[Coding] Space Travel

Rubric

Please click here for the rubric.

Add this repository to GitHub: https://github.com/MMS-Jax/space_travel please.

[Assignment] 60 Second Speech: Pick a Card!

Background Info.

The purpose of this assignment is to develop students presentation software skills and public speaking abilities. Public speaking is one of the most nerve wracking activities for most people. The sooner students can develop the skills for good public speaking they can build their confidence when delivering presentations in class or in their career.

Directions

1. You will pull a card at random from a traditional 52-card deck.
2. The card that you pull will determine what the topic is for your speech.
3. You can redraw one time, but must accept the second card.

Topics

• 2: Describe your most embarrassing moment.
• 3: Describe a time you were scared or afraid.
• 4: Describe the funniest moment of your life.
• 5: Imagine you have been abducted by alien lifeforms. Explain what life is like as a human to the alien lifeforms.
• 6: Describe a time you disappointed someone else.
• 7: Describe something you would change about yourself and explain why.
• 8: Describe a person you would like to spend a day with and explain why.
• 9: Imagine you have just won a major award. Describe the award and explain why it is important to you.
• 10: Describe a time you "saved the day".
• Jack [J]: Describe your most triumphant moment.
• Queen [Q]: Describe your most epic failure.
• King [K]: Explain how you would make school more enjoyable.
• Ace [A]: Draw two more cards and pick one.
• Joker: Student Choice

Writing the Speech

Using this information you will need to plan and write a speech that should take 60 seconds to present. Usually, five to seven paragraphs is required to discuss all of the required information. When planning and writing your speech please make sure that you:

1. Introduce yourself to the audience.
2. Tell the audience what your topic is.
3. Provide details and support for your topic.
4. Thank the audience at the end.

You are required to have a hard-copy of your speech when you present. You can either print it out OR write it down on index cards.

The PowerPoint

Students will also create a PowerPoint to present along with the speech.

Rule #1 of every 60 Second Speech assignment is DO NOT READ DIRECTLY FROM THE POWERPOINT.

The PowerPoint is meant to be a visual aid for the speech, not the focus of the presentation. Your PowerPoint should include the following slides:

1. TITLE SLIDE with NAME, TOPIC.
2. Three slides with information.
3. CONCLUSION SLIDE

Pro-Tips for Great Slides

• Bullet points are usually better than sentences.
• No more than three or four bullet points per slide.
• Use a LARGE font so the audience can read it.
• Make sure the BACKGROUND and FONT COLOR contrast. (e.g. dark background with light font OR light background with dark font)
• No more than one or two pictures per slide.
• Keep sound effects and crazy transitions/animations to a minimum.

Rubric

Please click this link to access the rubric for the speech and PowerPoint parts of the project.

Presentation Dates

• Presentations will begin the week of December 16, 2019.
• A specific presentation order will be determined in class. Students will know at least one week before their scheduled presentation date.
• Students that are absent on their scheduled day will need to make-up their presentation during the next class period.

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Topic

Game Design and JavaScript

Essential Questions

1. What are the basic functions of JavaScript?
2. What are some of the important features that make a game fun to play?
3. 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]

Nothing new for today.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Complete Meme Monday #02.

Begin working on Draw Something 24.

Begin working on the Unity game engine tutorials.

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, January 29, 2018

Topic

Game Design and JavaScript

Essential Questions

1. What are the basic functions of JavaScript?
2. What are some of the important features that make a game fun to play?
3. 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]

Nothing new for today.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Complete Meme Monday #02.

Begin working on Draw Something 24.

Begin working on the Unity game engine tutorials.

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.

[Digital Art] Photoshop Battle #04: (Anti-) Valentine's Day Cards

Info.

Valentine's Day is either a happy day or a sad day. For this Photoshop Battle, you will create a Valentine's Day Card to reflect your feelings on this holiday.

Content Rubric

1. First Name, Last Initial ONLY in bottom right corner. [2.5 Points]
2. Image uses a border/outline. [2.5 Points]
3. Image uses at least two other pictures / clip-art items. [2.5 Points]
4. Image contains AN ORIGINAL poem at least four lines in length.. [2.5 Points]
5. Demonstrates time and effort to create a high quality Valentine's Day Card. [10 Points]

Process Rubric

1. File Name: lastname_firstname_photoshop_battle04 [5 Points]
2. File Format: Portable Network Graphic [5 Points]
3. All images used to create project subjmitted in a compressed (.zip) folder. [10 Points]
   • Compressed folder file name: lastname_firstname_photoshop_battle04.zip
4. File is submitted by 11:59PM on 02/14/2020. [20 Points]

Pro-Tips

1. You can make a serious or funny Valentine's Day Card.

Anti-Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day