Hello, TITANS!!
Welcome to Genius Hour #1
Today is 8/15/16.
Here is your assignment:
1. Visit this website. Watch the video "What is Genius Hour?" Write a 10 word summary of the video.
2. Write 2 research questions about Cell phones and Teenagers OR 2 research questions about Cell phones and education.
3. Conduct some research on the internet to find information that answers your questions! You may use websites that are academic in nature. This means wikipedia, ask.com, any wiki site, yahoo asks, etc are NOT permitted.
4. Write a short 100 word reflection on what you discovered during your research and your research process. Be ready to share what you learned about the process and the answers to at least one question.
5. Create a Works Cited page using an MLA citation generator or Microsoft Word's citation generator. Use these options: Citation Machine or Ref Me)
Or do a google search for citation Generator MLA
6. Closure: Post in the comments below 1 thing you learned today.
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Sunday, August 14, 2016
GENIUS HOUR!!Day 2 8/22/2016
Way to go PV Cheer, Band, & Football!! Awesome Game and performances!! It was Awesome to see the crowd! Way to represent PV!!
Genius Hour Day 2!
Today is 8/22/16.
Objective: Complete further research on the Beowulf-era in order to build background knowledge.
Bellwork: Write down the objective. What was one thing you learned while playing the Viking game on Friday?
Here is your assignment:
1. Write 2 research questions EACH about 2 of the following topics:
A) Vikings
B) Geats
C) Ancient Europe
D) The Middle Ages in the United Kingdom
E) Tradition of Heroes
F) Old English
G) Danes
H) Old Norse Surnames, Danish Surnames, Icelandic Surnames, Norwegian Surnames, Swedish Surnames
2. Spend no more than 45 minutes conducting research on the internet to find information that answers your questions! You may use websites that are academic in nature. This means wikipedia, ask.com, any wiki site, yahoo asks, etc are NOT permitted.
3. Write a short 100 word reflection on what you discovered during your research and your research process. Be ready to share what you learned about the process and the answers to at least one question. Please type this on Word, save as: Your Name and GH day 2, and then drop box the document.
4. Create a Works Cited page using an MLA citation generator or Microsoft Word's citation generator. Use these options: Citation Machine or Ref Me)
Or do a google search for citation Generator MLA
5. Closure: Present to 2 other people 1 important thing you learned
Genius Hour Day 2!
Today is 8/22/16.
Objective: Complete further research on the Beowulf-era in order to build background knowledge.
Bellwork: Write down the objective. What was one thing you learned while playing the Viking game on Friday?
Here is your assignment:
1. Write 2 research questions EACH about 2 of the following topics:
A) Vikings
B) Geats
C) Ancient Europe
D) The Middle Ages in the United Kingdom
E) Tradition of Heroes
F) Old English
G) Danes
H) Old Norse Surnames, Danish Surnames, Icelandic Surnames, Norwegian Surnames, Swedish Surnames
2. Spend no more than 45 minutes conducting research on the internet to find information that answers your questions! You may use websites that are academic in nature. This means wikipedia, ask.com, any wiki site, yahoo asks, etc are NOT permitted.
3. Write a short 100 word reflection on what you discovered during your research and your research process. Be ready to share what you learned about the process and the answers to at least one question. Please type this on Word, save as: Your Name and GH day 2, and then drop box the document.
4. Create a Works Cited page using an MLA citation generator or Microsoft Word's citation generator. Use these options: Citation Machine or Ref Me)
Or do a google search for citation Generator MLA
5. Closure: Present to 2 other people 1 important thing you learned
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Internet Safety
Hi, all, welcome back to Genius Hour!!
9/12/16
OBJECTIVE:
Evaluate information regarding internet safety in order to create an appropriate and safe gmail account.
BELL WORK: Write down the objective. What do you think about internet safety?
1. Create 3 questions you have about internet safety (How to be safe on the internet) & safe email addresses.
2. Conduct some research on the internet to find information that answers your questions! You may use websites that are academic in nature. This means wikipedia, ask.com, any wiki site, yahoo asks, etc are NOT permitted.
3. Write a short 100 word reflection on what you discovered during your research and your research process. Be ready to share what you learned about the process and the answers to at least one question.
4. Create a professional, safe, and school appropriate gmail email address. Warnings: do not use your full name. No identifying dates (no birth dates, birth years or graduation years, no indications as to locations--no zip codes address numbers! Palo Verde Magnet High School info.) I suggest you use your first initial and last name with a number or your first name last name initial with a number. PLease make sure your password is something you will remember!!!!
5. Complete the google FORMS doc HERE _____CLICK HERE_________
6. Create a Works Cited page to document the websites/articles you used. Use a MLA citation generator or Microsoft Word's citation generator. Use these options: Citation Machine or Ref Me)
7. Or do a google search for citation Generator MLA
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
GH: Begin Blogging!!!!
Happy Monday!
9/19
Today you get to become a BLOGGER!!!Whoohoo!!
Objective: Understand, in order to use, the blogger.com website.
Bellwork: Write down the objective. Have you ever visited a blog? If so, what was it about. If not, what do you know about Blogs/Vlogs?
1. Create 3 questions you have about blogging/blogs.
2. Conduct some research on the internet (use blogger.com) to find information that answers your questions! You may use websites that are academic in nature. This means wikipedia, ask.com, any wiki site, yahoo asks, etc are NOT permitted.
3. Create a blogger.com blog and set up pages using the GH Blog Guidelines.
4. Post your 3 questions you have about blogging on your new blog. Use the requirements to create your blog! Put your answers in a reflection on your first blog.
Write a short 100 word reflection ON your HOME blog page, on what you discovered during your research and your research process. Be ready to share what you learned about the process and the answers to at least one questions.
5. submit your blog url here___________CLICK HERE
Also we will begin the college and career unit next week!
Please see or email me if you have ANY questions!!
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9/19
Today you get to become a BLOGGER!!!Whoohoo!!
Objective: Understand, in order to use, the blogger.com website.
Bellwork: Write down the objective. Have you ever visited a blog? If so, what was it about. If not, what do you know about Blogs/Vlogs?
1. Create 3 questions you have about blogging/blogs.
2. Conduct some research on the internet (use blogger.com) to find information that answers your questions! You may use websites that are academic in nature. This means wikipedia, ask.com, any wiki site, yahoo asks, etc are NOT permitted.
3. Create a blogger.com blog and set up pages using the GH Blog Guidelines.
4. Post your 3 questions you have about blogging on your new blog. Use the requirements to create your blog! Put your answers in a reflection on your first blog.
Write a short 100 word reflection ON your HOME blog page, on what you discovered during your research and your research process. Be ready to share what you learned about the process and the answers to at least one questions.
5. submit your blog url here___________CLICK HERE
Also we will begin the college and career unit next week!
Please see or email me if you have ANY questions!!
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9/26/16
Quarter 1 Formative and COLLEGE RESEARCH!!
Agenda:
- Quarter 1 Formative
- Pick up your AoW #7
- Complete the assignment below.
OBJECTIVE:
Evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem
BELL WORK:
Write down the objective. What are your plans for after high school? If you put “IDK”, what is 1 thing you have always wanted to do and why?
ANTICIPATORY SET:
Think about the last 3 years. Think about how you felt as a freshman and what you thought as a freshmen about graduating. Think about the first time you were asked what you want to be when you grow up. Share this information with a partner. What did you say/think/do?
Assignment:
- Complete the Formative assessment for Q1 at the schoolcity website. See below for the information:
- Steps: Go to this website: Quarter 1 Formative on School City
- Put in your TUSD login information. Click “Assessments” Your Pin code is 5688. Answer the questions as best you can. This should not take long. Once you are done, go on to the worksheet
2. Post 2-3 questions you have about colleges and scholarships. Complete the College and Scholarship research worksheet. (Homework is the Fasfa worksheet due next Monday). Post on your blog a quick 100 word reflection of your research on your Genius hour/SIP blog.
3. Finish the CLOSURE (required for GH/SIP Participation grade!)
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10/3/16 -- FASFA
Congrats all!!!
You have almost finished the first quarter of the 2016-2017 School Year!!
Here is your assignment for the day!
Objective: Use computers and internet to begin filling out the FASFA! OR Write for an extended period of time.
Bellwork: Write down the objective. Describe 2 ways you have grown this semester. OR Write down 2 good things that you have accomplished this semester.
Assignment:
A. On your blog, write 3-5 questions you have about financial aid.
B. Begin filling out the Fasfa (Fasfa website) as much as you can. You must have a FAS ID, in order to start. If you do not, do some research on your questions. Post the ANSWERS on your blog and then you may work on any missing assignments.
C. If you are unable to complete or do anything on the Fasfa, you may work on any missing assignments. You need to check either the STUDENTVUE for the assignment or our edmodo site. The group code is r75fxs
D. If you need help with your blog either see me or click on the page above labeled "Blogging Help" and do some research.
E. Once your are done, Click on the HAPPY OCTOBER link below and complete the info.
CLOSURE: CLICK here for the closure HAPPY OCTOBER
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10/17/16
Sat/PSAT Practice
I hope you all had a great Fall Break!
Here is today's assignment. Please don't forget that you will be taking the SAT on WEDNESDAY!!!
OBJECTIVE:
Evaluate information regarding the SAT OR PSAT in order to familiarize yourself with the test and reflect on your skills
BELL WORK:
Write down the objective. How will the SAT or PSAT affect you personally or academically? Or Write 2 sentences about why you believe tests are or are not a part of the “real world” after high school.
Computer Lab ASSIGNMENT GH
1. On your blog home page (remember that you need to go to blogger.com to log in), write your answer to the bellwork and 1 question about the SAT/PSAT you would like to answer today.
(2nd period: NOTE: If you have not created a blog yet you must do so ON YOUR OWN TIME!! ASAP!! visit the page: Create a Blog day OR Blogging HELP tab )
2. Complete (or start) a SAT or PSAT practice test on the college board website or the khan Academy website. Do as many questions as you can in 30 minutes. Check your answers for the next 10 minutes. and then complete # 3 below and the closure! :)
(2nd period: NOTE: If you have not created a blog yet you must do so ON YOUR OWN TIME!! ASAP!! visit the page: Create a Blog day OR Blogging HELP tab )
2. Complete (or start) a SAT or PSAT practice test on the college board website or the khan Academy website. Do as many questions as you can in 30 minutes. Check your answers for the next 10 minutes. and then complete # 3 below and the closure! :)
Note: You do not need to print anything! Use a word document for your answers or you may print out an ANSWER Sheet only!!
SAT PRACTICE with College Board OR Khan Acadamy
3. Write a short 100 word reflection ON your HOME blog page, about what you discovered today. Be sure to also include your practice test score OR if you didn’t finish, your final thought on the test. (Note: if you are uncomfortable posting your score, just come tell me) your research and your research process. Be ready to share what you learned about the process and the answers to at least one question.
3. Write a short 100 word reflection ON your HOME blog page, about what you discovered today. Be sure to also include your practice test score OR if you didn’t finish, your final thought on the test. (Note: if you are uncomfortable posting your score, just come tell me) your research and your research process. Be ready to share what you learned about the process and the answers to at least one question.
4. Complete the CLOSURE HERE: Click here for the Closure :)
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Bellwork: Write down the objective. How much do you need to complete today in order to finish your final draft of your Personal Statement Essay?
3. Write a 5 sentence reflection on what you learned during this unit. Please post to your blog and complete the closure.
October 24th -- Personal Statement Essay Final Draft
OBJECTIVE: Using feedback from your fellow students, create a final draft of your personal statement essay.
Bellwork: Write down the objective. How much do you need to complete today in order to finish your final draft of your Personal Statement Essay?
Assignment:
1. Review the Partner Workshop Worksheet. Make any changes to your rough draft and begin typing your final draft. IT MUST BE TYPED! 12 point font either Times New Roman or Tahoma or Courier New.
2. Once you have finished typing, please either drop box it to my folder, or drop box it on SYNERGY StudentVUE or Print it. You need to turn in: Your HoY answers, ALL 3 rough drafts, your Peer Editing Worksheet, and a FINAL Draft.
2. Once you have finished typing, please either drop box it to my folder, or drop box it on SYNERGY StudentVUE or Print it. You need to turn in: Your HoY answers, ALL 3 rough drafts, your Peer Editing Worksheet, and a FINAL Draft.
3. Write a 5 sentence reflection on what you learned during this unit. Please post to your blog and complete the closure.
2nd Period: You need to post this on your blog. If you have not created a blog yet please see me ASAP!! or Visit the OLD GH Assignments blog to find out what you need to do.
Closure Complete this CLOSURE
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