7th+Grade+Computer+Literacy


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1/18/11: ﻿Unit Question: How can I show who I am through computer software programs? Instructions: 1. Use at least 10 tools. 2. You MUST have at least your neck and shoulders included. NOT JUST YOUR HEADS! 3. MUST include clothes. 4. ALL physical features must be visible in view (ears, pupils, freckles, wrinkles, etc.). 5. MUST have a background. 6. You can have ONE image pulled from other sources (you must cite your resource). 7. Be DETAILED!!

= Design Cycle =

1/20/11: Unit Question: How can I use a step-by-step process to solve problems?


 * Assignment #1: ** Design Cycle Scavenger Hunt: Due 1/21/11 at the end of class!


 * Assignment #2: ** Design Cycle "You Teach Me": Due 1/28/11



= Internet Safety = 1/26/11: ﻿Unit Question: How does being safe on the internet keep myself and those in my community safe?

Surfing the Web: Unit Power Point for review/notes.

Assignments: 1. Yahoo Safety Flyer Assignment:

2. Scavenger Hunt:

Resources and Citations:

Son of Citation Examples:

Assignments:

1. Trading Card Assignment:

Sexting:

Video: []

Assignments:

1. Sexting Investigate:

2. PSA:

Internet Safety Unit Project:

Internet Safety Review:

Internet Safety Quiz:

= Visual Literacy = 3/14/11: ﻿Unit Question: How can pictures explain a moment in time?

Powerpoint for review/notes:

Assignments: 1. Visual Literacy Terms Assignment:

2. Visual Literacy Terms Quiz: HAND OUT

Unit Project:



= Storyboards = 3/14/11: Unit Question: How can I tell a story through pictures?

Assignments:

iMovie Storyboard Project:

= Graphic Design = Please watch the graphic design video and then post to the discussion question titled "Graphic Design."

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Project 1: Does a Family Culture Create an Identity? - Due: November 23rd Use the following instructions to help you complete your first graphic design project.

1. Research what a family crest is and what it looks like. Take notes. (Investigate) - 10 pts 2. Make a quick sketch of what you would like your crest to look like. (Design) - 10 pts 3. Create a crest using one of the tools that Mr. Joiner showed you on the computer. (Create) - 30 pts Total Points for project: 50 pts

*This project is due November 23rd. You will need to submit your project on your assignments page on your wiki BEFORE you go home for break!



Project 2: How can I represent my idea through an advertisement? - Due: December 3rd Use the following instructions to help complete your advertising assignment.

1. Watch the video below and then do additional research to be up-to-date on what advertising is all about. Answer the following questions.(Investigate) - 20 pts 1. What will you attempt to solicit? 2. Who are you attempting to solicit to? 3. What are some different ways to reach your target market? 4. How are you planning on reaching your target market? 5. When would you attempt to reach your target market?

2. Make a sketch of what you would like you advertisement to look like. (Design) - 20 pts

3. Create your advertisment using one of the tools that Mr. Joiner showed you in class. (Create) - 50 pts

4. Go to the discussion board and blog your evaluation questions. (Evaluate) - 10 pts

Total Project Points: 100 pts

*This project is due on December 3rd. You will need to submit all necessary documents on your wiki BEFORE the end of class on Friday.

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= Presentation Methods = What makes a good presentation?

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Fill out your What is My Identity design folder on your Wiki. You need to include the following:

Investigate - 1. What am I being asked to do? 2. What do I need to discover my identity? 3. What does a flag represent? 4. What resources am I going to need in order to create my flag? 5. What is my flag going to represent?

Design - 1. You need to include 3 design sketches that you would like to use. You can use any resource that you like in order to create your flag when it is time to actually create the flag. 2. Choose 1 of the designs that you are going to create. Include in your folder.

Create - 1. Create the design. 2. Document with pictures along the way. (Progress at the end of each day) 3. Dated entries of the process. What you did, resources and tools used, etc. 4. All changes must be document with what, where, and why.

Evaluate - 1. Product must be tested against the other designs. Compare and discuss. Joiner will explain more in detail. 2. What is the impact of the product on the school culture? 3. What are some ideas for improvement? 4. Personal performance should be documented at each stage of the Design Cycle.

Attitudes in Technology - 1. Explain how you used the tools and resources provided to you safely and responsibly. 2. Explain how you had evidence of personal engagement.