Tech+Assessment

Tech Assessment =Research Phase=
 * //Day 1: Getting Started & Choosing a Topic//**
 * Create a folder in Buhler Docs titled: Tech Assessment
 * Share the folder with Mrs. Bowman and your science teacher
 * If you already have a Science folder: put your Tech Assessment folder IN that folder and Share it with Mrs. Bowman. It will already be shared with your science teacher.
 * If you DO NOT have a science folder, create a Tech Assessment folder (Last Name, First Name, Tech Assessment, Period). Share it with Mrs. Bowman and your science teacher
 * Choosing a Topic
 * Presentation
 * Website
 * List: From Buhler Docs
 * Think about a possible topic. What makes this topic stand out to you?
 * What are your interests?
 * What connection might a family member have?
 * What career are you interested in? Do you know someone in this career?
 * Write down your TOP 3 choices.
 * Bond with your choice until the next class period!

//**Day 2: Starting Your Research**//
 * Finalize your Topic choice.
 * Open your Buhler Docs and open a document INSIDE your Tech Assessment folder.
 * Write a paragraph explaining your personal connection to the topic. Why is it important to you? What makes you want to know more about this subject?
 * At the bottom of your Personal Connection paragraph, make a list of what you already know about the topic. At the bottom of the list, write down how you know.
 * Did you read about it somewhere?
 * Did you see it on TV?
 * Did you learn about this from a family member?
 * Did you learn this from a teacher?

//**Day 3: Research**//
 * Create a new document in your Tech Assessment folder. Title it "Research".
 * Background information: The purpose of background information is to give you a foundation for the rest of your research. Look for words may help you in your searching. For instance, reading about "CANCER" may give you words such as "chemotherapy" or "malignant". Using these terms in your search will help you find more information.
 * World Book Online
 * Wikipedia
 * Take notes on what you find in the Encyclopedia article. Copy and paste the information into your Buhler Doc. Be sure you grab the URL (address) so you can site the article later.
 * Start searching for information using a general Google search.

//**Day 4 and 5: Research**//
 * [|Kansas Research Databases]
 * [|National Geographic for Students]
 * [|Science Links]


 * ===Telling Your Story===
 * Be sure you have a URL for every piece of information you find!
 * Collect details that support your research.


 * Collect Pictures and Video to support your story
 * Save the URL for pictures and videos.
 * Upload your pictures to Buhler Docs

=Production Phase=
 * Blog
 * Poulseen 1st Hour: @http://kidblog.org/TechAssessP1
 * Poulseen 2nd Hour: @http://kidblog.org/TechAssessP2
 * Poulseen 3rd Hour: @http://kidblog.org/TechAssessP3
 * Poulseen 5th Hour: @http://kidblog.org/TechAssessP5
 * Poulseen 6th Hour: @http://kidblog.org/TechAssessP6
 * Poulseen 8th Hour: @http://kidblog.org/TechAssessP8
 * Zolman 1st Hour: @http://kidblog.org/TechAssessZ1
 * Zolman 3rd Hour: @http://kidblog.org/TechAssessZ3
 * Zolman 8th Hour: @http://kidblog.org/TechAssessZ8


 * 5 Entries
 * Entry 1: Personal Connection or Why I Chose This Topic
 * Entry 2: History or Background of Your Topic
 * Entry 3: Present Day Status
 * Entry 4: Future
 * Bibliography (use www.bibme.com)
 * Pictures
 * 5 pictures minimum
 * Edit the pictures: crop, frame, highlight
 * You may use any program or website you would like to accomplish this.
 * Programs: use Keynote, Pages, Photobooth
 * Websites: Buhler Docs (Drawing)
 * Video
 * Find a video that explains something about your topic.
 * Embed it or create a link

Day 6: Work
 * See above list.

Day 8: Work

Day 9: Work

Day 10: Finalize