8th Grade Catch-Up Day

This past week, we learned how to use Microsoft Publisher to make print publications.

• Make sure you have these three files saved (Flyer, Business Card, Post Card)
• Think of a "Logo" that you would like to create starting Monday morning.
• Think of a real or fictitious business you would like to start

Also, this week you were assigned the entire Algebra section of Study Island.

• The week following spring break, you will be required to finish that section, and earn a "Blue Ribbon" for each of the Algebra lessons.

Typing Pal Begins

Some of you (7th Graders) may exempt Typing Pal exercises after this week.
This week, you need to finish the first 2 steps of Typing Pal Exercises.

Did You Know?
Barbara Blackburn, the World's Fastest Typist

Typing, Fastest. Mrs. Barbara Blackburn of Salem, Oregon maintained a speed of 150 wpm for 50 min (37,500 key strokes) and attained a speed of 170 wpm using the Dvorak Simplified Keyboard (DSK) system. Her top speed was recorded at 212 wpm. Source: Norris McWhirter, ed. (1985), THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS, 23rd US edition, New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

8th Grade Algebra - Study Island

How awesome would it be to accomplish this goal? Can you get a blue ribbon for each of the algebra lessons listed on the Study Island website for 8th grade math? I believe you can!

Study Island Pre-Test Day!

Today, I want everyone to complete the 10 question pre-test for each of the main subject areas in StudyIsland.com.

MATH- 10 Questions
READING- 10 Questions
LANGUAGE ARTS- 10 Questions
SCIENCE- 10 Questions
SOCIAL STUDIES- 10 Questions

Once you have completed ALL 5 PRE-TESTS, you may play in "Game Mode" while doing any Study Island Lesson you choose.

Working Safely With Computers

Believe it or not, more people visit the doctor each year because of health problems related to improper computer use than almost any other job out there! We will start today with a 20 minute video that demonstrates the RIGHT way to use a computer work station.

If you think the video is boring, make the most out of this brief learning opportunity! It's better than reading 50 pages in an old computer book, right? :)

Microsoft Publisher

Pre-designed publications in Publisher
Print publications:
Quick Publications, Advertisements, Award Certificates, Banners, Brochures, Business Cards, Business Forms, Calendars, Catalogs, Envelopes, Flyers, Gift Certificates, Greeting Cards, Invitation Cards, Labels, Letterhead, Menus, Newsletters, Paper Folding Projects, Postcards, Programs, Resumes, Signs, With Compliments Cards

NCAA Tourney Fun

Emailing With Your New GCSS Account

If you have not created a new profile for your GCSS email, let me know when we get started.

For those of you that have created your email account, please log in now.

USERNAME: first.last1234@students.gcssk12.net

PASSWORD: the password you created

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