[Daily Agenda] Thursday, November 21, 2019

Clock-In PIN

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Starting Friday, November 22, 2019 the new clock-in times will be as follows:

• 1st Period: 9:24am -- 9:33am
• 2nd Period: 10:16am -- 10:23am
• 3rd Period: 11:51am -- 11:59am
• 4th Period: 12:50pm -- 12:56pm
• 6th Period: 2:30pm -- 2:38pm
• 7th Period: 3:20pm -- 3:27pm

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the computer you must tell me immediately. If you miss the clock-in it is too late. If you are late and miss the clock-in you will not be excused without a written pass.

Standard

1. 07.7 Define the term “algorithm,” and explain how it relates to problem-solving.

Topic

Algorithms

Objective

Students will develop an algorithm to remove a coin from under a cup without lifting the cup.

Essential Questions

1. What are the key characteristics of an algorithm?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView and Focus.
2. Open Outlook and OneNote.
3. Clock-in on Focus.
4. Check your e-mail for important information.
5. Follow any special instructions on the board.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

Students will discuss what an algorithm is and create a simple algorithm to complete a task.

Current Nine Weeks Assignments [~12-25 Minutes]

Continue working on the uCertify "Gaming Essentials" practice questions. Student progress is updated in Focus starting on Tuesday after 4:30PM. It must be finished by 11/26/19 for full credit.

Photoshop Battle #01: Animals.

• Due Date: November 25, 2019. [2nd Quarter]

Learn Python 2.

• Due Date: December 13, 2019. Points Value: 200. [2nd Quarter]

Begin working on the Space Travel Python programming assignment. It is due December 16, 2019.

Future Nine Weeks Assignments

The assignments listed here are assignments that are due later in the year.

• Students are always free to work ahead and submit them.
• For projects that require a file upload, you will need to change the Nine Weeks in the top right corner of Focus.
• If you are working on a future assignment and get stuck, you must wait until I can help students with current projects first.

uCertify Web Design Essentials: Check your e-mail for the section code to sign-up. This grade will go on the 3rd quarter report card. If you finish early, I can update your grade as soon as possible.

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

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.