Intro to Databases

Today we will begin doing some research for our database lesson.

You need to use this website: www.imdb.com

On the scrap pieces of paper, you need to look up and provide information for the following categories. Each piece of paper will represent one record. You will need 25 records in all.

Here are the categories:

• Name of Movie
• Rating
• Director(s) of the movie
• Running time (min)
• Have you seen at the theatre? yes or no
• Do you own the movie? yes or no
• Name one star in the movie:
• Gender of the star chosen:
• Do your parents like the movie?

PRINT SCREEN ----May 1st

Your goal is to teach a student (your target audience is grades 3-6) how to play an online activity or game that will teach some math they are studying. Please write this so that the student will understand.Your product will consist of these parts:

1. Your name and date
2. The reason you chose this activity. In other words, out of all the math games you could choose from, why this one?
3. The name of Game/Activity and the address of the site
4. What is the purpose of the game? What math skill(s) are being taught or practiced?
5. Directions on how to play the game. Remember what you learned about printscreen. Make sure you include graphics/pictures for each step to teach them how to play the game.
6. Give some suggestions to the student when doing the activity, some helpful reminders/pieces of advice. Also give suggestions to the parent or teacher on how it is beneficial for using it with kids
7. The names of at least two persons, including at least one student, who proofread your work.

Please restrict yourself to these websites to get your activity.

http://childparenting.about.com/od/mathgamesonline/

http://edweb.tusd.k12.az.us/ekowalcz/math/elementary_web_sites.htm

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/math.html

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/allgames.html

http://www.funbrain.com/

http://www.coolmath4kids.com/

Directions for 4/16

Today:


1. Print out your Million Dollar Spreadsheet. Use the IF/THEN function you learned about yesterday. You may use the conditions we used yesterday (> then $1M then______ if not then _________). See if you can remember how to do it. When you are finished print it out with the formulas showing. To do this, go to TOOLS, OPTIONS, and click the box on the bottom left hand side marked FORMULAS. Print preview your document BEFORE printing to make sure it is one page. Make cells smaller if needed and take out any pictures so it fits one page.

2. Print out the assignment you did yesterday in the same way you did for #1 (with Formulas showing) (see #1 for directions).

Today's Choice

http://www.freerice.com/index.php

You may choose this link or Mavis Beacon lessons/games.

Today's Extra Activity

http://www.freerice.com/index.php

You may choose to use this link or Mavis Beacon Lessons/Games when you are finished. That is all.

Example of a Business Letter

Mrs. Knudson
c/o Shrine Catholic Schools
3500 W. 13 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073

Creative Games INC
c/o Jennifer Haney
29999 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI 48909

Dear Mrs. Knudson:
Creative Games INC and I have come up with a powerful game to use in your classroom. We understand that history of the Civil War is a very important part of your curriculum. We believe we have created an outstanding, entertaining tool for you to use with your students to help them review for the end of the chapter test.
I would like the opportunity to show you this game and explain to you how to use it in your classroom. I am available any day next week at lunch/homeroom or during F Period. Please let me know when the best day/time would be for us to meet.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to talking with you soon.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Haney
President, Creative Games INC

Business Letter and Business Cards

Business Letter Business Card

You must now type business letter to the teacher you will be working with. Go to the following site for the proper set up for a Business Letter: http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000152.htm.


For the heading, use the teachers name and c/o Shrine Catholic Academy, 3500 W 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48076. For the inside address, please use your home address. In the body of your letter, make sure your tone is appropriate. Remember you are trying to “sell” this game to the teacher. In your first paragraph, give them a brief explanation of what your game is and how it involves them. In the second paragraph, you need to ask them when an appropriate time would be to meet with them to discuss your game (date/time). You can tell them you can meet anytime during our computer class (F Period), or before or after school or during lunch or homeroom. In the last paragraph, sum up by saying you are looking forward to talking with them soon.

SPELL/GRAMMAR CHECK THIS LETTER. CARELESS EDITING MISTAKES WILL SERIOUSLY DIMINISH YOUR GRADE.

Print it out and submit it in the basket by the end of the hour.



Business Card

Now you are going to create a business card for your game company. Think of a creative name for your business. Add your name and the title you have in your company (CEO, creative designer, salesman/woman, etc.). Make sure you have contact information included (phone number or an email address). Also, design a logo for your game company or have a graphic to go with it. If you get really creative, include your company’s slogan on it. I suggest using Photofiltre or Paint to create your business card. Make the size 1/8 of a page.