Assignments

Grades 1-4
Current Technology/Gadgets - Research 3 current technologies or gadgets using the Internet.  Current Technology/Gadgets
Grades 5-8
None of these are technically considered 'homework' since you will have ample class time to finish them, but this is where I will list assignments.  Click on the link at the end of each description to see the directions for each assignment.
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Assignment #1 - Formatting in Microsoft Word.  Write 2 paragraphs about what you did this past summer.  Assignment #1  
Assignment #2 - Vocabulary Sheet #1.  Look up the words given to you and provide definitions to them.  Definitions must be written by hand (no copying and pasting from the Internet).  Assignment #2
Crossword Puzzle #1 - Use the Internet to assist in finding the answers to the Technology-related crossword puzzle.
Type To Learn - Complete the 25 Lessons and then print out the 2 Progress Charts.  Then go to the website www.learn2type.com and take 3 Speed Tests.  I will document your speed after each test and average them out for your final WPM score.  Type To Learn Grading Scale
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Assignment #4 - Use the Internet and MS Excel to create your own crossword puzzle using Technology-related vocabulary. Assignment #4
Assignment #5 - Use MS Excel to create 3 different types of graphs.  Assignment #5   Assignment #5(8th)
 
Assignment #6 - Use maps.live.com and Yahoo Maps to create 3 different routes.  Assignment #6(8th)
 
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Assignment #7 - Use MS Excel and MS Paint to create a Mystery Pictures game using formulas.  Assignment #7
 
Advanced Formatting (5th Grade) - Use MS Word to do some advanced formatting techniques.  Advanced Formatting
 
Internet Lingo - Look up definitions of popular Internet lingo and chat room shortcuts.  Internet Lingo
 
Assignment #9 - Use MS Excel to create Macros to do the sorting of data.  Assignment #9 - Macros
 
Assignment #10 - Use MS Word and MS Excel to create different versions of tables.  Assignment #10 - Tables
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Current Technology/Gadgets(4th/5th Grade) - Research 3 current technologies or gadgets using the Internet.  Current Technology/Gadgets 
Assignment #11 - Hollywood Squares Game - Use the PowerPoint template provided to create your own Hollywood Squares game complete with your own images, questions and hyperlinks.  Assignment #11 Hollywood Squares
Assignment #12 - Use MS Word to create a purchase order form for an item of your choosing.  Assignment #12
Assignment #13 - Use the Microsoft website to download various templates for use in planning an event.  Assignment #13
Assignment #14 - Use MS PowerPoint to create a "choose your own adventure" story.  Assignment #14
Please go to the "Documents" link above to download any of the Assignment sheets.