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Entries from April 2010

Some Kind of Genie

April 29th, 2010 · Comments Off

DogBlog QOTD

Suppose you found a hundred bucks on the ground. As soon as you pick it up a genie pops up and says that you must give 40 of it to someone else and you may use 60 of it for yourself. If not, you will have to spend the rest of your life in the lamp with the Genie. (Please remember that in this situation, only you find the money. Not everyone else in the class.)

Encore I

We’ll talk about your next project and finish exploring Keynote.

Encore II

Continuing work on your projects.

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Fear This

April 28th, 2010 · Comments Off

DogBlog QOTD

What is your biggest fear in life? When did you realize that was the thing you were afraid of most? What could you do to conquer that fear? Or have you already conquered that fear? How did you do it?

Encore I

Turn in your project if you haven’t already. Then we’re starting on our next program.

Encore II

Keep working on your presentation.

A few tips

  • You don’t HAVE to put text on slides
  • If you add transitions between slides, you will go over on time unless you reduce slide times
  • If you add builds, make them automatic (I’ll show you how)
  • PRACTICE!
  • PRACTICE!
  • No, seriously. Practice your speech. The biggest part of your grade is the part that comes out of your mouth.

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The Biggest Issue

April 27th, 2010 · Comments Off

DogBlog QOTD

What is the biggest issue facing middle schoolers at Galileo? Please make sure you write in a complete RAP format to answer the question. Be sure that you do restate the question, give a solid answer, and prove by giving examples.

Encore I

Last possible chance to get your newsletter/newspaper/brochure done. Otherwise, typing Tuesday!

Encore II

Work on your presentations in Keynote.

A few tips

  • You don’t HAVE to put text on slides
  • If you add transitions between slides, you will go over on time unless you reduce slide times
  • If you add builds, make them automatic (I’ll show you how)
  • PRACTICE!
  • PRACTICE!
  • No, seriously. Practice your speech. The biggest part of your grade is the part that comes out of your mouth.

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Throw Down

April 26th, 2010 · Comments Off

DogBlog QOTD

What do you feel is worth fighting for? It could be a physical fight or a battle of words. It might be an important cause you feel worthy of. How far would you take the fight, as in would you potentially die for this cause?

Encore I

Finish up that newspaper! Today is it! Crank that baby out!

Encore II

We’ll take a look at Keynote quickly today so you can start creating your presentation. I want to start presenting on Thursday!

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See School Fusion Site For DogBlog & Details

April 22nd, 2010 · Comments Off

Check your sites on the right side for your grade specific DogBlogs and instructions.

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