Review: Last School Week of 2019

Here is the plan for the last school week of 2019.  When we return on the 6th, we will be starting the new decade, the 2020's!  The future is here, are you ready?

Monday: 
P2 & P4

• Finish the Hour of Code Projects.  Click here for the instructions
• New Project - Your choice of coding activities
• Complete another Hour of Code project - your choice
• Work on GameStar Mechanic challenge
• Work on a game in Scratch - 

P5 & P6

• What's Up Post - Theme is Christmas
• Post student blog on T2P6 padlet
• Check out everyone's blog

Tuesday:

P2 & P4

1. Keyboarding Test - KB #4
1. Practice on 1 min test
2. Post the results of your 3 min test
3. Reflect on your progress, troubles you are facing with keyboarding, or lack of progress
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2. What's up Post - Start to think of a theme, either a weekly, monthly, yearly that will drive your blog forward.
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4. New Project - Your choice of coding activities
1. Complete another Hour of Code project - your choice
2. Work on GameStar Mechanic challenge
3. Work on a game in Scratch - 

P5 & P6

• What's Up Post #2 - Theme is Christmas Food
• inserting an image - screenshots
• Post Keyboarding test KB#1 on blog & write a reflection
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Wednesday:  Secret Santa & Xmas Party Tomorrow!

P2 & P4

1. What's up Post #10 - What Interests You?  Your What's Up Blog Post is growing up!  It is time to give you more voice & control to write about topics that interest you.  You will be responsible for at least one post a week, but there may be some exceptions.  
   
   For today's What's Up Post #10, start to generate a list of things that interest you.  Topics can be both academic (school stuff) & personal (outside of school stuff).   Make your list broad so you have different ideas in case you run out of things to write about.

Check out these students blogs   Some Interesting 7th Grade Blogs 

1. What's Up Post #10
2. New Project - Your choice of coding activities
1. Complete another Hour of Code project - your choice
2. Work on GameStar Mechanic challenge
3. Work on a game in Scratch - 

P5 & P6

• What's Up Post #3 - Theme is Christmas Games
• inserting a movie - YouTube
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Thursday:

All Periods

Christmas Party - Refer to your party coordinator for more information.  Please bring your gift for your Secret Santa today.  It should be wrapped and named.  $5 value gift limit.

If you are in a White Elephant gift exchange, bring a wrapped gift no more than $5 value

Friday: MIN DAY

What's up Post #11 - Last of 2019!!! Favs of 2019
Hang out day

Hour Code - I Code Task

The Task: Use two projects from hourofcode.com/activities section.  Complete each project & create a post to provide evidence of completion.  Each project & post will be worth 30 pts for a total of 60 pts.

Specifics:
1 project is teacher's choice - Complete one of the Tynker Moon to Mars projects.
1 project is YOUR CHOICE

Sample post is below:  Include:
1. evidence that the code was completed,
2. a screenshot of the toughest code that you created,
3. a project reflection that includes an explanation of what the project is, how you created it, and how you feel about it.

Extra Challenge: When you're done and are looking for a fun extra challenging coding project, do the following:  Log in to Tynker & go to your settings.  Join a class using the code 9723-5490 to get the new code project

This is the Lunar Code project & post from Tynker that I created.  Your post should look similar. Here is the code script:

Reflection:

This code project was part of the Hour of Code projects.  I choose it because I like the space theme.  The goal was to code the rover to move to the satellite dish and avoid obstacles.  I was able to code the rover and reach it's goal with little difficulty because the tutorial was mostly clear.  I had some trouble finding the correct code blocks at first.  I enjoyed the project and would like to do more in the near future.

Lesson Plans - Tuesday

Lesson Plans for Tuesday

1. Touch Type - 13 min
2. Check Mail
3. Activity
1. Working on your 3D design project
1. When you believe that you are done with your project, please watch this video.  It will show you what I will be checking before you can print your design.  You can start and stop the video as needed.  
2. You will need to be done with your project by Thursday.  It will need to be ready to print.
3. Refer to the lesson plans in your mail for more information.

Space Out Monday - What's Up in December

Click on this link to see the video

Click here to go to the space.com website

Parker Solar Probe Update

click here for the latest findings! 

NASA.gov/parkersolarprobe

Space Out Friday - Telescopes

James Webb Space Telescope

Click here to see a video about our new telescope!

JWST @NASA.gov

What is a Lagrange Point?

Click here to read the article

Getting to Launch Site in French Guiana

Earth, from the DSCVR Satalite in a Lagrange Point

Click here to see the Earth over 2 years

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The Incredible Hubble Telescope

Click here to watch a video about this Rock Star Hubble

Hubble Deep Space Image

Hubble Deep Field Experiment Info - Wikipedia
Hubble Telescope @NASA.gov

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Other Telescopes in Space
You must click here to see all the telescopes in space!

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The Light Spectrum
Click here to learn about what is seen & unseen

Monday Lesson Plans

​Hi all,

Here are your plans for today.  Please show respect to your teacher, Mrs. Polanco. 
Use your time wisely. I’ll see you all Tuesday. If any students come in needing
tech repair, please refer them to the library if it is necessary. Please stay focused,
relaxed, & enjoy designing in Tinkercad! 

Basic Plan all Periods

1. 10 min - Touch Typing on typing.com - Game Edition (13 min.)

4 min

2. Please bring up class the Class Blog on the TV. 

3. Ask students to go to the class blog or their email and look over the lesson plans. 

4. Class Work - All students are building something using Tinkercad & guided video lessons.

If you are working on the Tinkercad Starter tutorial, keep working to finish all 7 of them. Then you can start
working on these projects.

Today's Tasks

Here are several projects you can make sorted by difficulty. You will need to post a screenshot of your completed project on your blog tomorrow. Enjoy & have some fun. I'll see you on Tuesday.

Directions: Choose one project from below and create it. Either follow the instruction or video for each project or make it on your own based on the picture. Do not pick one that is too difficult for your level.

Beginner:

• Keychain/ID tag - Very easy beginner project
• Gears & Multi-Dodacaheadron

Intermediate:

• Spinning Top
• Fidget Cube
• Assistive Bottle Opener

Advanced:

• Balloon Powered Car
• Other Assistive Tool Designs
• Do you have your own idea, give it a try.  

Not sure what to make, click on this link to check out 50 incredible ideas. Some are difficult to make. Lots of ideas to help get you started thinking. Beware, all these projects are downloadable from either Thingiverse or Cult. You can use their design but you must make it your own by modifying it for your needs.

This video is just for fun - Making a leaf blower fly!

KB #3 - Post example

Today's test resutlts:

Last month's test results:

  

I have made some improvements in both accuracy and WPM.  However, I need to focus on practicing on my time off because I get very little time during class.  I know I keyboard better on a larger keyboard so my results may differ because I am currently on a small laptop.  I will continue to try to find time to practice and stretch my pinkies.  

Space Out Friday!

Mercury on the Move

Mercury Transit Across the Sun

Click on the link above to find a viewing event near you

Meteor Shower Guide

Yes, there will be a meteor shower this month!

Click on this link to get the 411

It's Hard to Travel In Space

Official NASA Video

#AskNASA

What's Up In The November Sky?

Click on this link to learn more including Venus

Awesome Tool

Make your own sunrise/sunset Calendar

Next Month
what is james web telescope

explain where is voyager

explain deep space network

Halloween Game Project Links

Post a link to your completed game on this Padlet.  Please include the creator's first names in the details section as well as a title to your game.

P2 -
P4 -
P5 -
P6 - Halloween Game

Friday Lesson Plan

Hi all,

Here are your plans for today.  Please show respect to your teacher, Ms. Laminen.  Use your time wisely. I’ll see you all later today or Monday.  If any students come in needing tech repair, please refer them to the library if it is necessary. Please stay focused, relaxed, & enjoy the coding tasks.

Basic Plan all Periods

1. 10 min - Touch Typing on typing.com - Game Edition (13 min.)
2. 4 min - Please bring up class the Class Blog on the TV.  Ask students to go to the class blog and look over the lesson plans. 
3. Class Work - All students are working on programming in Scratch

Today’s Tasks All Classes P2 & 4 - Link to Aviation Career Slideshow - Complete your slide by Monday. Scratch Coding -  You have a choice of coding projects to work on today.  Pick one and create a new project in Scratch! 1. Using the Broadcast block to have sprites talk to each other 2. Making a sprite move randomly  3. Text to Speech in Scratch - Make you sprites talk out loud 4. How to use an If-Else block -  If you finish one, try another one.  How many can you make work? You will post what you get done on your blog next week. NOISE Level Noise level is between a 1 or 2 but should NEVER get so loud we disturb each other in class. Walking around is for help only, no social maneuvering around the classroom: Consequences for repeated (2) disruptions: Students may be moved away from others & continue working if the behavior improves Students may be sent to the office with a blue behavior referral - the student will lose promotion points. Just do your work and stay focused, Be Calm:)

4. Please help students who are struggling with the technology or instructions
5. 35 min - Work on projects - detailed above
1. Guest teacher - Students may be collaborating which is encouraged.  Or, they may be just socializing so you will need to move around the classroom and listen to conversations.  THIS IS CRUCIAL FOR GOOD CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT!!!!!.
6. Early finishers can go on  DIY Projects - If you are here, go to Gamestarmechanic.  
7. DIY ACTIVITIES

Blogger	Modify your blogs themes, colors, and layout
Gamestarmechanic	Great game design website.  Sign in, using the year 2004 for registering, select “Get Started” until you get to the “Quest” and click on that.
Tinkercad	Create a new project or work on an old one
Finish Preparing 3D printed ID	Use tools carefully and clean up work table
Hour of Code	Work on another new task or finish one from last year
brush.ninja	Work on creating an animated GIF.  export, post or upload to chrome
Scratch	Go play some games on Scratch!  When you find a game you like, look at the code used to create it
Typing.com	Students can get some more keyboarding practice.  Keyboarding games are included.

1. 1 min - Shutting down & logging out - I make all students wait at stations till all headphones, tables, and chairs are neatly arranged.  I excuse one row at a time.   Do not excuse students until workspaces are clean.

Reminders:

• Supply good, detailed, and readable evidence.
• Keep the noise and the movement down. 
• Email me if you have any questions.
• Collaboration is helpful, socializing is distracting - Know why you are out of your seat and it cannot be to socialize.

I wish you all a good day.  See you on Monday.

Mr. Garcia

Monday Lesson Plans

Hi all,

Here are your plans for today.  Please show respect to your teacher, Ms. Laminen.  Use your time wisely. I’ll see you all on Tuesday.  If any students come in needing tech repair, please refer them to the library if it is necessary. Please stay focused, relaxed, & enjoy investigating the websites I have provided on the class blog! 

Basic Plan all Periods

1. 10 min - Touch Typing on typing.com
2. 4 min - Please bring up class the Class Blog on the TV.  Ask students to go to the class blog and look over the lesson plans. 
3. Class Work - All students are working on programming in Scratch

Tasks All Classes Complete and embed your Earthquake Survival Plan into your blog.  Use this screencast to help you get the embed code.  Make sure to adjust the size to fit your blog What Should be done to get my 50 pts - These slides should be finished either by cutting and pasting data or writing it on your own. During the Quake - instructions/image on what to do during the quake After the Quake - You should have started an evacuation plan for your home along with some instructions on what to do when the quake is done. Emergency Kit - should be done with screenshots off the cdc.gov list of supplies Make a Family Plan - CREATE THIS SLIDE YOURSELF - It is vital that your whole family knows how to survive. Check out the plan on this site to include in your guide. MAKE A PLAN WEBSITE Contacts - This you do with your family.  DO NOT INCLUDE THIS PAGE ON YOUR BLOG POST! Here is My Earthquake Survival Plan I added another slide so I'm increasing the points and extending the due date till Tuesday. Make sure to include links to your sources - My sources - cdc.gov ready.gov The Earthquake Guy - Video If you have time: Rearrange the slides to make sense to you and add themes & colors Add images if you have time. ____________________________________________________________________ NOISE Level Noise level is between a 1 or 2 but should NEVER get so loud we disturb each other in class. Walking around is for help only, no social maneuvering around the classroom: Consequences for repeated (2) disruptions: Student may be moved away from others & continue working if behavior improves Student may be sent  to the office with a blue behavior referral - student will lose promotion  points. Just do your work and stay focused, Be Calm:)

4. Please help students who are struggling with the technology or instructions
5. 35 min - Work on projects - detailed above
1. Guest teacher - Students may be collaborating which is encouraged.  Or, they may be just socializing so you will need to move around the classroom and listen to conversations.  THIS IS CRUCIAL FOR GOOD CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT!!!!!.
6. Early finishers can go on  DIY Projects - If you are here, go to Gamestarmechanic.  
7. DIY ACTIVITIES

Blogger	Modify your blogs themes, colors, and layout
Gamestarmechanic	Great game design website.  Sign in, using the year 2004 for registering, select “Get Started” until you get to the “Quest” and click on that.
Tinkercad	Create a new project or work on an old one
Finish Preparing 3D printed ID	Use tools carefully and clean up work table
Hour of Code	Work on another new task or finish one from last year
brush.ninja	Work on creating an animated GIF.  export, post or upload to chrome
Scratch	Go play some games on Scratch!  When you find a game you like, look at the code used to create it
Typing.com	Students can get some more keyboarding practice.  Keyboarding games are included.

1. 1 min - Shutting down & logging out - I make all student wait at stations till all headphones, tables, and chairs are neatly arranged.  I excuse one row at a time.   Do not excuse students until workspaces are clean.

Reminders:

• Supply good, detailed, and readable evidence.
• Keep the noise and the movement down. 
• Email me if you have any questions.
• Collaboration is helpful, socializing is distracting - Know why you are out of your seat and it cannot be to socialize.

I wish you all a good day.  See you Monday.

Mr. Garcia