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TIMMS Practice Link

TIMMS Practice Link

Movie Making Project

Objectives:

To be able to create a short video/movie with a purpose from scratch.

 Activities:

Day 1: 

1. Discuss 
• Objectives
• Resources
• Topics
• Scope
2. Create Groups. Select Leaders.
3. Discuss and explore phases of movie making.
4. Update Project Achievements Log  (Only Leaders)

• 7A
• 7B

Day 2:

1. Discuss Project requirements in detail.
2. Get familiarized with work distribution and Progress Recording methods.
3. Assign Roles.
4. Explore supporting material/literature.
5. Get the Project Idea Approved.
6. Update Project Achievements Log  (Only Leaders)

• 7A

• 7B

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Day 3:

1. Complete the script document.
2. Select Assistant Leader.
3. Update Individual Performance Chart (Assistant Leader). (Download, save and keep updating)
4. Update Project Achievements Log (Only Leaders). Use the same links.

EXIT POLL

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Day 4:

1. Rethink the division of work. Every group members need to participate.
2. Continue work on your theme, characters, scenes, and script.
3. Try to complete the script.
4. Update individual progress sheet. (Assistant Leader).
5. Update Achievements Log. (Group Leaders - same links and passwords.)
6. Participate in the Project Status Poll. (Only Group Leaders).

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Day 5:

1. Get your script approved.
2. Start rehearsal and recording.
3. Some members can work on titles and credit design.
4. Documentation Officer must update the Project Folder.
5. Update Individual Performance Chart (Assistant Leader). (Download, save and keep updating)
6. Update Project Achievements Log (Only Leaders). Use the same links.

Spreadsheets - Data Validation

Objective:

To be able to
define data validation.
apply data validation checks in a spreadsheet

Task 1:

1. Observe the demonstration carefully.
2. Download the activity file from HERE.
3. Save the file in your folder in D drive.

Task 2 (2 Activities)

Activity 1:

• Apply the data validation checks as demonstrated.

Activity 2:

• Explore data validation dialogue box and apply the required data validation checks yourself.

Spreadsheets - Reinforcement

February Week 3 

Objectives:

To be able to use a digital spreadsheet software to solve real life problems.

Task 1:

Open Class Register Activity File.

Apply Conditional Formatting to highlight absenteeism.

Task 2:

Download Task 2 File.

SAVE file in your folder.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
SAVE again before closing.

Task 3:

Student Feedback

Spreadsheets - Applications in real life problem solving.

February Week 1 and 2 

Objectives:

To be able to use a digital spreadsheet software to create/format calculation based reports.

Task 1:

Download Task 1 File.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
SAVE file in your folder.

Task 2:

Download Task 2 File.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
SAVE file in your folder.

Task 3:

Download Task 2 File.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
SAVE file in your folder.

Spreadsheets - Formulas and Functions

Activity 1:
Reading Task (Page No.1 to 5)
10 minutes


Activity 2:
Open the Activity File (Previously downloaded and saved in your folder in D: drive)

1. Find out 

• how many students will need a support class? 

          (If marks obtained are less than 50% then support class will be provided.)

• how many students will get the distinction certificate?

         (If % is 90 or above then the student will receive a distinction certificate.)

Introduction to Spreadsheets

Introduction to spreadsheets (Video)

Download the Activity File
Complete the Activity and save in your folder in D drive of your computer system.


ACTIVITY FILE

List Operations

Link to Sample Program for List Operations

SAMPLE for CALCULATOR Project

Please compare your calculator app with the following App.

SAMPLE CALCULATOR APP

Also explore the commands used in Grocery List App
GROCERY LIST

Create a simple calculator using scratch.mit.edu

11th November to 15th November 2018

Day 1 Activity: 

Create the interface of a calculator.

Step 1: Watch a demo for how to use images on the Internet to design an interface of a calculator.

Step 2: Design your calculator's face.

Step 3: Save your program.

Reflection 1:

Participate in this Exit Poll

Day 2 Activity: 

Write the script for calculations for your Calculator App

Step 1: Watch a demo for how to code the calculator buttons.

Step 2: Write the script of your App.

Step 3: Run, Test and Save your program.

Reflection 2:

Teacher's Links Day1 

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Visual Coding - Basic Arithmetic Operations

21-Oct-18 to 25-Oct-18

1. Observe demo for how to perform calculations using scratch script.
2. Write a program to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Computational Thinking and Begining with visual coding

14-Oct-2018 to 18-Oct-2018

Computational Thinking

Access the following link to explore the concept of computational thinking. Follow the guidelines given below.

1. Study the content (10 min)
2. Discuss with peers (5 min)
3. Class discussion (5 min)
4. Take the test to assess your understanding (5 min)

Computational Thinking

Beginning with Visual Coding

Observe the demo and try to code a program to add 2 numbers using scratch.mit.edu

Peer Assessment

PEER ASSESSMENT - POWTOON Project

• This week is the Peer Assessment Week for the Powtoon Project. 
• All groups will first Assess their own work using the assessment criteria.
• All groups will assess the work of the allocated peer group. 
• Marks will be recorded in the teacher Log.

Understanding Assessment Criteria for Peer Assessment and Feedback

Dear Year 7 students,

This week along with work on your presentations we will spend some time in understanding

• What is Peer Review/Peer Assessment/Peer Feedback
• How to provide effective feedback 
• How to improve in light of the feedback received
• How to tackle differences in opinions

The resources are provided in the folder Year 7B-ICT (example) shared with you on LAN.

Happy Learning

Link to powtoon tutorials

Use the following link to learn to create powtoon presentations

POWTOON Tutorials

5 Ps of Powerful Presentations

5 Ps of Powerful Presentations

1. Purpose
• Understand the Objective
• Determine the Mood
2. People
• Know your Audience
3. Product
• Medium
• Environment
• Tools
• Resources
• Layout
• Format
4.  Practice
• Rehearsal
5. Presentation 
• Stay calm and confident
• Know your content
• Keep Backup Plans

Powerful Presentations

Theme for Presentation

Careers in Technology


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