Week 3 (Dec. 14 - 18, 2009)

Monday and Tuesday:

All Classes : Typing with Ultrakey
Reminder: Practice safe computer usage by following the 20/20 rule. After using the computer for 20 minutes, take a 20 second break away from the computer. Look away from the screen and take your hands off the keyboard and mouse or take a "Stand and Stretch" break.

Complete Lessons and do all the skill checks. We will test again for proficiency on Friday.

Wednesday:

All Classes:

Mr. W Computer Tip #1: Undoing Mistakes. Try this Keyboard Shortcut immediately after you've made a mistake on the computer when using an application.
(On a Mac) Apple+Z
(On a PC) Ctrl+Z

Invention project warm-up. "Hey I could have invented that!!!!" Look at these inventions online.

• Snuggie As Seen on TV!
• Twin Draft Guard As Seen on TV!
• Doggles
• Antenna Balls
• FitDeck

Find 4 or more other things you could have invented if you had just thought of it first.

Record them in your TLC notebooks and then share it with someone in class.

Continue with Typing Practice

Thursday: http://www.storyofstuff.com/

HOLIDAY COUPON BOOKS - Give someone a gift from the heart that also good for the Earth.

Download the Holiday Coupon Book Word Document here.

Friday:

Snow Ball Assembly. Happy Holidays.

 

8th Graders Info:

• Information about the Inventors homework assignment. Here's a link to some info to get your started.