Friday, September 29, 2017

Today in class:

-- Please use Quizlet to study vocabulary for the first 15 minutes of class. No other activities or work may be done during this time.

-- Then, read through the question near the end of this post before watching today's video.

-- Then, you will watch "Polysilicon Manufacturing Plant for Solar Cells, Semi Conductors," a video that explains how polysilicon is made.

-- Then, read "The Inside Story of the Great Polysilicon Heist" together as a class. You will take turns volunteering to read aloud.

-- Please take notes on the video and article.

-- Then, use the Internet to research polysilicon in the technology economy, and write short essay answers to the questions below. Answers must be in your own words, not copied directly from another source and must be at least five complete sentences long. Answers which are copied directly from another source or do not meet the length requirement will be counted wrong. Please do your best and do not rush through this assignment.

1. How is polysilicon manufactured? 

2. In the article "The Inside Story of the Great Polysilicon Heist," who stole the material and how did they sell it?

3. Why were they able to steal so much without being caught before selling it?

4. In what industries is polysilicon used, and why has it become so valuable?

5. Do you believe polysilicon will become more or less valuable over the next 10 years? Explain your answer by giving three reasons why and supporting your ideas with facts.

-- Please turn in what you are able to complete today, and be prepared to discuss on Monday.

-- This will likely take the entire class period, but if you finish early, please rewrite your vocabulary terms and definitions until the end of the class period to study for Monday's test.

-- You must work on class work the entire class period. 

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Today in class:

-- Please use Quizlet to study vocabulary for the first 10 minutes of class.

-- Then, please complete the Flag assignment, save, and send to print. 

-- Once you have turned in the Flag assignment, please read the "Wired Magazine" article from yesterday's post. Pay close attention to what you read, and take notes, as tomorrow's class assignment will relate to this article.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Today in class:

--  We will use the first 15 minutes to study vocabulary on Quizlet.

-- Then we will finish the Smart Art assignment from yesterday.

-- Then we will begin the MS Word Flag Activity below.

-- Once you have finished with that, please begin reading, "The Inside Story of the Great Silicon Heist," from "Wired Magazine" for our research topic this week and discussion on Friday.

MS Word Flag Activity

Using the drawing tools, text boxes, and clip art, create a flag that represents you!

1. Format the page as Landscape.

2. Under the Page Layout tab, click on Page Borders and select a personalized border for your flag.

3. Use WordArt to write your name on your flag. 

4. You need at least three different shapes on your flag.
a. One shape needs to be filled with a texture
b. One shape needs to be filled with a gradient
c. One shape needs to be filled with a pattern
d. Change the weight of the outline of one of your shapes, so it is 3 pt. or larger.

5. Add a text box to your flag, so you can insert a quote.  Give credit to the person who said it.

6. Insert at least two different clip arts to your flag.  Text wrap helps with formatting.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 -- Introduction to Graphics in Microsoft Word

Today in class, we will be learning about using graphic elements in Microsoft Word. We will begin with an introductory video titled "Adding Simple Graphics in Microsoft Word" --



Then we will review GCFLearnFree.org lesson at https://www.gcflearnfree.org/word2010/smartart-graphics/1/ and view the accompanying video and do the assignment at the end.

Monday, September 26, 2017 -- Vocabulary 6 -- Graphic Desing Terms

For our assignment today, please write each term and definition and turn in, no later than the beginning of class tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26. If you finish before class is over, please use the Quizlet to study for the vocabulary test.

Computer Applications I

Vocabulary 6 – Graphic Design Terms in MS Word

September 25, 2017

1. Clip art

collection of ready-made drawings and illustrations available in different topics

2. Clipboard

a temporary storage area that holds text and graphics

3. Crop

the act of "cutting" part of a graphic image

4. Default

a present condition of the software that the software uses if no other option is selected

5. Desktop publishing

the ability to make the printed word more attractive using the computer and specialized software

6. Gutter

the white space between columns

7. Handles

the "dots" surrounding a selected object indicating that it is in edit mode

8. Import

the process of bringing text or graphics into an application from another source

9. Layout

the overall appearance of a publication

10. White space

the blank space between text and graphics on a page

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Please print and turn in the Find and Replace assignment, if you have not already done so.  Once you have done that, please research the iPhone X and answer the questions posted with our research topic on our site. Please write your notes and answers to the questions on a separate piece piece of paper to use during our in-class discussion. Please turn them in at the end of the hour today.

*The Vocabulary 5 test will be Monday, due to school being out tomorrow. Please remember to use the Quizlet to study for the test.

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Today in class, we completed the Find and Replace handout exercise from yesterday.  First hour will print and turn and turn it in tomorrow, Thursday, September 21. Fifth hour printed and turned theirs in today.

We also studied Vocabulary 5. Please be sure to continue to study for the test. The test will be Monday, due to school being out on Friday. There is a Quizlet study aid for this at https://quizlet.com/225755617/computer-applications-i-vocabulary-5-flash-cards/.