7th & 6th Graders (Grades Today)

I want the following tabs open in your internet browser.

• GMSBCS.Blogspot.com
• PowerSchool
• Study Island
• Typing Pal
• Presenting Me PowerPoint Presentation

You will be receiving grades for each of these today.

Prezi Presentation

All About Presentation Backgrounds

Today, we are going to talk about the importance of proper slide backgrounds.

How to do them!
How they should look!
How text appears on the background!

In Microsoft PowerPoint
-Right Click The Slide
-Slide Design
-Background

Study Island CRCT Practice

8th Grade: 4. Algebra

• a. Symbolize Problem Solutions (20 questions)
  
• b. Algebraic Expressions (20 questions)
• c. Solve Equations (20 questions)

7th Grade: 2. Number & Operations

• a. Absolute Value (20 questions)
• b. Compare & Order Numbers (20 questions)
• c. Compute Solutions (20 questions)

6th Grade: 2. Number & Operations

• a. Factors & Multiples (20 questions)
• b. Compute with Fractions (20 questions)
• c. Fractions, Decimals, & Percents (20 questions)

Giving A Presentation

New Typing Pal Lessons Due

Friday, February 4th, STEP 3 & 4 are due in the EXERCISES section of Typing Pal.

Using Computers For Football

The video below is just another way of proving that computers can make any job better!
Click HERE for a link to the article in the Athens Banner Herald about the new facility for the University of Georgia football program.

7th Grade: Finalizing Your Article Summary

Take a look at the rubric that will be used to grade your article summary:

New York Times Website

Team Building

"The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese."

You will be given 5-10 minutes, each to develop a 60-second presentation as to why your strategy ('early bird' or 'second mouse') is best for business (or work or life, depending on your situation).

Make use of the knowledge and abilities and views of all team members in creating your presentations.

ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE

Grade 1: Log in to PowerSchool, StudyIsland, & Typing Pal

Grade 2: Finished Study Island Pre-Tests

Grade 3:(6th&7th)Finished Step 1 & 2 on Typing Pal; (8th)5 Paragraph Essay

Study Island Day

Please have a pencil and paper to show work. Please use "split screen" on your monitor, so that you can open both the problems and the lesson help window.

8th Graders:

• Math Section - Algebra - Solve Linear Relationships (20 Questions/Test Mode)
  

7th Graders:

• Math Section - Algebra - Algebraic Expressions (20 Questions/Test Mode)

6th Graders:

• Math Section - Algebra - Ratios (20 Questions/Test Mode)

To open the CALCULATOR go to START-ALL PROGRAMS-ACCESSORIES-CALCULATOR

6th Grade - Using Word Processors

Let's start off by explaining what is meant in the world of computing when you hear "Word Processor". At GMS, we are going to use a program called Microsoft Word to write a short essay. Microsoft Word is the most commonly used word processing software in the US.

Follow the step-by-step instructions that are given by the teacher to open this software.

Typing Pal & New York Times Tech Article

Today, we will start class by reviewing the assigned Typing Pal Exercise lessons. Then, I want you to visit NYTimes Technology news website to begin choosing an article for your next project. Don't forget that STUDY ISLAND pre-tests are due by week's end!

Please copy the URL of the web address for the article you choose, and paste it into a new Microsoft Word document. Save the document as "LastName Essay"

If you are not familiar with Microsoft Word, open the program by doing the following: START-ALL PROGRAMS-MICROSOFT OFFICE-MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD 2003

I will walk you through copying the HYPERLINK to the article you choose.

5 Paragraph Essay Project

Internet Safety