Technology Elective
NOTE: All tech classes will have the daily agenda posted on Google Classroom.
* The teacher reserves the right to make changes in the schedule, assignments, tests, quizzes, projects as needed. In the event of any major changes, students will be given due notice.
Resources for Typing Practice:
Resources for Typing Practice:
- Online Typing program - http://www.typingweb.com
- Typing Racer - race against other typers!
- Dance Mat Typing - Learn to type in 12 different stages from a wacky, woolly, flock of sheep!
- Alphattack - Can you save the planet from the alpha bombs?
Internet Safety and Computer Education Links
Internet Safety and Computer Education Links
- Internet Safety from Netsmartz.
Computer Basics
Computer Basics
- "Teach to Each" topics - Basic Computer lessons from GCFLearn Free
Quote sites for Kindness Cards project
Quote sites for Kindness Cards project
- The Random Acts of Kindness site
- Kindness quotes from Brain Quote site
- HeartQuotes website
Media Awareness Websites - From Media Smarts
Media Awareness Websites - From Media Smarts
- The First and Second Adventures of the Three CyberPigs.
- Jo Fool or Joe Cool- Web literacy tour with 12 different sites to analyze.
- Allies and Aliens - A Mission in Critical Thinking. How can certain messages promote hate?
- The Target is You! - Do you know the type of advertising techniques which are used to appeal to you? See if you can pass this quiz.
- Top Secret! - Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of sharing information online!
- How Cyber-savvy are you? Take this quiz to find out!
Useful Internet Resources for the Travel Brochure:
Useful Internet Resources for the Travel Brochure:
These are good sites if you want general info on any of the following Asian countries:
- Geography and Facts of Cambodia
- Geography and Facts of China
- Geography and Facts of Indonesia
- Geography and Facts of Japan:
- Geography and Facts of Laos
- Geography and Facts of Malaysia
- Geography and Facts of Philippines
- Geography and Facts of Singapore
- Geography and Facts of Taiwan
- Geography and Facts of Thailand
- Geography and Facts of Vietnam
Bridge Engineering Unit of Study
Bridge Engineering Unit of Study
- Building Big lab - learn about the forces, materials, loads, and shapes involved with building bridges. Complete the Bridge Challenge to test your skills at matching the right bridge to the right location.
- Bridge Engineer Links:
- Build a Bridge - resources and game
- How Bridges Work
- Build a Bridge
- Bridge Photos
Aviation Unit of Study
Aviation Unit of Study
- Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics Designing an Aircraft Model Activity
- Forces on an airplane (weight, lift, drag, and thrust).
- How airplanes fly.
Other Useful Links
Other Useful Links
- Free Sound Bytes for use with audio and video presentations.
All About Me and This Day in History Project Resources
All About Me and This Day in History Project Resources
- BlamePro's Almanac - Find out what happened on any day in history!
- Scope Systems - Find selected birthdays and events that occurred on any day in history.
- dMarie Time Capsule
- Brainy History
- The People History website