[Assignment] Challenge Accepted

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The challenge grade allows students to choose from various topics to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. Challenges award points based on their difficulty. Students can complete any challenges they want in any order they choose.

• JUNE 1, 2017 is the last day to complete challenges.

The list of challenges is listed in this blog post. Please check this post on a regular basis for updates.

Challenge Points

1. Point Maximum: 1,000 Points
2. Minimum Passing Score: 700 Points

You MAY earn more than 1,000 points by completing enough challenges. These additional points will act as extra credit for the 4th quarter.

Challenge Log Setup

You will need your journal to keep track of your challenges. Please look at the picture below for an example. Your challenge log should look like this!

Internet Challenges

• Determine your IP address and geolocation information. [25 Points]
• Determine the WHOIS for the domain duvalschools.org and identify the Registrant Name. [25 Points]

Gaming Challenges [No cheats or hacks allowed.]

Gaming Challenges can only be completed if you have no zero grades on classwork, homework, and projects. If you are currently missing an assignment, it can be completed for 25% credit at any time. Late work must be submitted via e-mail.

• Race Mr. Kelley in NitroType. [25 Points]
• Beat Mr. Kelley in NitroType. [50 Points]
• Build a working roller coaster in Roller Coaster Tycoon: Deluxe. [Game Desktop] [25 Points]
• Successfully complete Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition. [Game Desktop] [75 Points]
• Successfully complete The Dig. [Game Desktop] [75 Points]
• Score 1,000 points or more in Atomix. [Linux Only] [25 Points]
• Complete missions 1-5 in Astromenace. [Linux Only] [25 Points]
• Win a game of Armagetron 3D vs. the CPU. [Linux Only] [25 Points]
• Survive to level 10 or higher on the MMS Minecraft Hardcore Survival Server. See Mr. Kelley for server information. Paid Minecraft account is required. [50 Points]

Hardware Challenges

• Successfully install and then remove a DIMM. [25 Points]
• Successfully install and then remove a CD or DVD drive. [25 Points]
• Successfully install and then remove a power supply unit. [25 Points]
• Successfully install and then remove an expansion card. [25 Points]
• Successfully install and then remove a CPU. [25 Points]
• Make a working Cat5 network cable using the TIA 568B specification. [75 Points]
• Successfully burn a CD-R of data files. One CD-R per student will be provided free of charge. [25 Points]

Public Speaking Challenges

• The 60 Second Speech is now a Challenge Grade.[100 Points]

Writing / Desktop Publishing Challenges

• Write an original short story of at least 10 paragraphs. Your short story should include the following:
  1. Introduction
  2. Rising Action
  3. Climax
  4. Falling Action
  5. Finish / Denouement
• A well written, original story is worth 100 points.
• Use the file name: lastname_firstname_challenge_story.doc

Software Challenges

• Successfully install an OS (operating system) on a spare classroom computer. [150 Points]
• Create a Microsoft Access database that does the following:
  1. Contains THREE fields: NAME, CITY, and STATE.
  • Must include ALL 50 states!
  • Names must be different.
  2. Contains 50 Total Records
  3. Uses a SELECT QUERY to sort data.
  This challenge is worth [250 Points].

3D Modeling Challenges

• Create a 60 second animation using Blender that contains the following:
  1. Minimum Resolution: 1024 x 768.
  2. Framerate: 24 Frames Per Second
  3. At least TWO, FULLY-RIGGED, TEXTURED "characters".
  4. Uses physics for either SOFT-BODY or RIGID-BODY objects.
  5. Uses at least two different camera angles / shots.
  6. Uses at least one sound effect (speaker).
  7. File Name: lastname_firstname_blender_challenge
  8. Video is exported as .avi or .mp4 file format.
The Blender animation is worth [500 Points].
• Create a low-poly scene using Blender. See this page for an example.
  1. File name: lastname_firstname_low_poly
  2. File Format: .blend
  The low-poly scene is worth [100 Points].

Coding Challenges

• Complete the CodeAcademy Python course. [250 Points] [ICT-2 ONLY]
• Complete the CodeAcademy JavaScript course. [250 Points]
• Complete the CodeAcademy Learn JavaScript course. [125 Points]
• Complete the CodeAcademy Learn the Command Line course. [50 Points]
• Complete the CodeAcademy Ruby course. [250 Points]
• Complete the CodeAcademy Learn Git course. [50 Points]
• Complete the CodeAcademy PHP course. [100 Points]
• Code a program that represents the Prisoner's Dilemma using Python or JavaScript. [500 Points]

Audio Challenges

• Use Noteflight to create an original song of at least 10 measures. [25 Points]
• Create an original song using tools available on Linux. [100 Points]
• Use Audacity to record and edit a 30-second radio commercial. The commercial should contain the following:
  1. Name of product, company, or service. Who or what is it?
  2. Purpose of product or service. What does it do or why do I want it?
  3. How much does it cost?
  4. File Name: lastname_firstname_radio_commercial
  5. File Format: Wave Audio (.wav)
  The commercial challenge is worth [100 points]. You may work with a partner for [50 Points] each.
• Perform at least three high-quality impressions of famous celebrities, politicians, or historical figures. [75 Points]
  1. Each impression must be at least 10 seconds in length.
  2. Impressions should be recorded using Audacity.
  3. File name: lastname_firstname_impressions
  4. File Type: Wave Audio (.wav)

Physical Challenges

1. Successfully solve a Rubik's Cube. [50 Points]
   • If solved in less than 60 seconds. [+50 Points]