What Is Happening At GMS Next Week?

March 14th - Reading - Monday Practice (3/7)

March 15th - Language Arts - Tuesday Practice (3/8)

March 16th - Math - Wednesday Practice (3/9)

March 17th - Science - Thursday Practice (3/10)

March 18th - Social Studies - Friday Practice (3/11)

In preparation for these IMPORTANT tests, our class will do a practice "Post-Test" each day this week. For each subject area, we will be doing a 20 question post test in Study Island using TEST MODE. Once your have completed that assignment, you must be checked off by me.

Good luck and do your best!

When You Dream, DREAM BIG!

Invention: Computer Technology

With the person(s) sitting next to you, select a common, non-electric household item that you believe is important. Together, write down answers to the following questions about your item:

What need does this item fill?
What do you think the first one looked like?
How did it change?
How could it still be improved?
What might this item look like in the future? (Draw a sketch.)

Quick Study Island Lesson

8th Grade

Geometry

• a. Parallel Lines & Transversals (10 Questions)

7th Grade

Geometry

• a. Object Transformations (10 Questions)

6th Grade

Geometry

• a. Symmetry (10 Questions)

Paint.net Formative Assessment

Let's begin a practice Paint.net project. This assignment can be about anything you want that is appropriate. Use backgrounds, images, text, and any other tools you would like.

Make sure of the following:

1. Have at least 5 meaningful Layers
2. Remove the background from at least one image using the Magic Wand & Eraser Tools

Removing Backgrounds & Manipulating Layers

Layers Window Components

LAYERS & Removing Backgrounds

Layers are used in image editing to separate different elements of an image. A layer can be compared to a transparancy on which imaging effects or images are applied and placed over or under an image. Today they are an integral feature of image editors.


Backgrounds

Paint.net Practice

Here are some GREAT videos that explain a few basics of the Paint.net software.

Please Open The Following (WINDOWS)

Please have the following programs and websites open:

• GMSBCS.Blogspot.com
• PowerSchool
• StudyIsland
• Typing Pal Online
• Microsoft Word - NY Times Technology Article
• Microsoft PowerPoint - Presenting ME Presentation

Today's Assignments

6th Grade

• Look to yesterday's image to see what must be completed
• By Friday, Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 must be completed on Typing Pal
• Once you have finished, do a lesson of your choice in Study Island
• Explore Paint.net (START-ALL PROGRAMS-PAINT.NET)

7th Grade

• Look to yesterday's image to see what must be completed
• By Friday, Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 must be completed on Typing Pal
• Once you have finished, do a lesson of your choice in Study Island
• Explore Paint.net (START-ALL PROGRAMS-PAINT.NET)

8th Grade

• Continue to complete the team project
• Make sure your team will complete the presentation by tomorrow
• Look back to yesterday's rubric for guidance

Typing Pal Online

The following Typing Pal EXERCISES are due Friday, February 18th.
STEP 1, STEP 2, STEP 3, STEP 4, STEP 5, STEP 6

8th Grade Team Presentation

See the rubric below for grading specifics:

• Each group is assigned a Math CRCT topic
• 10-15 slides are required per group
• All sub-topics must have at least one slide
• Each slide must have at least one image
• Each slide must have at least one slide custom animation
  

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