Computer Science Week 2/28 - 3/4/22

 Good day all,

This will be the last week of trimester 2.  All work must be turned in by Friday.

Please post your work in your blog.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please meet with me during class.  I am also available before class, during lunch, or after school.  

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Homework is Due Now

HomeWork for all Classes: They Can See Me!

Your homework is to have 3 adults make a comment on one of your blog posts.

Instructions

1. Ask 3 adults to comment on a post in your portfolio.  You can help them if necessary.
2. Screenshot their comment.
3. Post all 3 comments in your portfolio with the title - Comments from the Outside
4. Due on 3/4/2022    -    600 pts possible

Details

* You are asking 3 adults to find a post in your blog that they will comment on.  When they finish, screenshot their comment and post it on your blog. 

* The adult you ask may not know how to use a computer.  That's OK.  You will have to guide them.  You may also sign in to your account and write down what they say for them.  

* If you are using your account to comment on your blog post, write the adult's name down at the beginning of their comment.

* This assignment is due February 25, 2022  - 600pts possible

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Overview of this week

This week, periods 2, 4, & 5 will finish their BPC car #2, test their car, & gather data on their new vehicle.  Lastly, complete your #2 BPC car reflection on your blog.  

Did you create a car that can be powered by the air in a balloon?

Periods 6 & 7 will finish their Project Identification design & post a reflection of the project on their blog.

For Space Out Friday we will continue to learn about the Artemis Project that aims at getting humanity back on the moon permanently by 2025.  We'll also learn about the Parker Solar Probe which is investigating our sun & the planet Venus.

Make it a great week!

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Period 2, 4, & 5

Monday - Finish BPC#2 & Finish your blog post

Tuesday - February Keyboarding Test - Take 2 - 3 minutes tests and post your results on the class blog with the title "KB February" .  Continue with your other work

Wednesday - Finish BPC#2 & Finish your blog post

Thursday - Finish BPC#2 & Finish your blog post

Friday - EOT #2- LAST DAY TO TURN IN WORK - Finish BPC#2 & Finish your blog post

 

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Period 6 & 7

Monday -  Finish your Project Identification design & blog post - don't forget to post an actual picture of your finished product with your project reflection.  

Tuesday - February Keyboarding Test - Take 2 - 3 minutes tests and post your results on the class blog with the title "KB February" .  Continue with your other work

Wednesday - Finish your Project Identification design & blog post - don't forget to post an actual picture of your finished product with your project reflection. 

Thursday -  Finish your Project Identification design & blog post - don't forget to post an actual picture of your finished product with your project reflection. 

Friday - EOT #2- LAST DAY TO TURN IN WORK - Finish your Project Identification design & blog post - don't forget to post an actual picture of your finished product with your project reflection. PERIOD 7 ONLY - We will meet with your new Homeroom today during this period. 

IF YOU ARE DONE -   

1. Make sure all your classwork for trimester 2 has been turned in.
2. Rolling Drones.  Get with a drone leader in your class to get started.

Space Out Friday

School Closure Week 3 - 3/30/2020

Good Day People,

Happy Spring Break!
I wish you all a peaceful 2 weeks with hopefully some healthy adventures at home.  I know it is a challenge to not go out but it is important to protect yourself and your family at this time.  I hope you don't watch too much news but instead, focus on the positive things around you.  Your family & your friends (online).   

Your teacher are trying hard to give you challenges that you can accomplish at home.  I hope you understand that you need to take responsibility for your learning in this very unique place we find ourselves.  I will keep posting links that have things to do to keep you active and thinking.  Build your structure at home, your routine and follow it.  Keep your brain active as well as your body.   

Remember that eventhough we are living in a world with COVID19, This Too Shall Pass!  We'll get past this and start our new normal.  Best of luck, keep emailing me, we can Hangout if you let me know, and if you need help, reach out.  Please ask.

Mr. G

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I'll be posting this week's challenges on Our Google Classroom.  If you haven't signed up on our classroom, RVMS CS Remote Tech Classroom, please use this code - gadop6e

School Closure Update
California schools will now be closed for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year.  There will be lots of questions but not a lot of answers at the moment.  Please be patient.  

Laptop Pick-Up
If you need your school-issued laptop, please contact the Rio Vista Office at (805) 981-1507.  You can also email me and we will make arrangements to pick it up.

Video Hangout
I'm having to postpone our Hangout till Wednesday at 11:30 am.  I have to run some errands at the district & be at Vista to give out student laptops.  I'll post the link here tomorrow.  See you then.

Week 2 Challenges - details & links available in our classroom
Last week, the challenge was to build a Rube Goldberg, capture a video of your machine, and post the video in Flipgrid.  You can accomplish this at any time!

Week 3 Challenges - This week, our challenge will be to make several very unique paper airplanes.  Go to our Google Classroom to get the links.

1. The Boomerang 1
2. The Boomerang 2
3. The Bat Plane
4. The Tumbling Wing
5. The World Record

In our classroom, there will be a set of videos to watch that describe the forces of flight & unique airplanes to build.  Also, please record you flying your airplane on our flipgrid.

On the same link, there are several very cool things to watch and do including making the Roomerang!  In the classroom, you will find links to help you build this very interesting flyer.

Space Out Friday

Mr. G at GDC!!!!!!

Day 4
Another great day at GDC!  AI trained car from Amazon, Pacman, lots of alternate control games, Play Station, XBox, Haptic Suit, Electronic Sensory Rig, Giant PacMan, and Game from the world.  How many countries can you find at GDC?

Day 3 at GDC
For the first 2 days, I have been attending very interesting sessions and playing games.  Today, the EXPO opened.  That is where all the big & small companies show off their new products and are there to talk to people about it.  It was crazy fun to see all the new games and gaming technology available.  Check it out!

Here is MegaCity by Unity.  They made this short trailer to demonstrate the power of their game design engine.


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Day 2 at GDC
Learning lots about game development and meeting people who are trying to do what we are doing!  Here are some shots of today.  More to come.

Some game trailers for you all.
Walden - Made by teacher, Tracy Fullerton & some of her students at USC Game Development Project over a 10 year period





Sky - 6 years with over 60 people designing

Candy Crush Friend Trailer



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Hey all,

So I'm here in San Francisco at GDC 2019!  The Game Developers Conference has over 28,000 game professionals from every part of the business and every part of the world.   More at the bottom

Check out these alternative controller games at a challenge called alt.ctrl.GDC.    Thanks Mr. Townsley for giving them a couple of extra minutes to check it out!  I think we saw some of these at IndiCade!  What do you guys think?  Comment below.
Here is the YouTube link: