Computer Tech
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Term 1
Assignments
14AUG Word Processor Letter: Using a word processor, write a simple letter to Mr. Allred and send it to him via email [email protected] (not shared, EMAILED)
17AUG (GD1) Google Docs Functions. Using the following document as a reference, replicate all of the settings displayed. Submit the assignment by sharing with Mr. Allred. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HczaGTJxBamaoHsjtCyctafEy2yXpPJmL3U1PnpWwDw/edit?usp=sharing
23AUG Resume. Write a complete resume (feel free to use the google template) and share it with Mr. Allred
28AUG Collaboration. Open a blank google doc with a friend or classmate (using sharing). Make sure you are both able to edit the document from separate computers. Begin a story with "Once upon a time" and then take turns adding to the story one sentence at a time. Take at least 10 turns each, end the story, and then share it with Mr. Allred
30AUG PP1. Using google slides, make a simple slide show with at least three slides. The presentation should also include multiple styles of fonts, background colors or pictures, bullets, and at least one animation or slide transition. Share with Mr. Allred
06SEP H.O.R.S.E. with Google slides. Try to recreate the following: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aODYvSkBGtmbwtCQ_9n29y5pSlj_yOZcQtj4nA8VKFg/edit?usp=sharing
09SEP 2-Page Essay. Use a word processor to write an essay that is at least two pages. This can double as an assignment for another class. The essay must be proof-read and polished (no spelling or grammar errors) before it is submitted.
13SEP Spreadsheet Basics. Duplicate the following effects using this spreadsheet as an example: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S6kYIe5f6x3kVCNUu197wJn8mNHTyJwWKrgDxLJmVTY/edit?usp=sharing
20SEP Grades Spreadsheet. Use google sheets to make a simple spreadsheet to keep track of grades. Choose at least 4 of your classes. For each class on a separate sheet, make a list of class assignments, the total points possible, and your score that you got on each assignment. Use SUM() to get the total points possible as well as your total score. Then, write a simple formula to find your percentage in the class. On a final sheet, make a list of all your classes and your current grades. Insert a chart to display your grades visually.
27SEP Google Sketchup Basic House (Sketchup1). Follow Google's Sketchup Tutorial number 2. You should end up with a nice little house.
27SEP Sketchup1. Use the tutorial "Part -2" from this link:
https://www.sketchup.com/learn/videos/826
Then use my.sketchup.com to follow the instructions and make your own.
https://www.sketchup.com/learn/videos/826
Then use my.sketchup.com to follow the instructions and make your own.
02OCT Sketchup2. Use the tutorial "Part -3" from this link:
https://www.sketchup.com/learn/videos/826
Then use my.sketchup.com to follow the instructions and make your own.
https://www.sketchup.com/learn/videos/826
Then use my.sketchup.com to follow the instructions and make your own.
06OCT Sketchup3. Use the tutorial "Part -3" from this link:
https://www.sketchup.com/learn/videos/826
Then use my.sketchup.com to follow the instructions and make your own.
https://www.sketchup.com/learn/videos/826
Then use my.sketchup.com to follow the instructions and make your own.
09OCT Sketchup masterpiece. Make a detailed and high-quality model on Sketchup using a variety of tools and techniques. Make something recognizable, not just abstract shapes and stuff.
08NOV Codecademy. Do the python course all the way to the chapter about Functions
15Nov Mad Libs. Make a program that prompts a user for nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc and then fills them in to make an amusing story.
27Nov Higher Lower Use python.codnex.net to program a game where you try to guess a number between 0 and 100, the program will tell you "higher" or "lower" until you guess the correct number. Have the computer keep track of the number of guesses it takes you.
29NOV Lower Higher Use python.codnex.net to program the same game but from the opposite perspective. In other words, the user thinks of the number and the computer guesses. The user provides feedback each guess such as 'h' for higher, 'l' for lower, and 'c' for correct (or anything like that).
06DEC Square root. Use python.codnex.net to make a program that finds the square root of a number. You are not allowed to use the built-in square root function.
15NOV Final project. Make a program of your own choice. Make it cool and put it in your portfolio.
Quizzes
01SEP Word Processing Quiz. Quiz can be found here.
30Sep Typing Test. Go to this website: https://www.typing.com/typingtest and select a typing test (any time limit is fine). Achieve a typing score of at least 45 WPM with at least 90% accuracy. This can be practiced on your own but must be performed real-time in front of Mr. Allred to receive credit.
Term 2
Assignments
16Oct Scratch1 Go to scratch.mit.edu and follow the directions on the first tutorial called "Getting Started with Scratch". Save and email it to Mr. Allred.
18Oct Scratch2 go to scratch.mit.edu and do the THIRD tutorial called "Animate a Name".
23OCT Scratch3 Go to scratch.mit.edu and do any of the remaining tutorials that we haven't yet done.
26OCT ScratchFinal Use scratch.mit.edu to make YOUR OWN program or game. Be creative, do something that you can be proud of and will want to add to your portfolio.
01NOV Python1 go to codecademy.com and do the first three units of the Python course.
03NOV Python2 go to codecademy.com and do the 4th unit of the Python course.
13NOV Finish the python learning course up to (and including) the section called "Functions"
15NOV Use the online IDE python.codnex.net to write a Mad Lib program. The program prompts the user for multiple nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and anything else you want. The program then prints an amusing result.
Tests