Monday, December 9, 2019

[Daily Agenda] Monday, December 09, 2019

Clock-In PIN

No PIN for today.

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 -- 11:58am
  • 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. 7.15 Explain the types and uses of variables in programming.

Topic

Variables

Objective

Students will use variables to store data in their Space Travel program.

Essential Questions

  1. How does the type of data stored impact the type of variable used in Python?
  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.

Make sure to check your e-mail and respond to the Weekly Progress report sent this morning.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

ONLY USE THIS VIDEO IF YOU INSTALLED PYTHON YESTERDAY!!

Install the new version of Python using these video instructions. Click this link to download the software.

The following video here will demonstrate how to clone a GitHub repository to complete the Hello, World! assignment.

Make your first GitHub commit using these instructions.

Make your final GitHub commit with these instructions.

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.

  • 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.