1st Hour Computers - Q3 Assignments

Open up the slideshow in Google Classroom labeled "A Bad Slideshow Presentation". You will film your video response on FlipGrid to explain to me what you think is wrong with each of the 6 slides.

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CO: SWBAT evaluate the quality of a Google Slide presentation by recording their critiques of each slide using FlipGrid.

LO: SWBAT orally explain their FlipGrid responses using complete sentences.

Vocab: Google Slides

We discussed last week that an algorithm is a series of commands that computers perform. We also discussed that algorithms can be performed by anyone such as following cooking directions or following a workout routine.

Today we are going to write an algorithm. On a Google Document, you are going to write the steps it takes to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Below is a list of the materials that you will have to use to accomplish this.

1. Loaf of bread
2. Jar of peanut butter
3. Jar of jelly
4. A plate
5. A knife
6. A napkin

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CO:SWBAT create a step by step process for making PBJ sandwich by using an algorithm.

LO: SWBAT write using a list to describe the steps of making a PBJ sandwich.

Vocab: Algorithm

Using your breakout room and our new definition of a computer, categorize the items as a Computer or Not a Computer.

REMEMBER, a computer must do ALL of the four functions of INPUT, STORAGE, PROCESSING, and OUTPUT.

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CO: SWBAT identify a computer as a machine that processes information by categorizing "computer or not".

LO: SWBAT write a definition to explain what they think a computer is.

Vocab: Computer, Input, Output, Processing, Storage

Standard: 1B-CS-01 Describe how internal and external parts of computing devices function to form a system.

In the EdPuzzle video, you learned what makes a computer a computer. Tell me each of the four components named in the video and tell me how each of them work as part of a computer. Remember to use your MLA formatting.

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CO: SWBAT explain what a computer is by writing about the four basic functions of all computers using MLA formatting.

LO: SWBAT write a definition to explain what a computer is using complete sentences.

Vocab: Computer

Standard: 1B-CS-01 Describe how internal and external parts of computing devices function to form a system.

Using what you learned in the video about the problem solving process, you are going to analyze Ryan's problem and write out how the were solved in the graphics organizer. You will also look at a problem you have solved in the past and relate the problem solving process to that problem.

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CO: SWBAT identify useful strategies within each step of the problem solving process by categorizing steps of a problem into the problem solving process.

LO: SWBAT write to explain what parts of Ryan's Zipline problem fit into the categories Define, Prepare, Try, Reflect.

Vocab: Troubleshooting, Problem Solving

Standard: 1B-AP-13 Use an iterative process to plan the development of a program by including others’
perspectives and considering user preferences.

Create a new document using MLA formatting. Answer the following questions using complete sentences and paragraph form.

1. What is one thing fun that you did over Mid-Winter Break?
2. Who did you see over Mid-Winter Break?
3. What is one thing that you wish you would have done during Mid-Winter Break that you didn't do?

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CO: SWBAT compose an MLA Formatted document by creating a template in Google Docs and writing about Mid-Winter Break.

LO: SWBAT write to create an MLA formatted document correct capitalization of proper nouns.

Vocab: MLA, Format

Use the following sentence stem to write Mr. Vilag a professional email. Please make sure that you use the subject provided for your email.

SUBJECT: Something Unique About Me

STEM: Something unique about me is _______________________.

SIGNATURE:

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CO: SWBAT compose and send a professionally formatted email by emailing Mr. Vilag on Gmail.

LO: SWBAT write complete sentences using capitalization and punctuation using the stem "Something unique about me is _______________________."

Vocab: Email, Subject, To, CC, BCC

Today we are going to record an average score for our typing words per minute. The Loom video is step by step instructions for how you are going to complete this task. Remember, you have to take the typing test 3 times in order to have the data needed to calculate your average.

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CO: SWBAT calculate their average typing words per minute by creating a Google Sheet and using the "AVERAGE" function.

LO: SWBAT write complete sentences by completing the Typing Test on TypingTest.com.

Vocab: Words Per Minute, Average