[Daily Agenda] Thursday, November 30, 2017

Topic

Digital Art

Essential Questions

1. What are some of the basic functions of the Krita software?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will review the requirements for the new Draw Something 6 assignment.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on Introduction to Cryptography assignment.

Finish the Introduction to Ancient Cryptography lesson on KhanAcademy.

Begin working on Draw Something 4 and Draw Something 6.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Daily Agenda] Monday, November 27, 2017

Topic

Digital Art

Essential Questions

1. What are some of the basic functions of the Krita software?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will review the requirements for the new Draw Something 6 assignment.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on Introduction to Cryptography assignment.

Finish the Introduction to Ancient Cryptography lesson on KhanAcademy.

Begin working on Draw Something 4 and Draw Something 6.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Assignment] Draw Something 6: Exploring Krita [Freestyle]

Background Info.

Krita is another popular and powerful open-source image editing program. Krita focuses more on artwork and animation and less on photo editing than some other programs. For this assignment you will need to explore the program to learn its many features. This is a freestyle project so you can choose anything as your subject.

Content Rubric

• Your name is placed in the bottom right corner of image. [3 Points]
• Image uses at least three different brushes, pencils, pens, or other tools. [3 Points, 1 each.]
• Image demonstrates investment of time and effort. [4 Points]

Process Rubric

• File name is lastname_firstname_drawsomething6 [2.5 Points]
• File format is .jpg or .png [2.5 Points]
• Submitted to Focus no later than 12/04/2017 at 11:59PM. [5 Points]

Tutorials

Some helpful tutorials to get you started:

1. Tutorial Video #1
2. Black and White Portrait
3. Krita for Game Artists

[Daily Agenda] Friday, November 17, 2017

Topic

Cryptography

Essential Questions

1. What is cryptography and how is it used?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will create their own Cipher Disk to encode and decode secret messages.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on 60 Second Speech #02 A-Day classes will present on Wednesday.

Finish working on the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Finish working on Introduction to Cryptography assignment.

Begin the Introduction to Ancient Cryptography lesson on KhanAcademy.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Activity] Using the Cipher Disk

Directions

Now that you have created your Cipher Disk it is time to crack some codes! Below you will find two coded messages. For the first, the key is provided for you. For the second, you need to use frequency analysis to try and crack the code.

First Message

Key = 15

NDJ PGT P RDST RGPRZTG TMIGPDGSXCPXGT!

Second Message

Key = 9

2 9 19 17 1 9 0 13 15 0 23 1 1.

Third Message

For this message you do not have the key. You will need to use frequency analysis to help you break the code. Hint: What are the most common letters in the English language?

1 13 0 12 16 0 9 24 20 22 9 22 7 20 14 4 14 4 14 7 4 15!

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, November 16, 2017

Topic

Cryptography

Essential Questions

1. What is cryptography and how is it used?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will create their own Cipher Disk to encode and decode secret messages.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on 60 Second Speech #02 A-Day classes will present on Wednesday.

Finish working on the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Finish working on Introduction to Cryptography assignment.

Begin the Introduction to Ancient Cryptography lesson on KhanAcademy.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Daily Agenda] Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Topic

Cryptography

Essential Questions

1. What is cryptography and how is it used?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on 60 Second Speech #02 A-Day classes will present on Wednesday.

Finish working on the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Begin working on Introduction to Cryptography assignment.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Topic

Cryptography

Essential Questions

1. What is cryptography and how is it used?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on 60 Second Speech #02 A-Day classes will present on Wednesday.

Finish working on the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Begin working on Introduction to Cryptography assignment.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Assignment] Introduction to Cryptography

Background

Cryptography is the use of "secret codes" to send and receive messages. In the next few weeks, we will learn about famous uses of cryptography, how it works, and you will create and send some of your own encrypted messages.

Directions

Please click this link to access an engaging online game to learn more about cryptography.

You will need to take notes on important vocabulary terms in your journal!

Label your notes: "Cracking the Code".

Vocabulary Terms

1. Negative Space
2. Visual Cryptography
3. Cryptography
4. Cryptographer
5. Cryptanalyst
6. Frequency Analysis
7. Cipher Disk
8. Cipher Disk - Key

[Daily Agenda] Monday, November 13, 2017

Topic

Online Safety and Privacy

Essential Questions

1. What steps can you take to protect your privacy online?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on 60 Second Speech #02 A-Day classes will present on Wednesday.

Finish working on the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, November 09, 2017

Topic

Online Safety and Privacy

Essential Questions

1. What steps can you take to protect your privacy online?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today day you should:

1. Complete Meme Monday #03: Public Speaking.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Students that have chosen to do so will deliver their 60 Second Speech #02 presentations.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on 60 Second Speech #02 A-Day classes will present on Wednesday.

Finish working on the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Daily Agenda] Wednesday, November 08, 2017

Topic

Online Safety and Privacy

Essential Questions

1. What steps can you take to protect your privacy online?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today day you should:

1. Complete Meme Monday #03: Public Speaking.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Students that have chosen to do so will deliver their 60 Second Speech #02 presentations.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on 60 Second Speech #02 A-Day classes will present on Wednesday.

Finish working on the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, November 07, 2017

Topic

Online Safety and Privacy

Essential Questions

1. What steps can you take to protect your privacy online?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today day you should:

1. Complete Meme Monday #03: Public Speaking.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on 60 Second Speech #02 A-Day classes will present on Wednesday.

Finish working on the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Top 8] Draw Something 2: 4th Period

[Top 8] Draw Something 3: 4th Period

[Daily Agenda] Monday, November 06, 2017

Topic

Online Safety and Privacy

Essential Questions

1. What steps can you take to protect your privacy online?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today day you should:

1. Complete Meme Monday #03: Public Speaking.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on 60 Second Speech #02 A-Day classes will present on Wednesday.

Finish working on the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[In Your Journal] Meme Monday #03: Public Speaking

[40 minutes to complete and submit.] [15 Points]

Does this song describe your thoughts regarding public speaking? If so, there are some tips and tricks you can use to help reduce your anxiety.

Read the following two articles:

1. Article #1: 7 Powerful Public Speaking Tips
2. Public Speaking Tips for Students

After you have read the articles you need to complete the following:

1. Identify at least four tips total from the two articles.
2. Explain how those tips can improve your public speaking.

[Daily Agenda] Friday, November 03, 2017

Topic

Online Safety and Privacy

Essential Questions

1. What steps can you take to protect your privacy online?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today day you should:

1. Complete Meme Monday #02.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on the Microsoft Word Refresher activities.

Complete the Philosophical Chairs #01 article summaries if you have not done so already.

Begin working on 60 Second Speech #02.

Begin working on the Online Privacy and Safety video project.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Top 8] Draw Something 5: 5th Period

[Top 8] Draw Something 5: 1st Period