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