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Tues Nov 29

Do Now: Go to http://easybib.com and log in with your Gmail Account

Classwork:
Presentation on creating bibliography and annotations in easy bib

Presentation on using google books for primary and secondary research

Independent: Create annotations and citations in Easy Bib - ONE secondary source and ONE primary source.

Homework- Continue reading on topic

Welcome 9th Graders!

Do Now: Create a gmail account or sign into your gmail account

Classwork:

1. Take a picture of yourself in Photobooth. Rename it Your First name Last Initial

2. Attach it to an email to mirandagt2014@gmail.com

3. In the email, write your NHD topic, thesis, partners, and type of project you’d like to work on (documentary, website, performance, paper, or exhibit)

4. Copy one primary source link on your topic into the email

5. Send the email

Homework: Read 10 pages in your library books on NHD topic.

Example: Hi, My name is ______ 1. My NHD Topic is ______________________. My partners are_____________________. My thesis is __________________________. I would like to create a documentary, paper, website, exhibit, performance

Primary Source Link http://____________

Give Thanks!

Do Now: Read How to Write a Thank you Note

http://www.themorningnews.org/article/how-to-write-a-thank-you-note

Classwork: Take two minutes to think about people in your life who have helped you recently-family, friends, classmates, teachers. Using advice from the article, take markers and paper and write thank you notes to those people. Design and embellish as you like.

Homework: Practice a random act of kindness this weekend- wash the dishes without being asked; hold the door open for a stranger; pick up some litter on your way to the bus stop. Be thankful for your youth, your health, your intelligence, and for all the people who care for you.

Thurs. Nov 17

Do Now: Open up the worksheets

Classwork:
Continue primary source research

Homework: Reading research

Wed. NOV 16: Primary Sources

Do Now: What is a primary source? What is the best way to find these sources?
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/primarysources.asp

ANALYZING Primary sources
Use one of the worksheets (depending on type of source)
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/worksheets/

Find Primary Sources:
Library of Congress
National Archives
Duke Legal Library
http://www.lib.jmu.edu/resources/primary_sources.aspx
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/REVhistorysources.htm
http://library.csusm.edu/subject_guides/history/online_primary.asp

MON NOV 14

Do Now: Make sure you have emailed me your topic selection essay- mirandagt2014@gmail.com

Classwork: 

Choice #1: Continue research and analysis of primary sources for NHD. Begin project construction - especially work on writing the script, story board, captions.

Choice #2 Artist Research Project

http://conhigh2011.blogspot.com/2010/11/artist-research-project.html

Wed Nov 9

Do Now: Create an account on nhd.weebly.com to try out.

Direct Instruction: NHD weebly - types of projects that would work for website design

Independent: Look over http://www.designer-daily.com/50-great-websites-designs-for-your-inspiration-2372

Continue to find primary sources to build your project
Work on topic essay (9th grade)

Exit ticket: Would your project work as website? Why or why not?

Homework: Continue research and reading.

Mon Nov 7

Do Now: Check your email for missing work assignment from teacher

Classwork:
Teacher presentation on iMovie and Documentary best practices
Read:
http://www.filmmakingstuff.com/12-tips-how-to-make-a-documentary/ iMovie (Documentary)

Open iMovie and experiment with adding photos and voiceovers
Continue finding primary sources for your project

Email me what you learned and what kind of project you would like to construct.

Homework: Complete any missing assignments for the term.

Fri Nov 4

Do Now: Review of Research Techniques (Textedit, Spreeder, iTunes, Databases, Youtube)

Classwork: Work on your topic selection essay (10th grade) and 2 minute pitch (9th grade) for NHD classes.

Homework: Topic Selection Essay and NHD Pitch are DUE MONDAY! Finish any incomplete work for the week.


Thursday Nov 3

Do Now: Open iTunes Store

Classwork:
Direct: Teacher Demonstration of using iTunes to find podcasts and other materials for your topics
Independent: Listen to a podcast or video (pbs, history.com) on your topic (headphones). If you did not bring headphones, you must continue using spreeder.com to speed read your research articles

Homework/Exit Ticket: Email mirandagt2014@gmail.com with a summary of today's research

WED Nov 2

Do Now: Open Text Edit in your Applications Folder

Classwork:
Direct
Teacher Presentation on using Textedit for Text to Speech (Read articles aloud)
Teacher presentation on using Spreeder.com (refresher)

Independent
Copy and paste an article on your research topic into spreeder or textedit to spped read or read aloud.

Exit Ticket:
Email mirandagt2014@gmail.com with a summary of what you learned about your topic today. Focus on the ESP (Economic, Social, Political)

Homework: Continue working on your topic selection essay

Tues Nov 1

Do Now: Find a text based article on your NHD topic. Select the text and go to Edit-> Copy

Classwork:
Follow presentation on using SPREEDER

http://spreeder.com/


Edit -> Paste info from your research into the spreeder box

Use settings to adjust to 300-400 wpm


Read your selection

Summarize what you read in your google docs/easy bib for NHD


Homework: Continue working on research and topic selection essay for NHD