MS WORD 2007 Introduction

Today we will begin our use of MS Word 2007.  Please follow the link below and journal about what you read:

http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20101021_Students_air_issues_of_violence__leadership_at_West_Philly_High.html
(Journal should be emailed to Mr Scribner at hscribneruchs@gmail.com)

Then go to the following website and take the typing test (1 minute, any topic you like, just let me see the results before you close the page):
http://www.typingtest.com/


After the typing test, we will discuss the first Habit of Highly Effective People.




Finally, we will use MS Word 2007 to create Letterhead for a fictional company in West Philadelphia.  You will imagine a company that you would like to create, and then develop a letterhead for that company using graphics and a logo, the school's address and contact information, and a design that you choose or create.

MS Publisher 2007

Introduction to MS Publisher

Good Morning Everyone!!

We will be starting our unit on MS Publisher with an easy project.  For this project, please think of a business you like in West Philadelphia.  I would like you to create the best POST-CARD advertisement for your company.  The particulars are as follows:

1. Design must be in line with other marketing documentation and letterhead.
2. Color Scheme should be similar to the company's website.
3. Post Card back will be a coupon of some sort.

Cards must be emailed to me by tomorrow at the end of class.  I will demonstrate prior to independent instruction.  Grading will be as follows:   (10 Total Points for Project)

• Spelling and Grammar is worth 3 points
• Layout and Creativity is worth 2 points
• Color Scheme and Pictures is worth 2 points
• Content as listed above is worth 3 points.

I will be looking forward to your entries.  The student with a winning entry will receive the prize.   There are no prizes for second place.  Start thinking about articles for a newsletter for the company.  We will be creating a company newsletter for our next project.  We will also be working on other publications over the next few weeks.  This unit will culminate with a MS Movie Commercial Project for your business.  Your class will be formed into a Marketing Department and will be tasked with creating Letterhead, Documents, and advertising materials.

Good Luck,

Mr. S

Google Maps - Success Academy

Google Mapping Project For Today

ALL:

BUSTECH MAP

Your Google Map must include the following points:  UCHS, Your Home, Your favorite restaraunt, your favorite store, a bus stop near your home, and at least 5 historical/interesting sites in the city.  Once done, share your map with me as well.

Once you have completed the restaurant task, please complete the following:

Pick a project you are doing for another class.  Any project will do.  Find the location of the information you are working on, and place a Red Marker on the site on our map.  Please include a "RICH TEXT" format for the post, and add a picture from Google Images to go along with your posting.  An example post is already on the map from me!!  You can find it in New Albany, Indiana.  Once you have posted your note, please email me the location of your post so I can make a master list and let everyone know about the places you are studying about in our school!!

Your Assignment, at your own pace and time, is to answer the following questions (Email Me When You Have Completed These Tasks):

• Pick 4 sites that have been posted by your peers and find the closest museum to each.
• Pick 1 site posted by your peers and identify the city and identify when the city was founded and by who. 
• What is the major industry in a city near one of the points posted by your peers.
• Identify at least 3 National Monuments and add your name and student ID number to a purple marker there on our map.
• Identify a site where you would like to go on a vacation if money was no object.  Use a Yellow Marker.

Journal Entry - Weekly CRQ - MicroCredit

 All:  In addition to the project we are working on (PowerPoint Autobiography), please read the following article on Wikipedia and describe how we could start a system like this for students in West Philadelphia.  What ways could this be a help to stimulate new business and success among people who need some kind of help here in our neighborhoods?  Write 3-4 paragraphs as best you can and post it to your online journal on Weebly.com and email it to me as well!!  I am anxious to see your responses!  See you all tomorrow!!

- Mr. S

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcredit

MS PowerPoint - Autobiography PowerPoint Project

SEE EXAMPLE SYNOPSIS (PART I) BELOW THIS POST

Hello Everyone,     

Your assignment is to create a Power Point Slide Show that is all about you.  Here is a list of the requirements and some suggestions for what to include in your slides.

1)   Requirements

a)   Part 1 {30 points}                                                   Due Date: Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

i)     2 Page Synopsis – to be turned in separately

(1) Be sure to look over Part 2 before you begin

(2) Write 2-3 Pages about YOU!!  Where you were born, where you went to school, activities you are in, and anything else that should be included in the slide show below.

(3  Submit this in MS Word by email to Mr. S.

b)   Part 2 {100 points}                                         Due Date: Presentations will begin next week.

i)     Presentation – to be turned in separately

(1) Saved as “Bio” and emailed to Mr. S

(2) Have a logical order to your slides

(a) Do NOT follow the slide suggestions order

(3) Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation

(4) Have 10 Slides

(a) Include a Title Slide

(b) Include a Birth Information Slide

(c)  Have at least 4 different kinds slide layouts

(5) Have at least 4 Graphics that are related to their slides

(6) Have Slide Transitions (Applied to all slides)

(a) Set to Automatically Advance the Slides every 2 seconds

(7) Have Custom Animations applied to at least 2 slides

(8) Print Handouts (6 per page) to turn in

2)   Slide Suggestions

a)  You may use these suggestions or come up with your own

i)     Make all your slides have appropriate content

Slide Suggestions

Slide	Contents
**Title	First and Last Name Student Number
**Birth Information	Birthday Birthplace Length, Weight, and Time
Accomplishments	List at least three accomplishments.
Career	What you want to be? How you will do this?
Class Schedule	What is your schedule this semester?
Dislikes	Identify your dislikes.
Family Information	Family Size Parents Names Siblings
Favorites	Identify your favorite things.
Friends	Who are you friends? What do you do with them for fun?
Goals	List short-term goals (for the year). List intermediate goals (for the next 3 years). List long-term goals (for the next 10 years).
Hobbies	Identify your hobbies.
Job	What is your job? What are your job duties?
Likes	Identify your likes.
People	Have different people make comments about you.

            ** Required Slide

Part 2

      _____ / 5 points               Saved as “Bio”

      _____ / 5 points               Logical Order to Slides

      _____ / 5 points               Correct Spelling, Grammar, & Punctuation

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 1 – Title Slide

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 2 – Birth Information Slide

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 3 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 4 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 5 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 6 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 7 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 8 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 9 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 10 –

      _____ / 5 points               Graphic 1 –

      _____ / 5 points               Graphic 2 –

      _____ / 5 points               Graphic 3 –

      _____ / 5 points               Graphic 4 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide Transitions & Advance: 2 seconds

      _____ / 5 points               Custom Animations (2 slides)

      _____ / 5 points               Print Handouts (6 per page)

TOTAL

      _____ / 100 points

GOOD LUCK!!!

MS PowerPoint - Autobiography Project Part 1 Example

Business Technology
Period 5/6

Harvey Scribner

Synopsis – Autobiography Project Step I

I was born in Bloomington, Indiana.  I was raised in Indiana, Virginia, and  Missouri until I was in the Second Grade.  My family moved to Western Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  I attended the Upper Perkiomen School District from 2^nd to 8^th Grade.  I was then transferred to St. Pius X High School in Pottstown, PA for grades 9-12.

Growing up in rural Pennsylvania had many advantages.  I was active in sports, outdoor activities, and once I was in Middle School, I was able to ride my bicycle just about anywhere.  I also had many part time jobs since the age of 12 to support myself.  I started working on farms in my area to make extra money.  I bailed hay, milked cows, and chased calves around the barn when I accidently left the gate to their pen open.  I then spent time working for a stone mason who lived on our block.  I spent a summer lifting bricks and blocks, mixing cement and building scaffolding systems.  I learned a lot.  I also delivered papers, worked at local fast food restaurants, and did maintenance work on a local golf course throughout High School. 

   
My grades were horrible throughout school.  I graduated at the bottom of the class from my high school despite scoring very well on standardized tests.  I was accepted at Shippensburg University in 1986 for a summer program called Act 101.  I was also accepted to the Antonelli School of Art and Design for my photography skills.  In hindsight I probably should have gone to the Photography School.  I did not succeed in college and partied too much.  Eventually I flunked out.  It was not all bad though, I was put in the position of needing to join the Army Reserve to help pay for school, and the leadership skills, training, and discipline would ultimately make that one of the best decisions I have made in my entire life.

I went to Basic Training in 1988.  I was stationed at Fort Jackson, SC for Initial training and Fort Gordon, GA for “Commo” school.  I made some of the best friends of my life while serving my country.  I have excelled at military training and went on to be deployed twice overseas after 9/11.   I am still very interested in the firearms training, first-aid, and other classes I was required to take.  My military service also allowed me to see the world and to really have an appreciation of what being born in the USA means.  I have seen the advantages that are taken for granted by others who have not had the same vision of poverty and war.  I am thankful for those experiences as well.

I was married in 1992 to my oldest son’s mother.  I was divorced and now am re-married to the mother of my other son’s.  My sons are 19, 7, and 5 and are awesome!  I just celebrated my 10^th anniversary of my marriage to my wife this year.  We live in our home near King of Prussia, PA.

I began to try to be a teacher while at Shippensburg in 1987.  I wanted to be a history teacher, but found my way into other jobs as I needed more money to support a family.  I started in sales and customer service for various companies in the Philadelphia area in 1991.  With a new family and child to support, I took whatever job was available at the time.  I gradually, over the years, was able to turn one opportunity into another while moving from job to job every 3-4 years.  I got better at sales and more professional in my manners and appearance.  I have sold building products, health care services, engineering services, coatings and paints, and ultimately ended up as a kitchen designer and architectural sales representative.  I also went to Gwynedd Mercy College from 2004-2006 and finished my degree in Business Administration 20 years after beginning it at Shippensburg.

While on deployment in the Middle East in 2008, I was given the opportunity to take my Praxis (teacher’s) exams.  I scored very well with no preparation.  When I returned from overseas, I went back to Gwynedd and enrolled in the Teacher Certification program.  I also approached the School District of Philadelphia for a job.  I was given an Emergency Certification and allowed to teach in January of 2009.  I have been at University City High School ever since.

In addition to teaching,  I coach many sports for my sons, I play volleyball and lead worship and missions teams at my church, and I spend time with my family as much as possible.  I am also a Boy Scout Leader for my sons.  I am interested in sports, video games, and construction projects around my home.  My family and I also enjoy spending time outdoors fishing, camping, hiking, and riding bicycles. 

Foods I enjoy include anything grilled, ice cream, and spinach dip with pumpernickel bread.  I love to cook and enjoy cooking with my 7-year-old.  My goals are to complete my Masters Degree,  continue to coach and work with the Boy Scouts, improve the conditions here at University City High School, and continue to teach as much as I can.  Ultimately I might want to be a Principal or a Counselor as well.

Journal Entry: Video Constructed Response

All:

This is the new format for our Journal Entries.  You must post them to your journal and if required, email them to me as well.  I need to collect responses at least twice a week from now on.  Thanks for your understanding with this matter.  Read the following directions and complete your Journal Entry for today:

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/19872780/highlight/234167#utm_campaign=fhighlights&utm_source=2&utm_medium=education-learningannex


Please view the video on the link above and find at least 2 alternatives for the Apple Textbooks.  Compare the alternatives you find with what you saw on the video and write at least 3 paragraphs about why you think the Ipads and digital textbooks are good or bad.  Defend your position.

YOU MUST EMAIL ME YOUR RESPONSE BY THE END OF CLASS!!  (hescribneruchs@gmail.com)

MS PowerPoint Unit Introduction

Hello Everyone,

Today is the start of our Microsoft Office PowerPoint Unit.  Today you will be required to show how much you already know about using this product.  Please create the following, upload a copy to your class website, and submit it to me by email:

MS PowerPoint Title Slide Project

Create a single slide to use as a title slide for all future projects in our class.  The slide must contain the following:

• Your Name
• Your Gmail Address
• Title of Project (Animated)
• Block Label with Business Tech (Period), Mr. Scribner, Room 237 (IMC) and your website as a hyperlink.
• 1 Background (Washout Picture)
• 2 Additional Pictures

This is the first project of the 3rd Marking Period and is relatively easy.  I will show how I created the example slide, and you will have until the end of class to finish yours.  There will be at least 3 additional projects that require the use of PowerPoint before this unit is finished, and you will use PowerPoint for your Marketing Plan, Business Plan, and your Architectural Design Project before the school year is over.  Good Luck and as always, have fun!!

-  Mr. S

WEEBLY.COM Week

Hello All:
 

I would like your focus today to be on "fixing" your websites and making sure that I am listed as an editor.  If I cannot edit your page, I cannot grade the items on it efficiently.  To that end, Please make sure you have the following items on your HOME PAGE:
    1.  2-3 Paragraphs Introducing Yourself - Who are you and what interests do you have.
    2.  At least one picture that you like that does not violate school policy.
    3.  A list of 3-4 websites that you would like others to visit.
    4.  A section for current projects for grading/saving for use during class
    5.  A "CONTACT FORM" for me to return thoughts or ideas on what is posted.

Items for your JOURNAL/BLOG Page:
    You should have a journal entry for each of the TOPICS listed to the right of this page.

Third Page (E-PORTFOLIO):
    This page is dedicated to your projects that you have completed and a place to store those files for use in the future.

Fourth Page (POWERPOINT/VISIO):
    This page is for future projects.  We will create additional pages for our Marketing Plan and our Business Plans later this year.

Please make sure that your websites are organized like this and can be easily mapped.  You may add any additional links or information, and ideally you should be using this site for other classes as well.  I will be around to inspect your pages today.  BE READY!!

- MR. S

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ComicLife Biography Project

Ok Everyone,

Today you will choose an African-American Historical figure from my list and create a 1-2 page comic book page about that person's biography.   Include where they are from, what significant contributions they have made, and why they are a prominent historical figure.  You must collect pictures to go with your story and then use ComicLife to create the comic book pages.  We will work on one together in class today and your story is due by the end of class tomorrow.  You may not choose someone who is already on my door.

Use this website to choose a historical figure:

http://history1900s.about.com/od/people/tp/famousafricanamericans.htm


You will be graded on the following basis:

3points - Accuracy of Historical Facts
2points - Grammar and Spelling
2points - Creativity and Layout
3points - Turning it in completely and on time.

Good Luck and Have Fun!!  Final Projects should be submitted in JPEG format by emailing me at my school address.  I will compile them and you will see them all Monday during class. Get to work!!

Mr. S

MS Publisher - Newletter Project

All:

Here is the information on how you will be graded for your Newsletter Project:

Team Leaders must insure that each page of the Newsletter has similiar features such as font, headings, style, and color.  Pages should "look" like they go together in one document.

Today you will insert the primary article for your page of the Newsletter and find 2 additional pictures for your page.  One of the pictures must be a graph of a statistic for your topic.  You must reference where you got your information.  Additionally, you must provide a list of link resources for your topic on one of the pages.  Please include at least one advertisement per page for products that have some relationship to your newsletter topic as well.  Finally you need to layout the newsletter and include a place for your email addresses for replies and other information. 

You will be graded on the following:

• 10pts     Teamwork
• 10pts     Layout
• 10pts     Spelling & Grammar
• 10pts     Similiar Team Design
• 5pts     2 Pictures
• 5pts     1 Statistical Chart
• 5pts     1 Advertisement
• 5pts     1 List of Links
• 5pts     Headings and Email References

Keep working hard!  The newsletters are looking really good!

- Mr. S

MS Publisher - Sample Article for Newsletter

Teen Nutrition Basics -  A Sample Article for Business Tech
11 January 2012 by Mr. Scribner

     The importance of healthy eating is often overlooked by teenagers in the modern day society.  Teens can be persuaded by flashy advertising or sugar-filled snacks to head down the wrong path.  That path ends up putting them at risk for increased risk of heart disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes, an many other health problems.  According to an article at TeenHelp.com (Referenced Below),  "specific nutrients are especially important during the teen years (for proper development and growth)".  The following guidelines will help keep you fit and trim during your time at University City High School.

     One of the most important things to start out with is to know that nutrition is based on specific and individual needs.  Depending on the level of activity in your daily life, different amounts of calories and nutrients may be required.  Most teen boys need between 2,200 and 3,200 calories a day (ref3.1).  10% to 30% should be protien, 45% to 65% should be carbohydrates, and fat should not exceed 35% if possible.  1,300 mg of calcium, 38g of fiber, no more than 1500mg of sodium should also be included.

     Teen girls are different, duh.  Protien levels should be between 10% to 30%, carbohydrates and fat are about the same, but overall calories should be between 1,800 to 2,400 per day.  Calcium and Sodium levels are similiar too, but girls only need around 26g of fiber to be healthy.

     Exercise is a major factor in remaining fit and trim.  According to a study (1997 - ref.2) only 63.8% of students participate in activities that made them sweat or breath hard for at least 20 minutes for three of the last seven days.  72% of males versus 53% of females participated in vigorous physical activity and 55% of males versus 42% of females participated in teams at their school.  Ultimately burning the fuel you take in is the way to keep your weight constant.

     Finally,  getting rid of the social stigma attached to bringing healthy lunch to school, or making healthy choices in the food line was a major issue. (ref. 3)  Getting teens to alter their view of fast food and make healthy choices can be a hurdle.  Teaching them to make better choices regardless of the social impact, while eating at home, in school, or at the mall is key to improving nutrition and healthy eating habits.

     In conclusion, eating healthy is a personal responsibility.  Making sure that you are on the right track is your own personal choice, but with the proper help and motivation anyone can be successful at staying fit.  There are many resources in our building.  With an array of programs and teachers willing to help, any student at University City can be on the right track to a healthier life!

1. http://www.teenhelp.com/teen-health/teen-nutrition.html
2. http://www.pamf.org/teen/health/nutrition/
3. http://www.mealsmatter.org/articles-and-resources/healthy-living-articles/Teen-nutrition.aspx

ALL:

PLEASE READ THE ARTICLE ABOVE AND USE IT AS A GUIDE TO RE-WRITE YOUR ARTICLES.  TEAM LEADERS SHOULD INSURE THAT EACH PERSON ON THE TEAM IS WRITING AN ARTICLE THAT COMPLIMENTS THE OVERALL TOPIC OF THE NEWLETTER WITHOUT DUPLICATING A MESSAGE.

GOOD JOB SO FAR.  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

- MR. S

MS Publisher - Newsletter Project Prep Day

Everyone:

Hello and welcome to our first day as Internet Publishers.  Today we will form into groups and you will be responsible for beginning the work on a Social Agenda Newsletter.  Please create a logo for your group using pictures, MS Paint, or any other graphic design program.  Once you are in your teams, pick a leader and a topic to create a Newsletter about.  The topics can be similar to the ones you used for the Public Service Announcement.  You may not use anything vulgar, offensive, illegal or immoral.  I reserve the right to final approval of every topic for each group.  Each person in your group must then write a one-page article about something associated with your topic.  Each paper must use three (3) sources and be referenced.  You must email me your articles along with one picture associated with your topic.    This article will be used with the others to create the newsletter.  All teams must create a two (2) page Newsletter.  Further details on grading rubrics, content, and other items will be available tomorrow.  For now, here is the grading rubric for the article for today:

1. 5-6 Paragraphs                                                     5pts
2. Proper Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar           5pts
3. Picture Included Is Appropriate and Timely           5pts
4. Overall Team Theme is Recognizable                    5pts

 Please email your articles to me by the end of class.  You may use any website available for research.  This is a short project and should not take more than today and tomorrow to complete.  Tomorrow you and your group will layout the pages of the Newsletter and add in the additional items.

Good Luck,

- Mr. S

MS Publisher - Letterhead and Business Card

Everyone:

The object of the next few lessons is to create a viable small business in West Philadelphia.  You will create business documents, financial forms, a marketing plan and ultimately a business plan for this company.  You may create any kind of business you want.  Here are the criteria:

1.  The business must be a sole proprietorship (One Owner - You)
2.  The business must be legal and non-offensive. (Nothing Illegal, Violent, or Offensive)
3.  You will create a web page on your weebly.com page for it.

To Create Letterhead:

     1.  Open MS Publisher
     2.  Select NEW
     3.  Type "letterhead" in search box
     4.  Select One of the Templates To Use
     5.  Customize the Template with your Company Information.
     6.  Use the School Address and Phone/Fax
          3601 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA  19104  
          Phone:215-387-5100  Fax 215-387-6263
     7.  Finalize and Save as "PDF"
     8.  Repeat all previous steps for a "Business Card"

     9.  Attach both PDF Files to an email to hscribneruchs@gmail.com

Good Luck!!

 - Mr. S

Introduction to MS Publisher

Good Morning Everyone!!

I know you are all excited to be back after a nice snow break, so am I.  We will be starting our unit on MS Publisher with an easy project.  For this project, please reflect on the business we created.  There will be a contest for the class to participate in.  I would like you to create the best POST-CARD advertisement for your company.  The particulars are as follows:

1. Design must be in line with other marketing documentation and letterhead.
2. Color Scheme should be similar to previous documents (MS Word).
3. Post Card back will be a coupon of some sort.

Cards must be emailed to me by tomorrow at the end of class.  I will demonstrate prior to independent instruction.  Grading will be as follows:   (10 Total Points for Project)

• Spelling and Grammar is worth 3 points
• Layout and Creativity is worth 2 points
• Color Scheme and Pictures is worth 2 points
• Content as listed above is worth 3 points.

I will be looking forward to your entries.  The student with a winning entry will receive the prize.   There are no prizes for second place.  Start thinking about articles for a newsletter for the company.  We will be creating a company newsletter for our next project.  We will also be working on other publications over the next few weeks.  This unit will culminate with a MS Movie Commercial Project for your business.  Your class will be formed into a Marketing Department and will be tasked with creating Letterhead, Documents, and advertising materials.

Good Luck,

Mr. S