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March 22, 2007
Here is the schedule for when I will check to record your practice test scores. Students should have their state assigned number written on the sheet that was given in class today.
Posted by carroll at 12:16 PM
Student teams should complete the clean recordings of the voice over and download the desired clips from the server by Friday. Continue to edit your movie to marry the audio and video components.
A clean, edited copy of the script and bibliography with your team's rubric should be in your team folder at this time.
Please make a decision about your music by next Monday. You may bring in CDs, use some of the free share music that is available, or record your own music track in Garage Band.
The artistic impact and message of your movie can be enhanced with the "right" music, so give it some thought.
The Title and Credits should be added to go with the music track. Do not use last names of students in your credits and remember to credit your music and video sources.
Your project should be finished by Thursday (3/29) with a little time left on Friday for final editing (just a few tweaks), completing the self evaluation using your rubric, and copying to my external drive.
This research project counts as test grade.
Posted by carroll at 12:13 PM
March 21, 2007
Login here to take practice tests assigned to you.
Students will be responsible to complete these 12 practice tests for homework during the next few weeks.
Posted by carroll at 07:47 AM
Login here to take practice tests assigned to you.
Students will be responsible to complete these 12 practice tests for homework during the next few weeks.
A few weeks ago, a letter was sent home with the individualized assigned student password. Locate your letter and try to login and take the evolution practice test. See me if you are unable to login.
Posted by carroll at 07:47 AM
March 20, 2007
Today students recorded the rough cut of their voice track of their wildlife videos and downloaded some of the video clips from the server.
This assignment does not require the attention of the entire team for the whole class period, so we will continue to work on other things each day.
Please finish the following assignment for homework tonight if you have not yet finished it. Re-read pages 182-168.
Posted by carroll at 05:06 PM
March 19, 2007
I was so impressed by the amazing GALAPAGOS show that aired last night on the National Geographic channel that I want all my students to watch it. There will be an encore presentation on March 22 at 8 P.M. (also 3/24 @ 4P.M.) and I am trying to arrange to record it for classes to use as a review. The show is three hours long and you may not be able to watch it all, but check out what you can. Use the link above for details about the show. Many of the concepts taught in science were supported by this wonderful show.
In class today, students edited their script for their wildlife documentary and should record the voice over tomorrow.
We will continue our lessons on classification, taxonomic keys, and characteristics of the 6 kingdoms as we work on our movies this week and next.
Homework: read/review pages 182 - 191 in the textbook
Posted by carroll at 03:46 PM
March 15, 2007
Students have been busy in the Maclab looking at video clips (provided on our server), researching, and writing the script for their wildlife documentary film.
The typed script and bibliography are due on Friday (4th period only may turn theirs in on Monday, if more time is needed). Please double line space your script.
Here is the rubric for this project.
Project introduction information handout:
Posted by carroll at 10:21 AM
March 12, 2007
Remember to complete the Jekyll questions tonight if you did not yet finish them. They will be collected tomorrow and evaluated for a test grade.
Posted by carroll at 04:50 PM
Posted by carroll at 10:13 AM
March 06, 2007
Parents and students: Here is the link for Jekyll pictures. You can also access it though mabryonline.org and select the Jekyll 2007 photo link.
Pictures from Jekyll Island 2007
Posted by carroll at 12:13 PM
March 05, 2007
The link below will take you to the Trackstar listing of several sites that should provide information to help you complete the question packet if you are not going on the Jekyll study trip. Remember to follow the links for even more information.
It is difficult to find information to replace the lessons that students will get while actually visiting Jekyll Island, but these resources will help you get started. Perhaps you can find useful information from other sources--even your science book. Please share if you find a great resource.
Resources for Jekyll Island Study Questions
Posted by carroll at 04:24 PM
