Computer+Applications

=Our Last Week!= 1) 15 minutes typing practice 2) Finish Poster 2: Print it and drop it! 2) Finish back work 3) If you are all done, you can go to the Math playground to review: Prime Factors, GCF and LCM Solving Equations Equivalent Fractions


 * Tuesday:** Computer Applications Final

=Week of May 31-June 4= =media type="custom" key="5839453" align="right"= Poster 2: Create a one-page poster using clipart, AutoShapes and/or WordArt. Make sure that older assignments like Poster, Outline, Internet_RP, Creation have been dropped.

__Brainstorm:__** What is going to be on the Final Exam?
 * Computer Applications Final Exam is Tuesday, June 8.

@http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/postfcs
=__Week of May 24-28__= //Working with graphics in Microsoft Word//
 * 1) Text Wrapping around clipart
 * 2) Manipulating clipart
 * 3) Watermarks
 * 4) Finding Public Domain Images Online
 * 5) Finding other clipart in Microsoft Word Online
 * 6) AutoShapes
 * 7) WordArt

__**Assignment:**__ 1) Insert a page break at the start of the document. On the new page, create a title page with your heading information and an appropriate clipart image. Let this image be a //watermark// on your page. 2) For each of the days of creation, find an appropriate clipart image and insert it into the document. Use text wrapping capabilities to align text appropriately. 3) Format key words in the text so that they are easily visible (use different font color, style, etc.) 4) Take at least one clipart image and manipulate it to change it (delete a portion, recolor, etc.) At the end of the document, show me the original clipart and then copy the changed clipart so I can see your changes. 5) Save the creation file with your last name and drop it to my account using the Drop box.
 * 1 Creation:** Open & save the __Genesis_1__ assignment in your folder. Be sure to put your last name in front of the name of the file. You will find this file in the textfile$ on 'fcsrs1' (T:).

=__Week of May 10-14__=

=__Advanced Formatting for Research Paper__=

These are the files you will need for the Internet Research Paper Project (Advanced Formatting B) media type="custom" key="6089035"

You are going to download the research paper called Astronomers: [[file:astronomers_RP.doc]] **Assignment:** You are to format this research paper as described in class
//New - Headers & Footers// =__Week of May 3-7__= =media type="custom" key="5839453" align="right"= Go to the following interactive: @http://www.phschool.com/atschool/tech_ed/gal-0411/flash/launchCh11.html Turn off the sound! Pay attention to the parts of a computer and parts of a PC case. 1) Start a new document called __**yourlastname_outline.**__ (*Students absent on Monday may download a copy of my worksheet 2) Create an outline that lists the computer parts (Hardware) and parts of a PC case. 3) Add to the outline: application software, Web 2.0, emerging technologies (see this website for info: []) @http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx?ID=227253 > **Typing Grading** > Grading – level 3 – 2nd marking period > || 0-1 || 100 || > || 2-3 || 95 || > || 4-5 || 90 || > || 6-7 || 85 || > || 8-9 || 80 || > || 10-11 || 75 || > || 12+ || 70 || > || <10 || -15 || > || 10-15 || -10 || > || 16-20 || -5 || > || >30 || +5 || > |||| Maximum score 100 || > = = =__Week of April 26-30__= Finish text, paragraph & page formatting //See specific directions for assignments below://
 * __Times New Roman, 12 point font__
 * __Make sure one space after each period__
 * __double-space paragraphs and works cited__
 * __Heading - right align (change to your name)__
 * __0.5" paragraph indents (use tabs)__
 * __0.5" left and right paragraph indents for large quotes__
 * __center the title__
 * __1" margins__
 * Outlines**
 * Errors || Score ||
 * Speed-WPM ||  ||
 * Speed-WPM ||  ||
 * **29 List**
 * **31 Event**
 * **35 Sweet**

Poster Project (worth a test grade)

 * __Directions:__** Type an announcement about an upcoming event (example: birthday party, club activity, class fundraiser, etc.) Your event can be made up, but should support the values of FCS. Save your file as __**lastname_poster

YOU WILL BE PRINTING THIS DOCUMENT!**__ > Requirements: =__Week of April 19-23__= //Text, paragraph & page formatting//
 * Use up to three font styles in your poster
 * Use font sizes and styles appropriately to emphasize specific portions of your poster (example: use large, decorative font to highlight the title of your poster)
 * Make important parts of the poster stand out by increasing font size
 * Apply underlines where appropriate
 * Use a minimum of 100 words
 * One page
 * 1 inch margins bottom, top, left and right
 * Use center alignment, right alignment, etc to organize your poster
 * Use paragraph spacing (ie. double spacing or indents) to set up your document
 * Apply alignments to improve the appearance of the document
 * Use color as appropriate (please note your poster will not be printed in color)
 * Add two paragraphs that describe the event in detail
 * Be sure to use a clear name for the event
 * Include the date and time for your event
 * Add other lines to give directions, time and place, etc.
 * Apply font effects to highlight certain parts of the poster
 * Use format painter to copy formatting to other parts of the document
 * Use symbols (wingdings) as decorative elements - you can divide the page with them or use them in a bulleted list
 * Be sure to include your name somewhere on the document

**MS Word #5: 29LISTS**
Open up a new Microsoft Word document. Type the document as shown. (Hint: Type in Times New Roman 12 point font; apply formatting after you type it in). Apply the formats as shown in the margins on the worksheet.
 * Use the Format Painter to copy formatting from one location to another.
 * Create a numbered list using the three entry steps.
 * Change the bullet to a decorative wingding font.
 * Check spelling and grammar.
 * Preview the document (it should look like the one in illustration A)
 * Save the document as **YOURLASTNAME_29LIST**
 * Upload your document to my online drop box.

**MS Word #6: 31EVENT**
Create a new document. In a serif font, type the document as shown in Illustration A, using the specified alignments, formatting, and blank lines between paragraphs. Preview the document.
 * Apply page formatting to Vertical Alignment (see menu under Page Setup)
 * Save the document as **YOURLASTNAME_31EVENT**
 * Upload your document to my online drop box.
 * (Ignore the directions on the bottom of the worksheet!)

**MS Word #7: 35SWEET**
Create a new document. Type and format the document in Illustration B.
 * Do not create hyperlink at the bottom of the page.
 * Save the document as **YOURLASTNAME_35SWEET**
 * Upload your document to my online drop box.

TEST ON FRIDAY.**
 * If Time: Practice All the Right Type - Testing Center: L16-L22. Record your results in your TEST RECORD SHEET.


 * Don't forget to drop your work into my DROP BOX. Be sure to name your file with your last name/name of file so I can tell it is yours!**

=__Week of April 12-16__=

All The Right Type: L14-L18
Create a simple record sheet that will list the test you are taking, your WPM and errors. You will continually add to this record as you practice your typing this week. Save your record sheet as __**Typing Record Sheet**__ in your folder. To get the full amount of points for this week, you should have recorded at least 5 times.
 * Test || Word Per Minute (WPM || Errors ||

MS Word #3: Font Styles
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 * Drop Box:**

MS Word #4: 20 Questions (Worth a quiz grade)
**Drop Box:** > > =April 6= =Inserting a Table in Microsoft Word/Enter results of Typing Game:=

Barracuda =Graphing Assignment:=

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=__**Microsoft Word Assignment #2 - On My Birthday**__=

__**Add:**__
 * On My Birthday**
 * WolframAlpha**
 * How many **//days//** you have been alive
 * What //**day**// of the week you were born.
 * At least one more famous person or famous event that was on your birthday.

__**Add More;**__ __**Formatting;**__ __**Save as "YourLastName" Birthday. Due by Friday, March 5.**__ [] =Keyboarding - 2/1-2/5=
 * __Submit Your Work__**[]
 * Add**
 * Select More Files**
 * Drop It**

=1/27/2010=

**Assignment: __My Favorite Verse__**
__**Do not:**__ __**Do:**__**Save your work to your drive on the network (example: postk$ on 'fcsr1' (H:) as __verse__**