Thursday, January 14, 2010

Your African Country Project

Your African Country Power Point Project
Each slide should contain the information listed below. Each slide is worth 10 points.
This Project is due next week.

Slide 1
name of your country
your name
Technology Integration Class
Mrs. Jefferson

Slide 2
Your country's flag
description of flag
what each symbol means

Slide 3
President of your country
photo of the president

Slide 4
Information about your country
photo of your country or map
your country's capitol
population
climate

Slide 5
natural resources
what does your country export

Slide 6
your country's cuisine
what foods are available
people's diet

Slide 7
people from your country
photos of people from your country

Slide 8
your country's culture and customs

Slide 9
Places to visit in your country

Slide 10
websites about your country
references and resources

Monday, January 11, 2010

African Countries Power Point Project


Your African Country Power Point Project is due Next week: Here is a refresher on how to format your Presentation:
FORMATTING YOUR PRESENTATION
· Open PowerPoint
· Choose Blank Presentation
· Choose Title Slide Layout
· Apply The Background Of Your Choice
o Click on Format
o Select Background
o Click on the Drop Down Arrow and Select More Colors
o Click on the color of your choice and click OK
o Click either Apply if you want that color to appear only on that individual slide or Click Apply to All if you want that color on all of your slides
· Insert A New Slide
o Click on Insert
o Select New Slide
o Choose Title Only
o Click OK

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Here's What's Due!!

Happy New Year Students, I hope that you are ready for a new year and fresh start for 2010. I have listed the remainder of your assignments for class. These assignments must be completed by 1-21-10. Work hard, efficiently, and produce quality work. If you have any questions about any of these assignments please feel free to respond to this blog.

Technology Integration Class Assignments to Complete for Grade
All assignments are due by January 19 and 20, 2010.
(No Exceptions!!)

o The Power of Google.com

o Photo Poster Collage – Individual Project

o Extra Credit Worksheet
(Optional – Extra Credit 10 points)

o Scavenger Hunt Test Your Skills

o Africa Scavenger Hunt Worksheet



  • African Country Power Point Report
o Typing Test (Final Test Grade)

Here are some websites that will help you with your African Country Power Power Report:
www.netstate.com/states/
http://www.50states.com/
http://www.worldbookonline.com/
http://www.africaguide.com/afmap.htm
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/words/countries_af.htm (capitols and flags)
http://www.factmonster.com/
www.sheppardsoftware.com/african_geography.htm
http://www.usembassy.gov/

Watch this video in your spare time to learn more about kids your age who live in Africa : http://video.pbs.org/video/1248818700/