T2 - Assignments

Photoshop

Students will create a Tree in Photoshop using a new layer for each additional item in their image.  They will use the following skills:
  • Using layers
  • Choosing foreground/background colors
  • Gradient Tool
  • Save as .psd file /Save as .jpg file
  • Choosing different brushes and brush sizes
Once completed, the student will upload their assignment as a .jpg file to Google Drive and share it with the teacher. 

​Photo of tree by Yamilet C. (2016)

Tinkercad

Log in to your school google account.  Then go to ​https://www.tinkercad.com/

Using the tools - Create a design on something useful. 
When you have completed your design, Click on DESIGN - Download for 3D printing and save it as a .stl file.  Check with your teacher for the USB drive to transfer the file. 

Digital Literacy Curriculum

​We are currently working on a Digital Literacy curriculum by EverFi.  Students must have a score of 7/10 (70%) to pass.  They can retake tests if their score is less than 70%.  Click here to access the EverFi website.  Each student has their own user name and password.  If you have any questions, please contact me.

Typing Practice

STudents have all been assigned user names and passwords for https://www.typing.com/

Typing tests are given through this website ​http://www.powertyping.com/typing_test/typing_test.html_

Learning to Code

Students are getting an introduction to programming through http://code.org where they are spending an hour to learn to code.  Code.org teaches basic programming logic and skills in javascript programming, while using a program that has "blocks" that are pre-written with the java script code.  Here are some additional websites where students can practice their coding skills. 

Code Academy http://www.codeacademy.com
      Learn Python, javascript, jQuery, Python, Ruby, PHP

Scratch http://scratch.mit.edu


Getting to Know You Through Facebook
Complete the Facebook worksheet, Print the worksheet and write it out in your neatest handwriting.