Sixth Grade
2-14-2010 -- 2 broken links on the web searching skills page have been fixed (thanks for letting me know Chris!)
2-14-2010 -- Due to the blizzards, the web searching skills exam has been postponed. We will discuss possible exam dates THE NEXT DAY school is in session.
2-14-2010 -- Blackboard has been updated! Go and have a look at the discussion boards.
2-5-2010 -- CEP resources due: SHOW ME your resource and write citation in binder. 2-5 to 2-12, NO PENALTY.
2-4-2010 -- prepare for the web searching skills exam
1-26-2010 -- web searching skills study guide is available--see the assignment list > homework column
1-26-2010 -- Your MCPS Blackboard account will be available to you Friday, January 29. Sorry for the delay!
1-25-2010 -- grade 6 assignment list has been updated
1-21-2010 -- many Microsoft PowerPoint links posted in useful links section
1-14-2010 -- IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT-------read this file BEFORE shooting your How To project images...also, planning sheet HERE
1-14-2010 -- IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT------- Due to the EXAM SCHEDULE, we will begin preliminary work on the How To project Thursday, 1-21. It is very likely that you will be able to work with your How To images on 1-21, during class time. As an aside--if you are unable to shoot your How To images over the long (MLK) weekend, be sure to shoot them the following weekend. You must have your How To images in class, by 1-26.
1-7-2010 -- ID-PSA video files will be distributed during your EXAM SCHEDULE extended class period next week. If you filmed at home, please bring in your video files for use during your EXAM SCHEDULE extended class period next week.
1-5-2010 -- How To project samples during class on 1-8
12-17-2009 -- ID-PSA filming schedule is now posted, just in case you need it
12-14-2009 -- many NEW ID-PSA and CEP documents posted in useful links section
12-14-2009 -- Library of Congress photostream
12-8-2009 -- AMAZING free video tutorial web site found: http://video-tutes.com/ (from Cynthia S.)
12-8-2009 -- Ear buds NEEDED in class on Wednesday, December 9
12-7-2009 -- NEW Power Hour calendar available. ID-PSA PH list available too, in ID-PSA section in useful links
12-7-2009 -- LOST AND FOUND: nice calculator, in case. See MrP for info.
12-1-2009 -- Steps to change default setting from IrfranView to Window Picture and Fax Viewer (from Aditya K.)
1 -- Right click on a picture
2 -- Go to properties
3 -- Press the button for “Open With”
4 -- A list of programs should pop up
5 -- Click on Windows Fax (if not on list, click browse button and find program)
6 -- Click OK
7 -- Press the apply button
8 -- Click OK in bottom left corner
9 -- Do this for a few pictures in different formats (Ex. gif, jpeg, bmp)
10 -- Now, your pictures should work in Windows Fax, not IrfranView!
11-30-2009 -- NEW ID-PSA project files are available in useful links section.
11-24-2009 -- ID-PSA project filming date: Friday, December 18. We will discuss your specific filming time during class.
11-24-2009 -- grades should be updated on Edline Wednesday/Thursday of this week
11-20-2009 -- Ear buds NEEDED in class on Monday, November 23
11-18-2009 -- meta search engine (Dogpile), directory (Yahoo directory), and INDIVIDUAL (Google) :-)
11-16-2009 -- Inspiration HELP sheet available in useful links section.
11-10-2009 -- NEW ID-PSA project files are available in useful links section. Please read and review all ID-PSA project documentation.
11-3-2009 -- On Tuesday, November 24, Mrs. Nixon will be teaching your MAG CS6 classes. Mrs. Nixon will continue her ID-PSA project planning lessons and activities.
10-29-2009 -- Please be thinking about your ID-PSA project. Visit the useful links section for a list of ID-PSA project files.
10-15-2009 -- CBF field trip permission (for your records)
10-9-2009 -- I am currently grading "Why the RCMS Magnet Program". I should be finished grading your essay some time next week.
9-30-2009 -- NEW files posted in useful links section
9-25-2009 -- Ear buds NEEDED in class on Tuesday, September 29
9-22-2009 -- Ear buds NEEDED in class on Wednesday, September 23
9-14-2009 -- Ear buds needed by Thursday, September 17
9-11-2009 -- GREAT open forum today!
9-8-2009 -- Plug and play flash drives needed on 9-10.
9-2-2009 -- Plug and play flash drives may be needed in approximately week.
8-31-2009 -- Welcome to Magnet Computer Science 6!
Eighth Grade
1-25-2010 -- grade 8 assignment list has been updated
1-4-2010 -- more UPDATES at the Boston Awesome home page
12-14-2009 -- look in grade 8 articles section, useful links
12-14-2009 -- Library of Congress photostream
12-7-2009 -- LOST AND FOUND: nice calculator, in case. See MrP for info.
12-4-2009 -- Boston Awesome class work time calendar updated
12-3-2009 -- LVP CH3 and 4 study guides are available
11-24-2009 -- grades have been updated on Edline
11-11-2009 -- LVP CH2 assessment grades should appear on Edline today/tomorrow
11-10-2009 -- article 1 is available in useful links section
10-29-2009 -- ADVANCED web design links posted in useful links section
10-22-2009 -- more UPDATES GALORE at the Boston Awesome home page
10-9-2009 -- UPDATES GALORE at the Boston Awesome home page
9-18-2009 -- Boston Awesome home page OPEN
9-11-2009 -- Boston Awesome home page opening soon.
9-11-2009 -- Two Boston research files distributed today: Boston Awesome field trip overview, and Boston Awesome research idea/team selection
9-8-2009 -- Think BOSTON!
8-31-2009 -- Welcome back!