Scratch is Going Green

Once you complete your Scratch To Do List, you will begin working on a project proposal for your Scratch is Going Green project. The goal of the project is to use Scratch to create an interactive story promoting environmental awareness. This proposal should be presented to Mr. Madson for approval before you commence work on the project. Below are some links to get you started.

http://www.green-kits.com/greenkids.html
http://www.epa.gov/kids/
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/eek/

Scratch

After turning in your Deep Portage Keynote and printing your canoe problem, your task is to work with Scratch. We will start off with some Scratch basics. You should complete the Scratch To Do List. Follow this link for Scratch help.

Monday, October 20

Scratch is a computer programming tool developed by graduate students from MIT. We will start off today learning the basics of the program, which will lead into our Scratch Basic Skills.

Wednesday, October 15

Today you will complete your Deep Portage Keynote. Answers to some FAQ are below.

Do I need background music?

• That is up to you. Personally, I think background music enhances your presentation. As long as the music is appropriate type and volume.

How many slides do I need?

• Enough slides to tell your story of the "Spirit of Deep Portage."

Do I need transitions?

• Again, a personal decision. If you do include transitions, try to keep them consistant.

How do I turn it in?

• Save it as 1_madsonjamie_deepportage and turn in to the 2015 Drop Box. (inside the Dig Lit folder)
  

What should I do when I'm finished?

• Begin designing your Comic Life Canoe problem.

Monday, October 13

Today you will finishing up your Deep Portage Keynote. When you complete your slides and have included any background music, you will be turning it in to the 2015 Drop Box.

The project should be named 1_madsonjamie_deepportage.

After turning in the version for your presentation, you will be recording your voice track in an edit suite. When the voice over track is complete, you will be exporting your project as a QuickTime CD ROM version.

This file should named 1_madsonjamie_quicktime and should also be turned in to the 2015 Drop Box.

If you finish your tasks, you may begin working with Scratch. A good place to start would be the the Scratch ToDo list.

Deep Portage Keynote

I am at home today with my daughter. You will continue creating your Deep Portage presentations. Plan to work on these presentations the rest of this week an into next week. The due date is Wednesday, October 15. Follow the link below for the presentation requirements.

Deep Portage Presentation

Pictures

Today you will be organizing Deep Portage pictures in your iPhoto. You will need a minimum of 25 images in your project.