Computer Science Week 12/13 - 17/2021

Happy Holidays all,

This week is about finishing up our projects and setting ourselves up for a great Winter Break.

Period 2, 4, 5

Keyboarding is cut down to 20 minutes this week.  You'll have 7 minutes each day to complete this goal.  

Your goals are:

1. Complete your keyboarding goal for this week.  20 min.

2. Finish your December Project:

a. Ornament - Create an ornament to decorate your tree.  The ornament must have a connection to your family, a connector for an ornament hook, and be a unique design.  Size may vary but is determined by its application.

b. Container with cover(lid) - Create a container that can hold something inside.  It must have a cover or lid.  The size will be determined by the contents of the container.

Create a blog post explaining and reflecting on your design journey.  Include an explanation of the project, a description of how you created the design, and a reflection about how it came out.  Also include 2 pictures, one screenshot from Tinkercad & one of the finished print.

Check with Mr. G along the development path.  I can verify whether the design is ready to print.  After printing, finish smoothing the design and you have the option to paint it for added effect.

When you are done,

DIY ACTIVITIES

Edublog	Modify your blog!  Modify themes, colors, and layout
Gamestarmechanic	Great game design website.  Create a free account or sign in, select “Get Started” until you get to the “Quest” and click on that.  Follow the directions to debug and play a cool set of platformer games.
Tinkercad	Create a new project or work on an old one
Finish Preparing 3D printed ID	Use tools carefully and clean up work table
Code.org	Work on another new task or finish one from last year
Scratch	Go play some games on Scratch!  When you find a game you like, look at the code used to create it. Also, start getting ideas down for your game.
Typing.com	You can get some more keyboarding practice.
Sumo Drone	Ask me about learning how to access and use our rolling and flying drones.

Period 6 & 7  - You will start working in Project stem this week.  On the menu will be building an animation in Scratch using your name.  You will enjoy being able to learn coding in Scratch while creating something very unique for yourself.  But before that, let's learn about what Computer Science is all about.

Monday - Project STEM - Unit 0.1

Tuesday - Project STEM - Unit 0.2

Wednesday - Project STEM - Unit 0.3

Thursday - Project STEM - Unit 0.4

Friday - Space Out Friday Project

Space Out Friday!

The Geminids meteor shower will peak tonight but be visible until the 17th.  The clouds will make it impossible to see with our eyes but you can see it on facebook at this link starting at 6pm tonight

Click on this link to find out more information about this meteor shower.

The Parker Solar Probe has flown through Our Sun's Corona!  

Closest approach to Our Sun by Humans!

Computer Science Week 12/6 - 12/10

 Good day everyone,

As the temperature starts to cool, we, in the Tech Lab, are heating up as we work on finishing our projects.  Each class has an assignment that you can find below.  Have a great week and enjoy looking up at our beautiful evening skies!

Periods 2, 4, & 5 - 3D Design - Continue working on either your ornament or your container with a lid or covering.  You will have all week to work on it but the pressure is on to get a working prototype printed before we leave on break.  

In addition to printing, we now have paints that you can use to customize your object.  See me ASAP to get your design printed.

December Project - Do one of the following project and include the blog post for the one you created.

1. Ornament - Create an ornament to decorate your tree.  The ornament must have a connection to your family, a connector for an ornament hook, and be a unique design.  Size may vary but is determined by its application.

2. Container with cover(lid) - Create a container that can hold something inside.  It must have a cover or lid.  The size will be determined by the contents of the container.

Create a blog post explaining and reflecting on your design journey.  Include an explanation of the project, a description of how you created the design, and a reflection about how it came out.  Also include 2 pictures, one screenshot from Tinkercad & one of the finished print.

Check with Mr. G along the development path.  I can verify whether the design is ready to print.  After printing, finish smoothing the design and you have the option to paint it for added effect.

When you are done,

DIY ACTIVITIES

Edublog	Modify your blog!  Modify themes, colors, and layout
Gamestarmechanic	Great game design website.  Create a free account or sign in, select “Get Started” until you get to the “Quest” and click on that.  Follow the directions to debug and play a cool set of platformer games.
Tinkercad	Create a new project or work on an old one
Finish Preparing 3D printed ID	Use tools carefully and clean up work table
Code.org	Work on another new task or finish one from last year
Scratch	Go play some games on Scratch!  When you find a game you like, look at the code used to create it. Also, start getting ideas down for your game.
Typing.com	You can get some more keyboarding practice.
Sumo Drone	Ask me about learning how to access and use our rolling and flying drones.

Period 6 & 7  - You will start working in Project stem this week.  On the menu will be building an animation in Scratch using your name.  You will enjoy being able to learn coding in Scratch while creating something very unique for yourself.  But before that, let's learn about what Computer Science is all about.

Monday - Project STEM - Unit 0.1

Tuesday - Project STEM - Unit 0.2

Wednesday - Project STEM - Unit 0.3

Thursday - Project STEM - Unit 0.4

Friday - Space Out Friday Project

Space Out Friday!

The James Webb Telescope

The JWST will launch to outer space on Dec 22.  You can see it on the NASA TV channel.  Please tune in to see humanities newest space telescope make it's way to our space.

Find out what the JWST is, how it was make, how it works, and what we hope it will be able to do once on station in space.  Click here to watch a video.

Computer Science Week 11/29 - 12/3

 Happy Holidays Everyone,

I hope you all had a restful break.  We have 3 weeks until Winter break & we have lots to do during this time.  

Periods 2, 4, & 5 - 3D Design - Your first designs are looking great!  This week you will finish them, print them, and refine your designs if necessary.  

For your next assignment, you will have a choice.  

1. Create an object that can contain something.  The size will depend on the use
2. Create a holiday ornament that is related to your family in some way. 

I'm looking forward to seeing what you can make!

Monday - Finish up Project ID & start printing

Tuesday - Create a post on your blog titled "Project Identification".  Details will be on the board.  Your post needs to contain the following information:

• Title - Project Identification
• Explanation/Reflection - What is this project, what did you make, how did you make it, what do you think about your design(did it come out like you thought?, does it solve the problem?, how would you change it if needed?)
• 1 image of your project from tinkercad
• 1 image of your finished, printed project working

Wednesday - Start planning your next project

Thursday - 

Friday - 

Period 6 & 7   - Along with some other tasks that we will be doing and that I will detail below, we'll start our unit in coding using Scratch and a Computer Science program called Project Stem.  You will learn how to create computer programs using the language of computers, CODE!

Monday - Signing into Project Stem & Scratch

Tuesday - Introduction to Scratch

Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday Blog post & Google Email

Thursday - More Email & more Scratch

Friday - Project Animate Your Name

Sign into Project Stem by clicking here!

Space Out Friday

What is the Artemis Mission & Why Does it Matter?

Click here to begin to Know

Computer Science Week 11/15 - 19/2021

Aloha all,

Special Announcement - Watch out tonight for the Beaver Moon Partial Eclipse

Periods 2, 4, & 5 will be working on Project Identification.  We'll review the project in detail today.

Periods 6 & 7 will be getting logged into typing.com, Project Stem, Scratch, and creating their Student Portfolio this week.  We'll also be working on building their daily routines.

  

   Period 6                                   Period 7

Space Out Friday!

The Artemis Project

Update

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I'm not here today, Start here by clicking on the video below

 

Hi all,

Here are your plans for the week.   Please show respect to your teacher.  Use your time wisely.  I’ll see you all on Tuesday.  Make it a great day! 

Special Note

There is no movement in class during ALL Periods for Monday.  Students may not move around the class for any reason.  If you need to get up, please raise your hand to get approval from the teacher.  If you get your name on the teacher's notes in a negative way, you get a lunch detention.  If someone needs help, please ask the teacher if you can go help them.

P1 - Homeroom - Introduce yourself, take attendance, listen to announcements, answer any questions, send the students off with their computers and a warm wish or thought for the day.

Periods 2, 4, & 5 Basic Plan all Periods Guest Teacher introduction and attendance. Students start on your daily routine 10 min - Daily Touch typing on Typing.com (13 min on the clock) 3 min - Check email and CHECK THE LESSON PLANS on Class Blog.  Task 3D Design - Project ID - You are going to start your first 3D design project.  Here is what you need to do to get started.  Watch the 2 videos below first, then look at the project syllabus Video 1 - What is 3D Printing? Class discussion - What do you think about 3D printing?  Is it important & why? Video 2 - COVID-19 SOLUTION SEEKERS - Scroll to the middle of the page Class discussion - We all have made changes to help get rid of COVID.  What did you do and still do to help keep COVID away? We’ll talk more about STEM careers & how they helped our world heal. Project ID - This is your project.  Follow the directions below to get started. Read the syllabus  Objective - Students will solve a problem.  They will ideate, design, evaluate, and manufacture an object that solves the problem and meets the project's requirements utilizing a CAD program and 3D printer. Problem - Laptop Cases, Backpacks & Keychains can look alike.  How do I make mine easy to identify? Read the requirements - on the syllabus Explore the syllabus - click on the link to find the syllabus Find the project rubric Find examples of past projects Start on your design using TinkerCad Good luck!

Periods 6 & 7 -  Welcome to Computer Science  Hi all,  I’m sorry I’m not here for your first day.  Please pay attention to Mr. Townsley.  You will be joining some of the sites you will be using every week in this class.   Here are a couple of rules you need to know about the C205 Tech Lab Bathroom Breaks - Sign out on clipboard, take a pass & return the pass Questions in class - Raise your hand (depending on the question, ask 3 before you ask me(the teacher)). Dismissal - When it is time to go, start cleaning up 2 minutes before the bell rings & WAIT AT YOUR WORKSTATION UNTIL THE TEACHER LETS YOU GO BY ROWS. What computer do I use - For today, use your Chromebook ONLY! More to come Basic Plan all Periods - Special plans this week Guest Teacher introduction and attendance. Students start on your daily routine for this week 10 min - Daily Touch typing on Typing.com (13 min on the clock) -  You all will need to go to typing.com and create an account.  Click on the link below to get started.  Use your Rio Schools email and password to create an account.   START WORKING ON THE BEGINNERS LESSONS Period 6 click here to start your typing account Period 7 click here to start your typing account 3 min - Check your email - Delete old email & read important email Go to the Computer Science Class Blog. Click on this link to go to Scratch & play some games. What kind of games do you like? See you tomorrow!

NOISE Level

• Noise level is between a 2 & 3 but should NEVER get so loud we disturb other classes

• Walking around is for help only, no social maneuvering around the classroom:

• Lost movement privileges, stay in your seat - ALL STUDENTS

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Consequences for repeated (2) disruptions:

1. Students may be moved away from others & continue working if the behavior improves

2. Students may be moved to a 6th-grade class or to the office with a blue behavior referral - students will lose promotion points and will not be available to help their teams. 

3. Just do your work:) 

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Guest teacher - Students may be collaborating which is encouraged.  Or, they may be just visiting so you will need to move around the classroom and listen into conversations.  THIS IS CRUCIAL FOR GOOD CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT!!!!!

Done with your Project - Students can do these activities when completed with a project and done posting on their blog.  Early finishers can go on  DIY ACTIVITIES

Blogger	Modify your blogs themes, colors, and layout
Gamestarmechanic	Great game design website.  Sign in, use 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 the work table
Code.org	Work on another new task or finish one from last year
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.
DIY Projects	Start thinking about another project you want to do for yourself!

1 min -  Logging out of class devices & shutting down - I make all students wait at their workstations until all headphones, tables, and chairs are neatly arranged.  I excuse one row at a time.   Do not excuse students until workspaces are clean.

P7 needs to put chairs up and shut down the TV on FRIDAY!

Guest Teacher Reminders:

• Write good, detailed, and readable reflections.  

• Email me if you have any questions.

I wish you all a good day.  Help each other & respect each other.

See you tomorrow,

Mr. Garcia

P.S. you can email me any questions.  It may take me a while to respond.