pirate Lingo storybook.

5. None.

1. To create multimedia presentation from essay. 2. GCA 3. M-GP 4. Students will add text and images to Pirate Lingo story

(M. Ferrara), at http://tikatok.com. Finished stories will be narrated and recorded using Smart Recorder.

5. None. 9:18-10:03 Grade 6A Room 111 Grade 6B Room 111


at http://typeracer.com. In addition, when not competing, students will continue to work on Stock Market Game research and/or Mythology projects.

5. None.

1. To navigate and edit class wiki. 2. GCA 3. M-GP 4. Students will be given logon information for classroom

wiki. Students will explore “Map of the Market” at http://smartmoney.com and add information and suggestions to team wiki page. Students will also be directed to use Side Bar navigation to reach Greek Mythology activities.

5. None. 10:06-10:51 Grade 4A Room 107 Grade 7B


at http://typeracer.com. In addition, when not competing, students will continue to work on country PowerPoint presentations and/or country animation.

5. None.

1. To add Smart Builds to Keynote Presentation 2. GCA 3. DI-C 4. Students will add saved images to iPhoto (drag & drop

to Dock icon) so they are accessible through Keynote media palette. Students will begin creating Smart Builds in Keynote to display images. Students add rubric suggestions via http://wallwisher.com.




5. None.

1. To create custom animation. 2. GCA 3. M-IP-C 4. Students will use http://xtranormal.com to create

animated films about their Olympic country. Students will include at least 5 interesting facts obtained from http://wolframalpha.com or search engine.

5. None. 12:35-1:20 Grade 8 Room 206

Websites used this week: http://wolfram.com http://edu20.org http://xtranormal.com http://tikatok.com http://sumopaint.com http://smartmoney.com http://6thgradecomputerproject.pbworks.com various search engines

1. To introduce image editing/layering techniques. 2. GCA 3. M-GP 4. Students will use http://sumopaint.com and Comic Life

program to superimpose a picture of themselves into a scenic photo from their Olympic country. Finished photos can be added to interactive map at http://scribblemaps.com.

5. None.

1:20-1:53 See calendar @ Google.com for afternoon lab use this week.

Wednesday Thursday

Grade 5A Room 109 Grade 5A Room 110 1. To create multimedia presentation from essay. 2. GCA 3. M-GP 4. Students will add text and images to Pirate Lingo story (M. Ferrara), at http://tikatok.com. Finished stories will be

narrated and recorded using Smart Recorder. 5. None. Grade 6A Room 112 Grade 6B Room 112 1. To navigate and edit class wiki. 2. GCA 3. M-GP 4. Students will be given logon information for classroom wiki. Students will explore “Map of the Market” at

http://smartmoney.com and add information and suggestions to team wiki page. Students will also be directed to use Side Bar navigation to reach Greek Mythology activities.

5. None. Grade 7A Grade 7C 1. To add Smart Builds to Keynote Presentation 2. GCA 3. DI-C 4. Students will add saved images to iPhoto (drag & drop to Dock icon) so they are accessible through Keynote media

palette. Students will begin creating Smart Builds in Keynote to display images. Students add rubric suggestions via http://wallwisher.com.

5. None. Grade 8 Room 206 Grade 8 Room 203 1. To introduce image editing/layering techniques. 2. GCA 3. M-GP 4. Students will use http://sumopaint.com and Comic Life program to superimpose a picture of themselves into a scenic

photo from their Olympic country. Finished photos can be added to interactive map at http://scribblemaps.com. 5. None. Grade 8 Room 203

1. To introduce image editing/layering techniques. 2. GCA 3. M-GP 4. Students will use http://sumopaint.com and Comic Life

program to superimpose a picture of themselves into a scenic photo from their Olympic country. Finished photos can be added to interactive map at http://scribblemaps.com.

5. None. Grade 4B Room 107

Standards: 1b—create original works as personal expression 1c—use models and simulations to explore complex systems 2b—communication information using a variety of media 2d—contribute to project teams to solve problems 3b—locate information from a variety of sources. 5a—practice safe, responsible use of technology 6b—use applications effectively & productively 6d—transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies Notes: Students in all grades will practice keyboarding at websites listed in Nettrekker folder, including Free Typing Games. **Thursday afternoon dismissal duty.

1. To create custom animation. 2. GCA 3. M-IP-C 4. Students will use http://xtranormal.com to create


5. None.



1. To use Smart Recorder to create a Quicktime movie. 2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will complete Pirate Lingo story (M. Ferrara), at http://tikatok.com. Students will use Smart

Recorder to select their book, narrate, and save as a Quicktime movie. Finished movies to be embedded in 5th grade wiki page.


1. To insert footnotes in Word essay. 2. T/Q/W 3. M-IP 4. Students will type essays (per G. Mikulecky), and use the Insert menu to include footnotes for web or

article references. 5. None.

10:06-10:51 Grade 4A Room 107 Grade 7B

1. To assess keyboarding efficiency. 2. P 3. M-GP 4. Students will compete in keyboarding races


5. None.

1. To customize animation of elements in Keynote presentation.

2. GCA/P 3. IP 4. Students will continue working on Olympic Keynote

presentations, using the Action->Move animation features to customize at least one element of the presentation.


1. To assess keyboarding efficiency. 2. P 3. M-GP 4. Students will compete in keyboarding races at http://typeracer.com. In addition, when not competing,

students will continue to work on country PowerPoint presentations and/or country animation. None.

12:35-1:20 Grade 8 Room 206

Websites used this week: http://wolfram.com http://edu20.org http://xtranormal.com http://tikatok.com http://sumopaint.com http://5thgradecomputerproject.pbworks.com http://6thgradecomputerproject.pbworks.com http://sgscomputers.pbworks.com various search engines

1. To complete interactive map and layered image projects.

2. GCA 3. IP 4. Students complete interactive maps at

http://scribblemaps.com, and layered images at http://sumopaint.com. Finished projects to be embedded in wiki page.

5. None.


Wednesday Thursday

Grade 5A Room 109 Grade 5A Room 110 1. To use Smart Recorder to create a Quicktime movie. 2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will complete Pirate Lingo story (M. Ferrara), at http://tikatok.com. Students will use Smart Recorder to select

their book, narrate, and save as a Quicktime movie. Finished movies to be embedded in 5th grade wiki page. 5. None. Grade 6A Room 112 Grade 6B Room 112 1. To insert footnotes in Word essay. 2. T/Q/W 3. M-IP 4. Students will type essays (per G. Mikulecky), and use the Insert menu to include footnotes for web or article references. 5. None. Grade 7A Grade 7C 1. To customize animation of elements in Keynote presentation. 2. GCA/P 3. IP 4. Students will continue working on Olympic Keynote presentations, using the Action->Move animation features to

customize at least one element of the presentation. 5. None. Grade 8 Room 206 Grade 8 Room 203 1. To complete interactive map and layered image projects. 2. GCA 3. M-GP 4. Students complete interactive maps at http://scribblemaps.com, and layered images at http://sumopaint.com. Finished

projects to be embedded in wiki page. 5. None. Grade 8 Room 203

1. To complete interactive map and layered image projects. 2. GCA 3. IP 4. Students complete interactive maps at

http://scribblemaps.com, and layered images at http://sumopaint.com. Finished projects to be embedded in wiki page.


Standards: 1b—create original works as personal expression 1c—use models and simulations to explore complex systems 2a—interact and publish with peers using digital environments 2b—communication information using a variety of media 2d—contribute to project teams to solve problems 3b—locate information from a variety of sources. 4a—identify authentic problems for investigation. 4b—plan and manage activities to complete a project 5a—practice safe, responsible use of technology 6b—use applications effectively & productively 6d—transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies Notes: Students in all grades will practice keyboarding at websites listed in Nettrekker folder, including Free Typing Games. **Thursday afternoon dismissal duty.

1. To create custom animation. 2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will use http://xtranormal.com to create


5. None.






1. To insert footnotes in Word essay. 2. T/Q/W 3. M-IP 4. Students will type essays (per G. Mikulecky), and use

the Insert menu to include footnotes for web or article references.

5. Lure of the Labyrinth log in. 10:06-10:51 Grade 4A Room 107 Grade 7B

1. To create custom animation. 2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will use http://xtranormal.com to

create animated films about their Olympic country. Students will include at least 5 interesting facts obtained from http://wolframalpha.com or search engine.

5. None.

1. To export finished Keynote files. 2. GCA/T/Q 3. DI/M 4. Students will choose to export finished Keynote

presentations as .mp4 files to Desktop (for submission), to iDVD (for additional effects) or to GarageBand (for narration, soundtrack and/or sound effects).


1. To create custom animation. 2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will use http://xtranormal.com to

create animated films about their Olympic country. Students will include at least 5 interesting facts obtained from http://wolframalpha.com or search engine.

5. None.

1. To introduce basic tools of Inspiration software. 2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will insert text and images into Inspiration

document, modifying fonts and colors, to create a timeline of events in the life of a famous American (J. Szwaya).

5. None. 12:35-1:20 Grade 8 Room 206

Websites used this week: http://wolframalpha.com http://edu20.org http://xtranormal.com http://tikatok.com http://sumopaint.com http://5thgradecomputerproject.pbworks.com http://6thgradecomputerproject.pbworks.com http://sgscomputers.pbworks.com various search engines

1. To add soundtrack to Laws of Motion Keynote. 2. GCA/T/Q 3. DI/M 4. Students will export Laws of Motion Keynote to

Garage Band, add tracks for narration and/or soundtrack and use Master Track to adjust sound levels. Finished movies will be sent to iDVD.

5. Complete interactive map and sumopaint image.


Wednesday Thursday

Grade 5A Room 109 Grade 5A Room 110 1. To use Smart Recorder to create a Quicktime movie. 2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will complete Pirate Lingo story (M. Ferrara), at http://tikatok.com. Students will use Smart Recorder to select

their book, narrate, and save as a Quicktime movie. Finished movies to be embedded in 5th grade wiki page. 5. None. Grade 6A Room 112 Grade 6B Room 112 1. To insert footnotes in Word essay. 2. T/Q/W 3. M-IP 4. Students will type essays (per G. Mikulecky), and use the Insert menu to include footnotes for web or article references. 5. Lure of the Labyrinth log in. Grade 7A Grade 7C 1. To export finished Keynote files. 2. GCA/T/Q 3. DI/M 4. Students will choose to export finished Keynote presentations as .mp4 files to Desktop (for submission), to iDVD (for

additional effects) or to GarageBand (for narration, soundtrack and/or sound effects). 5. None. Grade 8 Room 206 Grade 8 Room 203 1. To add soundtrack to Laws of Motion Keynote. 2. GCA/T/Q 3. DI/M 4. Students will export Laws of Motion Keynote to Garage Band, add tracks for narration and/or soundtrack and use

Master Track to adjust sound levels. Finished movies will be sent to iDVD. 5. Complete interactive map and sumopaint image. Grade 8 Room 203

1. To add soundtrack to Laws of Motion Keynote. 2. GCA/T/Q 3. DI/M 4. Students will export Laws of Motion Keynote to Garage

Band, add tracks for narration and/or soundtrack and use Master Track to adjust sound levels. Finished movies will be sent to iDVD.

5. Complete interactive map and sumopaint image. Grade 4B Room 107


1. To create custom animation. 2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will use http://xtranormal.com to create


5. None.

Week of 3/29/10

Monday Tuesday 8:30-9:15 Grade 5B Room 110 Grade 5B Room 109




1. To navigate Pre-Algebra interactive game. 2. T/Q/W 3. M-IP 4. Students will log in to

http://labyrinth.thinkport.org and complete a practice math puzzle before beginning the game. Optional: Lure of the Labyrinth

1. To navigate Pre-Algebra interactive game. 2. T/Q/W 3. M-IP 4. Students will log in to http://labyrinth.thinkport.org and

complete a practice math puzzle before beginning the game.

5. Optional: Lure of the Labyrinth 10:06-10:51 Grade 4A Room 107 Grade 7B

1. To introduce basic tools of Inspiration software.

2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will insert text and images into

Inspiration document, modifying fonts and colors, to create a timeline of events in the life of a famous American (J. Szwaya).

5. None.

1. To complete any unfinished projects. 2. GCA/T/Q 3. DI/M 4. Students will work to complete Keynote presentation,

and any unfinished assignments from the Olympic Virtual Road Trip project.


1. To introduce basic tools of Inspiration software.

2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will insert text and images into

Inspiration document, modifying fonts and colors, to create a timeline of events in the life of a famous American (J. Szwaya).

5. None.

1. To import images into Inspiration timeline. 2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will insert text and images into Inspiration


5. None. 12:35-1:20 Grade 8 Room 206

Websites used this week: http://edu20.org http://xtranormal.com http://tikatok.com http://sumopaint.com http://5thgradecomputerproject.pbworks.com http://6thgradecomputerproject.pbworks.com http://sgscomputers.pbworks.com various search engines

1. To complete any unfinished projects. 2. GCA/T/Q 3. DI/M 4. Students will work to complete interactive map (embed

into wiki), self-portrait (print from Sumo Paint) and/or Keynote/Garage Band project.

5. None.


Wednesday Thursday Grade 5A Room 109 Grade 5A Room 110 1. To use Smart Recorder to create a Quicktime movie. 2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will complete Pirate Lingo story (M. Ferrara), at http://tikatok.com. Students will use Smart Recorder to select

their book, narrate, and save as a Quicktime movie. Finished movies to be embedded in 5th grade wiki page. 5. None. Grade 6A Room 112 Grade 6B Room 112 1. To navigate Pre-Algebra interactive game. 2. T/Q/W 3. M-IP 4. Students will log in to http://labyrinth.thinkport.org and complete a practice math puzzle before beginning the game. 5. Optional: Lure of the Labyrinth Grade 7A Grade 7C 1. To complete any unfinished projects. 2. GCA/T/Q 3. DI/M 4. Students will work to complete Keynote presentation, and any unfinished assignments from the Olympic Virtual Road

Trip project. 5. None. Grade 8 Room 206 Grade 8 Room 203 1. To complete any unfinished projects. 2. GCA/T/Q 3. DI/M 4. Students will work to complete interactive map (embed into wiki), self-portrait (print from Sumo Paint) and/or

Keynote/Garage Band project. 5. None. Grade 8 Room 203

1. To complete any unfinished projects. 2. GCA/T/Q 3. DI/M 4. Students will work to complete interactive map (embed

into wiki), self-portrait (print from Sumo Paint) and/or Keynote/Garage Band project.



1. To introduce basic tools of Inspiration software. 2. P 3. M-IP 4. Students will insert text and images into Inspiration


5. None.

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