Wednesday, October 5, 2011

ATTENTION SENIORS!

If you have NOT sat for your senior portrait, you MUST call Vogue Photography TODAY to do so ASAP. (215) 624-2536
7136 Frankford Ave # 38
Philadelphia, PA 19135-1078

BRING IN your BABY pictures for us to scan! Please write your name on the back and subit to Shannon Edwards. If you have a digital copy (on flash or a camera card), you can bring that in to the IMC or email mirandagt@gmail.com

Senior polls were distributed during advisory today WED OCT 5. If you are absent, please see MS THOMPSON in IMC to fill out a poll (Period 1-3).

We need pictures from FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORE, and JUNIOR years!

You may create an account at http://replayit.com/ and upload photos directly to the site! See Ms Thompson or Brittany Washington during MODS 1-3 for more details.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP INFO HERE!
and HERE

FREE SAT PREP and other INFO


Monday, June 14, 2010

Period 1 and Period 2 M-Z

Final Assignment!
Email me a self assessment of your work this year- what you learned about technology, art and service, as well as the grade you think you deserve and why

Classwork- ALL major assignments and DO NOWs must be complete by THIS Fri. June 11

Assessment- FAILURE to submit a self assessment will mean that you give yourself a ZERO.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

FINAL project- DUE BY FRI JUNE 11!!!

Final Assignment!
Email me a self assessment of your work this year- what you learned about technology, art and service, as well as the grade you think you deserve and why

Classwork- ALL major assignments and DO NOWs must be complete by THIS Fri. June 11

Assessment- FAILURE to submit a self assessment will mean that you give yourself a ZERO.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Period 1 and 2 M-Z


Do Now: Review grades for term 4

Classwork: Continue working on PSA/Web/Street art stencils- DUE FRI JUNE 4!!!

HOMEWORK: REVIEW all MISSING assignments and COMPLETE by JUNE 11- EMAIL me at mirandagt2012@gmail.com when complete.

Major Assignments
Brochure - 100 pts
Weebly/PSA/Art- 200 pts
Service plan EMAIL- 50 pts

Classwork assignments (20-25 pts each):

Brochure due




Wed. 6/2 Period 1 and 2 M-L

Period 1- Continue working on PSA, weebly and other service projects. When complete, call me over to review.

Period 2- Assembly at NCC.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Tues. 6/1 Period 1 and 2 M-L

Do Now:
Read Our Epic Foolishness and post a 7-10 sentence reaction to your blog.
OR
Read Backward at Bagram and post a 7-10 sentence reaction to your blog.

Classwork: Begin to finish your PSA, WEEBLY, or Street Art campaign for Service Learning topic. ALL WORK will be DUE this FRI June 4.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Period 4

Do NOW-
Choice 1: Read this ARTICLE about the IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN in creating a better world. Write a 7-10 sentence reaction to the article citing facts and your own opinion.

Choice 2: Read THIS ARTICLE about the possibility of building a mosque on the site of the new World Trade Center. Do you agree or disagree? Write 7-10 sentence reaction to the article.

Classwork: Continue working on Service Projects. REMEMBER- you only have ONE MORE WEEK to turn in ALL WORK (DO NOWs and SERVICE projects - brochure, PSA, weebly, street art)

ASSESSMENT- Blog post (Do NOW) & Engaged in classwork - 50 points.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

WED. 5/26 Period 2 A-L and Period 4

DoNow: READ this article on using the word 'retard' as a put-down.

EMAIL ME (mirandagt2012@gmail.com)
  • Brief summary of the article - 3 sentences- main points
  • Your thoughts and feelings about using these kinds of words
  • Did this article change your thoughts or feelings at all? Why or why not

CLASSWORK: Continue working on service projects:
  • Brochures
  • Data- research, creating charts, surveys, graphs, etc
  • PSA iMovie ads
  • Weebly site
  • Graphic design-chart street art campaigns
EVERYONE in the group MUST be working on something to turn in.

ASSESSMENT- Email DoNow reaction (30 points) Engaged in project- (20 points)

TUES 5/25 Period 2 A-L (period 4 on trip)

Do Now: Read over How to make a good PSA
On your blog, begin to brainstorm/ map out/answer the different questions about making a PSA

Classwork: Continue creating your PSA in iMovie, storyboards, and WEEBLy sites about your service topic. More resources below

Assessment: Blog post with ideas mapped out (25 points) Engaged in classwork.

Street ChalkArt Campaign

Weebly Site

Monday, May 24, 2010

Mon 5/24 Period 2 A-L & Period 4

Do Now (period 4): Look at the activities planned for tomorrow's Minority Law Day
http://www.pabar.org/public/education/lawday/10ldinformation.asp

Review directions for the trip tomorrow
  • Meet in lobby at 7:45 am- I will take roll
  • Leave by 8 am
  • Septa to Montgomery Stop (Cecil B Moore)
  • Walk to Beasley School of Law (1 block)
  • Lunch and snack provided
  • WEAR comfortable appropriate clothing
  • Dismissed from Temple to home @ 2:30 pm
Classwork: Continue working on your service projects including
  • Brochures
  • Data- research, creating charts, surveys, graphs, etc
  • PSA iMovie ads
  • Weebly site
  • Graphic design-chart street art campaigns
Assessment: Engaged in classwork (20 points)

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Period 1 and 2 M-L

Do Now- CHOOSE ONE STORY from the WASHINGTON POST about the oil spill. On your blog, summarize what you read, and write an opinion in support or against the information presented.

Classwork- Continue working on one or more of the following
  • A public service announcement on your topic (think of the different seatbelt ads)
  • A WEEBLY site that gives information about your topic or organization- ALWAYS CHOOSE OPTION A when you publish (address: http://yourtopic.WEEBLY.com - see me with questions)
  • Use online graphic design sites to create a visual stunning chalk art campign to promote your topic or organization
Helpful hints- START with a GREAT Slogan, BRAINSTORM ideas, DISCUSS with partners, EXPERIMENT with a couple ideas, BUILD your project.

Assessment: Blog post on oil spill (25 points), Engaged in classwork (25 points)

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Graphic Design/Service Resources

Street ChalkArt Campaign

Weebly Site

Period 1 and 2 M-L

Do Now: Read over How to make a good PSA
On your blog, begin to brainstorm/ map out/answer the different questions about making a PSA

Classwork: Continue creating your PSA in iMovie, storyboards, and WEEBLy sites about your service topic. I will come around to discuss and help.

Assessment: Blog post with ideas mapped out (50 points)

Monday, May 17, 2010

Mon May 17 Period 1 & 2m-z

Do Now: Example PSAs- Seatbelts. After watching the video as a class, we will determine how they affect our emotions, propaganda techniques, slogans, and overall effectiveness.

CLASSWORK:
Determine if you will be working on a PSA, WEEBLY site, or graphic design/chalk art campaign. Begin brainstorming, planning, and making your project.

ASSESSMENT:
EMAIL me:
1. Which PSA was most effective for you and why. Will you change your behavior- increase seatbelt use- based on the ads?
2. Will you be making a PSA, WEEBLY site, or Street Art chalk campaign (Banksy, Spray) to promote your topic or organization?
3. A couple possible Slogans (Embrace Life, Buckle Up, Click it or Ticket) for your topic.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Thurs: Period 2 A-L & Period 4

Do Now: Read and discuss the following slogans. Try to identify as many as possible. How does the slogan tie the product to your awareness?

"Do the Dew"_________ "Have it your way"_________

"Need a moment?"_________ "Zoom, zoom" _________

"Because you’re worth it."_________ "It's everywhere you want to be" _________

"I'm loving it" _________ "Eat fresh" _________

"Open happiness"_________ "Let's build something together" _________

"I'm a _________ and _________ was my idea" ____________

"Drive one" _________ "Taste the rainbow" ____________

"A simpler way to ship" _________ "Snap, Crackle, Pop" __________

Monday, May 10, 2010

Period 2 A-L & Period 4

Do Now: Guest speaker Jamir Cherry will discuss his ADVOCACY volunteer hours and the event he participated in on Sat. 5/8.

Classwork (ALL WEEK):
  1. Watch and discuss the Embrace Life PSA
  2. Work on your own PSA using iMovie, Windows Movie Maker or Final Cut
  3. Continue working on research, flyers, activities for service learning
  4. Begin a WEEBLY site to promote your cause or event.
Assessment: Engaged in discussion and classwork (20 points)
FINAL PSA and WEEBLY will be worth 200 POINTS!!!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Friday 5/7 Period 1 and 2 M-Z

Good morning! Thank you for your excellent behavior and work today with Ms. Madhi while I am proctoring the AP exam. If you have any problems try to
  • Ask a classmate for help
  • Offer to help a classmate if you know what you are doing
  • Switch computers if something goes wrong
  • Offer to share a computer with your service learning group so extra students can use one
  • Wait until lunch and I'll be back to the lab to assist.

DO NOW: Watch this PSA (sound not needed if you don't have headphones)
EMAIL ME (mirandagt2012@gmail.com) your thoughts. Is this PSA effective? Why or why not? What is it promoting? What kind of PSA could you make about your topic?


Classwork: Work on one of the following:
  • Research for service learning (facts, data, photos, charts, ideas for fundraising)
  • Create a brochure that clearly explains your topic and ways to help
  • Create a 30-60 sec iMovie about your topic or event (PSA, ad, call for help, etc)
  • Create a site promoting your cause using WEEBLY or BLOGGER

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Wed. 5/5 Period 1 and 2 M-Z

Do Now: Read this ARTICLE on the Marefat School and BROWSE the IMAGES taken by their students and ours.

ON YOUR BLOG- Post your favorite image from Being We the People and list ways our school can strengthen our partnership with Marefat.

ALSO- I have pledged $100 to the school's technology fund. If the sophomore class can raise more than $100 for the school, then everyone may chew gum in the IMC for the month of May.

Classwork: Begin working on PSA (public service announcement) using iMovie. You may use Photobooth or iMovie to record yourself, as well as charts and images from the web.See me about youtube or other video sites.

Assessment:
  • Blog post: 25 points
  • Engaged in classwork/iMovie (teacher observation): 25 points

Monday, May 3, 2010

Tues. 5/4 Period 1 and 2 M-Z

Do Now:
  • Go to: http://breadartproject.com/#/home
  • Click: Make Art (Lower left corner)
  • Choose: Mart Art
  • Create: Use the tools to create an original art work
  • Screenshot: When complete use SHIFT COMMAND and 4 to take a screenshot of your art
  • Save: When complete, click Save Bread Art and complete name/email info
ON YOUR BLOG upload your bread art screenshot and list 3-5 things you learned about hunger from the site.

Classwork: Continue service projects (storybooks, activity planning, brochures, videos, etc)