Gray wolf worksheets

1. http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/wolf,_gray.php






2. http://thewildones.org/Animals/grayWolf.html





3. http://cosmosmith.com/gray_wolves.html





4.http://articles.cnn.com/2008-03-28/tech/gray.wolves_1_wolf-recovery-coordinator-ed-bangs-wolves?_s=PM:TECH





5. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/gray+wolf

Keyboarding Quiz for Beginning of 2nd Quarter!

Please click on the link below and then choose (under choose a test)  #30 Classic Tales  and 2 minute test and click the box for 2 spaces after a period.  
then click start and begin the test.  You may try it up to 3 times to get a better score, but the last one you do will be your score, it won't remember the best, only the last. Print your certificate and turn it in!
Remember:  6th grade goal is 20 words a minute 7th grade goal is 30 wam and 8th grade goal is 35-45 wam all with 3 or fewer errors. 
Happy typing!

http://www.freetypinggame.net/free-typing-certificate.asp

Wednesday October 13, 2010 Class Assignments! (Mrs. Carter is absent!)

Hello everyone!  I am absent today, as you can tell!  Please follow the instructions below for your grade level and turn in all work by the end of class today in the turn in box!
See you tomorrow!


Mrs. C

6th Grade:  Please do the worksheet "session 4 review: shapes and wordart" and then turn it in. (don't forget your name!)  when you turn it in, you can pick up an "Editor Checklist" paper (next to the turn ins) be sure it's the Editor one, as the 7th grade also has a checklist over there!   DO NOT WRITE ON THIS PAPER!  use this sheet to make sure you have done all the work you should on the "Collection of Stories written for Children" project that we have been working on in class.  You have today to fix everything and make it the way you want it.  Tomorrow we will grade this project!  Be sure to save your work in your document file!  Turn the Checklist papers back into the pile by the turn-ins before you leave class~!!!  If you get done early and have time left, please open the "editor" folder on your desktop and open "picture"  use the cut copy and paste skills you learned yesterday to fix the story and then use clip art to illustrate it.  save the document in your document file as "picture" I will grade these on Friday.
have fun!

7th Grade:  You have today to finish your EZINE.  Make sure that each page is correct and that you have the items required on the checklist (see the papers by the turn in's make sure it's for the EZINE project as the 6th graders also have a checklist paper over there! IF you are finished, you may do a lesson in microtype or you may get other homework from your locker to work on.  NO INTERNET
When class starts tomorrow, thurs, you should be completely done with your project!

8th Grade: your project is due tomorrow! First today, please take the Publisher environment QUIZ. place in the turn-ins when done.Then, please use your checklist to be sure you have completed all requirements and have it ready to grade when class begins on thurs.  IF you are finished, do a lesson in microtype or get  other homework from your locker to work on.  Please remain seated and be quiet so that others may work!
see you Thursday!


Mrs. C.

Keyboarding Requirements for Junior High

KEYBOARDING GOALS

Each class has keyboarding assignments for the week and students work at their own pace to complete these assignments.  All assignments are online and able to be accessed from home for additional practice.  Students are graded according to the grading scale below each keyboarding assignment is worth 10 points.

Each score is worth 10 total points.  Add the WPM score to the Errors score for a total grade:

                 10= 100% A+             9= 90% B        8= 80% C       7= 70%  D-   6 or less = F

6th Grade

20-25 WPM

3 or fewer Errors

6th grade grading scale
WPM 15-20=5 10-14= 4 5-9= 3 4 or less= 2	Errors 3 or less=5 4-5=4 5-8=3 9 or more=2

7th Grade	8th Grade
30-35 WPM	35-45 WPM
3 or fewer Errors	3 or fewer Errors

7th & 8th grade grading scale
WPM 30 + =5 25-29= 4 21-24= 3 20 or less= 2	Errors 3 or less=5 4-5=4 5-8=3 9 or more=2

8th grade Microsoft Word review

Lesson 8: Computer Care and Safety

Computers, like any other piece of electronic equipment, need special care and attention in order to perform properly and safely. There are several specialized tasks such as defragmenting, scanning and reformatting that computer experts can do to keep the internal system of a computer working well. However, we'll leave these tasks to the experts for now and concentrate on some daily do's and don'ts that any computer user should know.

A Clean Machine

This may seem like a simple topic, but computers require special cleaning even on the outside. Keeping your system free of dust, dirt and liquids is the first step to computer care. Your system's user guide is the best place to find information on how to clean your outer components; but here are some general tips that you should always remember:

• Never spray your monitor screen (or any other computer component) with glass cleaner. Instead, spray a lint-free cloth lightly with glass cleaner, then clean the screen. Be sure to hold the cloth away from the computer when spraying.
• Computer components should be kept as dust-free as possible.
• Canned air or small computer-specific vacuum cleaners are an excellent way to clean keyboards, computer case vents, or around disk drive openings.
• The rubber ball inside the bottom of a mouse may need occasional cleaning. If the mouse does not perform correctly, check your user guide for cleaning directions.
• Never try to remove the cover on your computer to clean inside. Instead, take it to an authorized service technician for cleaning.
• Keep all liquids and food items away from your computer. Liquids and food crumbs can damage delicate electronic circuits. Also, mixing liquids and electronic components can cause serious electrical shock!
• Wash your hands before using the computer to avoid "sticky keys."
• When in doubt about how to clean your computer system, consult your user manual or technical support.

A Shocking Possibility

It is important to remember that your computer is connected to electricity. If you have an Internet connection, that also means that your computer is connected to a telephone line or cable connection. These are also conductive connections. That means that lightning could be conducted to your computer through any of these connections. For safety reasons, you should never use your computer during a storm.

Many computer users purchase surge protectors to safeguard their system. The user plugs computer components into the surge protector, then plugs the surge protector into the wall. Just like the name implies, surge protectors are designed to protect computers against electrical surges or lightning. However, these devices can fail, so it's best to stay clear of the computer during storms.

Also, as mentioned earlier, electricity and liquids don't mix. Keep water and other liquids away from the computer system. This includes drinks, water guns, fish bowls and cleaning fluids.

Beware of Viruses

Viruses and worms are names for pesky computer-unfriendly programs that can accidentally be downloaded into your system. Some are just a nuisance, but others can crash your system and cause irreparable damage. To avoid these nasty creatures, follow these safety tips:

• Install, use and regularly update virus software
• Never open an e-mail attachment unless you know and trust the person who sent it.
• Do not accept downloads from Internet sites that you don't know and trust.

If you would like to learn more about viruses and antivirus utilities, Check outThe Virus Zoo at CNet for some great information!

Avoid Installation Marathons

Let's say that you were given several new computer games for your birthday. Or maybe your parents just bought you a new system and you want to load all your favorite games. Do you sit down and install all of these programs one right after another? No! It may be tempting, but it's not a good idea. Sometimes, installing a new program can cause conflicts within your system. These conflicts will need to be worked out or else the program will have to be uninstalled so that your system will work correctly. If you install 2 or more programs before you realize there is a problem, it will be very difficult to determine what the problem is and which program caused it. Instead, try installing one program, then use your computer long enough to see how your system responds to the installation before loading the next program.

Safe Computing!

Following these guidelines should help you to take good care of your computer system, so that you can get lots of enjoyment from it. Remember, that if you have any questions about your particular system, you should check your user guide or contact technical support.

Welcome Back for 2010-2011!~ Junior High Technology ROCKS!

Junior High Tech at MCA this year will be a place to grow and learn~


Here's what we'll be doing for the first 6 weeks or so!


6th Grade:  Study Skills Unit  this includes how to study, what to study, using your agenda, taking notes, test taking, and much more...


7th Grade:  Study Skill Review Unit, I know you did this last year, but it's SO important...we will spend a couple of weeks reviewing the skills and then we will get starting in KEYBOARDING!! hooray! :)


8th Grade: Study Skill Review Unit, I know you did this last year, but it's SO important...we will spend a couple of weeks reviewing the skills and then we will get starting in KEYBOARDING!! hooray! :)


Let's have a great first quarter and really work hard so we can be proud of ourselves every step of the way!


Mrs. Carter