BELLRINGER: We review THE DAILY EXERCISE- BUMPER CARS.

We also spend a few minutes reviewing all of the RESOURCES you have been given regarding your FAVORITE THING RESEARCH PAPER, which is due on FRIDAY:

1. PROJECT SHEET: "The History of Your Favorite Thing" RESEARCH PAPER.
2. The RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE
3. Format of paper:
   • Paragraph ONE: An EXCITING introduction regarding your TOPIC that explains WHAT IS IT?
   • Paragraph TWO: Creation of product/ company.
   • Paragraphs THREE-FIVE (minimum): Explain at least three major changes that have occured with your product/ company since the founding. PUT THESE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!
   • Paragraph SIX: Explain your product/ company today.
   • Paragraph SEVEN: Conclusion.
4. "The First Paragraph" Exercise.
5. This is how your PAPER NEEDS TO LOOK!
6. Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet. I recommend using search terms like "NIKE HISTORY" or "NIKE FOUNDING."

   Use CHATGPT to do some brainstorming about the history of your company. I recommend that you do a query similar to the following: "Can you give me some information about the founding of Nike? " "I am writing a research paper on the history of the Nike Company for my Technology class. I need to document three major changes to the company since it was founded. Can you help me come up with some ideas for these changes?" When did Nike start making athletic gear, such as helmets, jerseys, shoulder pads, etc.? I need some source material. Can you give me some sources for Nike's partnership with the NFL in 2012?

FOR TODAY: TODAY IS A COMPLETELY FOCUSED WORK DAY ON THE RESEARCH PAPER. THIS IS DUE ON FRIDAY AT MIDNIGHT. STUDENTS THAT ARE DISRUPTIVE WILL BE SENT TO MR. COUCH WITH THEIR CHROMEBOOK TO WORK IN THE ISS ROOM.

• OUR BIG PROJECT: Complete research and a 2-3 page paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing," based upon your favorite thing from the chart that you made in Lucidchart at the start of the quarter.

• Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper Assignment Sheet.
• Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet. I recommend using search terms like "NIKE HISTORY" or "NIKE FOUNDING."

• Use CHATGPT to do some brainstorming about the history of your company. I recommend that you do a query similar to the following: "Can you give me some information about the founding of Nike? " "I am writing a research paper on the history of the Nike Company for my Technology class. I need to document three major changes to the company since it was founded. Can you help me come up with some ideas for these changes?" When did Nike start making athletic gear, such as helmets, jerseys, shoulder pads, etc.? I need some source material. Can you give me some sources for Nike's partnership with the NFL in 2012?

• After doing some basic research regarding your company, please complete information on the RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE, this form will be emailed back to you, so that you can use it on your PAPER.
• When you have research completed the outline, use that information to begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your COMPTECH folder.
• USE the information that you created at the start of class (OPENING PARAGRAPH and SOURCES PAGE INFORMATION) to start putting your paper together.
• Paragraph ONE: An EXCITING introduction regarding your TOPIC that explains WHAT IS IT?
• Paragraph TWO: Creation of product/ company.
• Paragraphs THREE-FIVE (minimum): Explain at least three major changes that have occured with your product/ company since the founding. PUT THESE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!
• Paragraph SIX: Explain your product/ company today.
• Paragraph SEVEN: Conclusion.
• CITATION OF SOURCES: "CITATION OF SOURCES EXERCISE" using CHAT GPT as a citation tool.

 

BELLRINGER: As we review the Daily Exercise today, Mr. Burkhard will ask you to complete the ASTROTURFING DAILY EXERCISE #2. This is it! Do it NOW!

Then, in preparation for the writing of our paper, we complete "The First Paragraph" Exercise. This will be a 10 point grade in the Gradebook!

FOR TODAY:

• OUR BIG PROJECT: Complete research and a 2-3 page paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing," based upon your favorite thing from the chart that you made in Lucidchart at the start of the quarter.

• Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper Assignment Sheet.
• Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet. I recommend using search terms like "NIKE HISTORY" or "NIKE FOUNDING."

• Use CHATGPT to do some brainstorming about the history of your company. I recommend that you do a query similar to the following: "Can you give me some information about the founding of Nike? " "I am writing a research paper on the history of the Nike Company for my Technology class. I need to document three major changes to the company since it was founded. Can you help me come up with some ideas for these changes?" When did Nike start making athletic gear, such as helmets, jerseys, shoulder pads, etc.? I need some source material. Can you give me some sources for Nike's partnership with the NFL in 2012?

• After doing some basic research regarding your company, please complete information on the RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE, this form will be emailed back to you, so that you can use it on your PAPER.
• When you have research completed the outline, use that information to begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your COMPTECH folder.
• USE the information that you created at the start of class (OPENING PARAGRAPH and SOURCES PAGE INFORMATION) to start putting your paper together.
• • Paragraph ONE: An EXCITING introduction regarding your TOPIC that explains WHAT IS IT?
  • Paragraph TWO: Creation of product/ company.
  • Paragraphs THREE-FIVE (minimum): Explain at least three major changes that have occured with your product/ company since the founding. PUT THESE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!
  • Paragraph SIX: Explain your product/ company today.
  • Paragraph SEVEN: Conclusion.

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We meet to discuss some CLASSROOM PROCEDURE ISSUES. Many students are not completing work, not doing the Daily Exercises, and not behaving like high school students. A few have not even shared their COMPTECH FOLDER with Mr. B. yet.

THEN, we review THE DAILY EXERCISE: QUESTIONABLE GRAPHS.

We review how your PAPER NEEDS TO LOOK! This is important, as much of the grade of your paper is based on the PRESENTATION.

We also review PLAGIARISM and the process of CITATION.

THE BELLRINGER IS HERE: Complete the "CITATION OF SOURCES EXERCISE" using CHAT GPT as a citation tool.

FOR TODAY: The Google Charting and Graphing Assignment. GRADED NEXT WEEK. Worth 50 points.

GOOGLE DRIVE LEARNING CHARTS AND GRAPHS: Review the Google Charting Video at the top of the Assignment Sheet. Practice the skills as you review the video. You may also refer to this Google Learning Webpage regarding charts, as needed.

• OUR BIG UPCOMING PROJECT: Complete research and a 2-3 page paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing," based upon your favorite thing from the chart that you made in Lucidchart at the start of the quarter.

• Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper Assignment Sheet.
• Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet. I recommend using search terms like "NIKE HISTORY" or "NIKE FOUNDING."

• Use CHATGPT to do some brainstorming about the history of your company. I recommend that you do a query similar to the following: "Can you give me some information about the founding of Nike? " "I am writing a research paper on the history of the Nike Company for my Technology class. I need to document three major changes to the company since it was founded. Can you help me come up with some ideas for these changes?" When did Nike start making athletic gear, such as helmets, jerseys, shoulder pads, etc.? I need some source material. Can you give me some sources for Nike's partnership with the NFL in 2012?

• After doing some basic research regarding your company, please complete information on the RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE, this form will be emailed back to you, so that you can use it on your PAPER.
• When you have research completed the outline, use that information to begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your COMPTECH folder.
• USE the information that you created at the start of class (OPENING PARAGRAPH and SOURCES PAGE INFORMATION) to start putting your paper together.
• • Paragraph ONE: An EXCITING introduction regarding your TOPIC that explains WHAT IS IT?
  • Paragraph TWO: Creation of product/ company.
  • Paragraphs THREE-FIVE (minimum): Explain at least three major changes that have occured with your product/ company since the founding. PUT THESE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!
  • Paragraph SIX: Explain your product/ company today.
  • Paragraph SEVEN: Conclusion.

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "SENSA."

Mr. Burkhard reviews how to use CHAT GPT to help brainstorm ideas for your RESEARCH PAPER.

When we are done, use these techniques to complete the RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE

FOR TODAY: The Google Charting and Graphing Assignment. GRADED NEXT WEEK. Worth 50 points.

GOOGLE DRIVE LEARNING CHARTS AND GRAPHS: Review the Google Charting Video at the top of the Assignment Sheet. Practice the skills as you review the video. You may also refer to this Google Learning Webpage regarding charts, as needed.

• OUR BIG UPCOMING PROJECT: Complete research and a 2-3 page paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing," based upon your favorite thing from the chart that you made in Lucidchart at the start of the quarter.

• Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper Assignment Sheet.
• Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet. I recommend using search terms like "NIKE HISTORY" or "NIKE FOUNDING."

• Use CHATGPT to do some brainstorming about the history of your company. I recommend that you do a query similar to the following: "Can you give me some information about the founding of Nike? " "I am writing a research paper on the history of the Nike Company for my Technology class. I need to document three major changes to the company since it was founded. Can you help me come up with some ideas for these changes?" When did Nike start making athletic gear, such as helmets, jerseys, shoulder pads, etc.? I need some source material. Can you give me some sources for Nike's partnership with the NFL in 2012?

• After doing some basic research regarding your company, please complete information on the RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE, this form will be emailed back to you, so that you can use it on your PAPER.

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "MISSING CHILDREN."

Then, in preparation for the writing of our paper, please spend FIVE OR TEN MINUTES at the start of class today reading this SAMPLE FAVORITE THING RESEARCH PAPER. This is an almost perfect 100/100 paper, complete with ALL elements, proper formatting and good flow. Note that this paper includes a total of ELEVEN sources. You only need to include 3. This is an example that you should attempt to emulate with your work!

Then, please complete the "Research Paper Topic Selection Form." Read the questions carefully, this will determine the course of the rest of this semester in the class. CHOOSE WISELY!

FOR TODAY: The Google Charting and Graphing Assignment. GRADED NEXT WEEK. Worth 50 points.

GOOGLE DRIVE LEARNING CHARTS AND GRAPHS: Review the Google Charting Video at the top of the Assignment Sheet. Practice the skills as you review the video. You may also refer to this Google Learning Webpage regarding charts, as needed.

• OUR BIG UPCOMING PROJECT: Complete research and a 2-3 page paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing," based upon your favorite thing from the chart that you made in Lucidchart at the start of the quarter.

• Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper Assignment Sheet.
• Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet. I recommend using search terms like "NIKE HISTORY" or "NIKE FOUNDING."

• Use CHATGPT to do some brainstorming about the history of your company. I recommend that you do a query similar to the following: "Can you give me some information about the founding of Nike? " "I am writing a research paper on the history of the Nike Company for my Technology class. I need to document three major changes to the company since it was founded. Can you help me come up with some ideas for these changes?" When did Nike start making athletic gear, such as helmets, jerseys, shoulder pads, etc.? I need some source material. Can you give me some sources for Nike's partnership with the NFL in 2012?

• After doing some basic research regarding your company, please complete information on the RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE, save this file in your COMPTECH folder. NOTE THAT WE NEED TO HAVE SOME INFORMATION LINKS FOR ARTICLES!

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "KNEELING FOR THE ANTHEM."

At the start of class, we also review some of the common CHARTS and GRAPHS used in dispersing information. Here is a link to that Charts and Graphs Introductory slide show, including the "Money in our Pockets" Table, which you need for PROBLEM 1 of the Charting Project.

Please complete "MORE GRAPHS! Thinking Sheet."

FOR TODAY: Our First Big Project: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project. This needs to be finishing up today and grading tomorrow.

OUR NEXT PROJECT: The Google Charting and Graphing Assignment. GRADED NEXT WEEK. Worth 50 points.

GOOGLE DRIVE LEARNING CHARTS AND GRAPHS: Review the Google Charting Video at the top of the Assignment Sheet. Practice the skills as you review the video. You may also refer to this Google Learning Webpage regarding charts, as needed.

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review the "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "TAYLOR AND THE CHIEFS." No real bellringers today, but we will have LOTS at the start of next class perod.

FOR TODAY: Our First Big Project: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project. This needs to be finishing up today and grading tomorrow.

OUR NEXT PROJECT: The Google Charting and Graphing Assignment. GRADED NEXT WEEK. Worth 50 points.

GOOGLE DRIVE LEARNING CHARTS AND GRAPHS: Review the Google Charting Video at the top of the Assignment Sheet. Practice the skills as you review the video. You may also refer to this Google Learning Webpage regarding charts, as needed.

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review the Daily Exercise that was due at the start of today's class- "HOLDING MOM."

MR. B. EXPLAINS WHAT YOU CAN'T DO FOR THE FLOWCHART PROJECT!

THEN, we discuss review and analyze some FLOWCHARTS by completing the "Flow Charts Are Cool" Thinking Sheet."

Make sure to use CTRL+ and CRTL- to zoom in or out on the flowchart that you select.

DO NOT SPEND ALL DAY GAZING AT THE FUNNY CHARTS, YOU HAVE TOO MUCH WORK TO DO!

FOR TODAY: Our First Big Project: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project.

OUR NEXT PROJECT: The Google Charting and Graphing Assignment. GRADED NEXT WEEK. Worth 50 points.

GOOGLE DRIVE LEARNING CHARTS AND GRAPHS: Review the Google Charting Video at the top of the Assignment Sheet. Practice the skills as you review the video. You may also refer to this Google Learning Webpage regarding charts, as needed.

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review the Daily Exercise that was due at the start of today's class- "THE CAFE."

THEN, we discuss how to throw up and we complete the "Flowchart Thinking Sheet."

FOR TODAY:

OUR FIRST REAL ASSIGNMENT- Creating Diagrams in draw.io: SHOULD BE DONE TODAY. 50 point assignment.

• To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using DIAGRAMS.net, as outlined below.

THE ACTUAL DIAGRAMS.NET DIAGRAMS Assignment: FOUR PARTS: Make sure that you save your diagrams properly, as outlined above. If your diagram is not properly saved in your FRESHMAN_TECH folder, you will receive a ZERO. DUE MONDAY. 50 point assignment.

1. "MY FAVORITE THINGS" Chart in DIAGRAMS.NET: To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using draw.io DIAGRAMS. LEARNING TOOLS were outlined above in the video link. PLEASE MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM SYMMETRICAL. EXTRA POINTS FOR ADDING COLOR, CHANGING FONTS, OR OTHERWISE MAKING YOUR DIAGRAM SHINY AND FANCY.
2. "The MY 2025-2026 SCHEDULE": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a diagram that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES all of the courses that you have at Highland High School this year. Make sure to include information about your classes on MONDAY, Block days on TUESDAY/THURSDAY and Block days on WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY. Please include class names and instructors!
3. "THE TECH LAB CLASSROOM SEATING CHART": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a chart that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES the Tech Lab and all of the seats (and possibly students) in the room. Make sure to include and label important things like DOORS, COMPUTERS, CHAIRS, BIG TV and TEACHER'S DESK. You may get up and walk around a little, but DO NOT BE DISRUPTIVE in this activity. PLEASE NOTE, THIS DIAGRAM WILL LOOK BEST IF YOU TAKE OFF THE LINE AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR SHAPES AS YOU MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM!
4. "MY FAVORITE THING IN 2024/5"- From your chart created above, select ONE of the COMPANIES OR BRAND NAMES on the outside of your diagram to be your FAVORITE THING. Then, do some research regarding that favorite thing. You can illustrate all of the following information in a diagrams.net diagram in the same way your did your FAVORITE THINGS CHART above, or you can be creative. The only rule is that your information should be easily accessible and understood!:

• The name of your FAVORITE THING COMPANY/BRAND NAME
• A copy of the LOGO of your company.
• The physical address and telephone number of your company.
• The website address of your company.
• The CEO or President of your company.
• The TOTAL SALES of your company in the year 2024 (or 2023, if you can't find 2024).
• The YEAR that your company was founded.

Our First Big Project: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project.

FOR TODAY:

OUR FIRST REAL ASSIGNMENT- Creating Diagrams in draw.io: DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD. 50 point assignment.

• To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using DIAGRAMS.net, as outlined below.

THE ACTUAL DIAGRAMS.NET DIAGRAMS Assignment: FOUR PARTS: Make sure that you save your diagrams properly, as outlined above. If your diagram is not properly saved in your FRESHMAN_TECH folder, you will receive a ZERO. DUE MONDAY. 50 point assignment.

1. "MY FAVORITE THINGS" Chart in DIAGRAMS.NET: To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using draw.io DIAGRAMS. LEARNING TOOLS were outlined above in the video link. PLEASE MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM SYMMETRICAL. EXTRA POINTS FOR ADDING COLOR, CHANGING FONTS, OR OTHERWISE MAKING YOUR DIAGRAM SHINY AND FANCY.
2. "The MY 2025-2026 SCHEDULE": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a diagram that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES all of the courses that you have at Highland High School this year. Make sure to include information about your classes on MONDAY, Block days on TUESDAY/THURSDAY and Block days on WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY. Please include class names and instructors!
3. "THE TECH LAB CLASSROOM SEATING CHART": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a chart that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES the Tech Lab and all of the seats (and possibly students) in the room. Make sure to include and label important things like DOORS, COMPUTERS, CHAIRS, BIG TV and TEACHER'S DESK. You may get up and walk around a little, but DO NOT BE DISRUPTIVE in this activity. PLEASE NOTE, THIS DIAGRAM WILL LOOK BEST IF YOU TAKE OFF THE LINE AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR SHAPES AS YOU MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM!
4. "MY FAVORITE THING IN 2024/5"- From your chart created above, select ONE of the COMPANIES OR BRAND NAMES on the outside of your diagram to be your FAVORITE THING. Then, do some research regarding that favorite thing. You can illustrate all of the following information in a diagrams.net diagram in the same way your did your FAVORITE THINGS CHART above, or you can be creative. The only rule is that your information should be easily accessible and understood!:

• The name of your FAVORITE THING COMPANY/BRAND NAME
• A copy of the LOGO of your company.
• The physical address and telephone number of your company.
• The website address of your company.
• The CEO or President of your company.
• The TOTAL SALES of your company in the year 2024 (or 2023, if you can't find 2024).
• The YEAR that your company was founded.

Our First Big Project: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project.

FOR TODAY:

Our First Graded Work: Word Web- My Favorite Things Pencil Diagram. DUE next class period, but should be finished today! 25 point assignment. You will be using a piece of paper and a pencil to create a chart or "concept map" of information regarding some of your "Favorite Stuff." HERE IS MR. B.'s EXAMPLE. Your name will go in the center of the paper.

• Create web "arms" for 6-8 different CATEGORIES of "Your Favorite Stuff." (these are CONSUMER GOODS that you can buy at a store or generally purchase. Think energy drinks, cars, pizzas, french fries, chips, fast food, shoes, makeup, candy bars, baseball bats, etc. DO NOT LIST people, places, bands, pets, teams, sports, authors, types of animals, poets, houseplants, spiders, elephants, rock formations, etc.)
• Create at least 3 web "arms" from each of these categories and list the specific BRAND NAMES of each category that are your favorites. (such as "Snickers," "Twix," "Reese's" for Candy Bars, etc.")

OUR FIRST REAL ASSIGNMENT- Creating Diagrams in draw.io: DUE MONDAY. 50 point assignment.

• To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using DIAGRAMS.net, as outlined below.

THE ACTUAL DIAGRAMS.NET DIAGRAMS Assignment: FOUR PARTS: Make sure that you save your diagrams properly, as outlined above. If your diagram is not properly saved in your FRESHMAN_TECH folder, you will receive a ZERO. DUE MONDAY. 50 point assignment.

1. "MY FAVORITE THINGS" Chart in DIAGRAMS.NET: To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using draw.io DIAGRAMS. LEARNING TOOLS were outlined above in the video link. PLEASE MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM SYMMETRICAL. EXTRA POINTS FOR ADDING COLOR, CHANGING FONTS, OR OTHERWISE MAKING YOUR DIAGRAM SHINY AND FANCY.
2. "The MY 2025-2026 SCHEDULE": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a diagram that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES all of the courses that you have at Highland High School this year. Make sure to include information about your classes on MONDAY, Block days on TUESDAY/THURSDAY and Block days on WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY. Please include class names and instructors!
3. "THE TECH LAB CLASSROOM SEATING CHART": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a chart that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES the Tech Lab and all of the seats (and possibly students) in the room. Make sure to include and label important things like DOORS, COMPUTERS, CHAIRS, BIG TV and TEACHER'S DESK. You may get up and walk around a little, but DO NOT BE DISRUPTIVE in this activity. PLEASE NOTE, THIS DIAGRAM WILL LOOK BEST IF YOU TAKE OFF THE LINE AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR SHAPES AS YOU MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM!
4. "MY FAVORITE THING IN 2024/5"- From your chart created above, select ONE of the COMPANIES OR BRAND NAMES on the outside of your diagram to be your FAVORITE THING. Then, do some research regarding that favorite thing. You can illustrate all of the following information in a diagrams.net diagram in the same way your did your FAVORITE THINGS CHART above, or you can be creative. The only rule is that your information should be easily accessible and understood!:

• The name of your FAVORITE THING COMPANY/BRAND NAME
• A copy of the LOGO of your company.
• The physical address and telephone number of your company.
• The website address of your company.
• The CEO or President of your company.
• The TOTAL SALES of your company in the year 2024 (or 2023, if you can't find 2024).
• The YEAR that your company was founded.

Our First Big Project: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project.

FIRST DAY OF CLASS! WELCOME TO COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY (COMPTECH)!

FOR TODAY: First, we go over the COMPTECH Course overview and classroom rules and regulations.

We hand out the SYLLABUS. This is due NEXT CLASS PERIOD.

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES (You can use your handout sheet for this!):

• Google Drive login.
• Navigate to highlandtechnology.org. Bookmark the COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY page, we will be using it often. To do this, click on the little STAR in the upper right corner of your screen, then type CTRL-SHIFT B, which will bring up your bookmark bar.
• In your Google Drive account, create a new folder called "LASTNAME_COMPTECH." Click to highlight this folder in Google Drive and then click on the SHARE button in the upper right section of your menu. SHARE this folder with pburkhard@weldre9.org. ALL FUTURE FILES FOR THIS CLASS MUST BE MADE OR PLACES IN THIS FOLDER FOR GRADING!

Our First Graded Work: Word Web- My Favorite Things Pencil Diagram. DUE next class period, but should be finished today! 25 point assignment. You will be using a piece of paper and a pencil to create a chart or "concept map" of information regarding some of your "Favorite Stuff." HERE IS MR. B.'s EXAMPLE. Your name will go in the center of the paper.

• Create web "arms" for 6-8 different CATEGORIES of "Your Favorite Stuff." (these are CONSUMER GOODS that you can buy at a store or generally purchase. Think energy drinks, cars, pizzas, french fries, chips, fast food, shoes, makeup, candy bars, baseball bats, etc. DO NOT LIST people, places, bands, pets, teams, sports, authors, types of animals, poets, houseplants, spiders, elephants, rock formations, etc.)
• Create at least 3 web "arms" from each of these categories and list the specific BRAND NAMES of each category that are your favorites. (such as "Snickers," "Twix," "Reese's" for Candy Bars, etc.")

OUR FIRST REAL ASSIGNMENT- Creating Diagrams in draw.io: DUE MONDAY. 50 point assignment.

• To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using DIAGRAMS.net, as outlined below.

THE ACTUAL DIAGRAMS.NET DIAGRAMS Assignment: FOUR PARTS: Make sure that you save your diagrams properly, as outlined above. If your diagram is not properly saved in your FRESHMAN_TECH folder, you will receive a ZERO. DUE MONDAY. 50 point assignment.

1. "MY FAVORITE THINGS" Chart in DIAGRAMS.NET: To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using draw.io DIAGRAMS. LEARNING TOOLS were outlined above in the video link. PLEASE MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM SYMMETRICAL. EXTRA POINTS FOR ADDING COLOR, CHANGING FONTS, OR OTHERWISE MAKING YOUR DIAGRAM SHINY AND FANCY.
2. "The MY 2025-2026 SCHEDULE": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a diagram that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES all of the courses that you have at Highland High School this year. Make sure to include information about your classes on MONDAY, Block days on TUESDAY/THURSDAY and Block days on WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY. Please include class names and instructors!
3. "THE TECH LAB CLASSROOM SEATING CHART": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a chart that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES the Tech Lab and all of the seats (and possibly students) in the room. Make sure to include and label important things like DOORS, COMPUTERS, CHAIRS, BIG TV and TEACHER'S DESK. You may get up and walk around a little, but DO NOT BE DISRUPTIVE in this activity. PLEASE NOTE, THIS DIAGRAM WILL LOOK BEST IF YOU TAKE OFF THE LINE AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR SHAPES AS YOU MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM!
4. " MY FAVORITE THING IN 2024/5"- From your chart created above, select ONE of the COMPANIES OR BRAND NAMES on the outside of your diagram to be your FAVORITE THING. Then, do some research regarding that favorite thing. You can illustrate all of the following information in a diagrams.net diagram in the same way your did your FAVORITE THINGS CHART above, or you can be creative. The only rule is that your information should be easily accessible and understood!:

• The name of your FAVORITE THING COMPANY/BRAND NAME
• A copy of the LOGO of your company.
• The physical address and telephone number of your company.
• The website address of your company.
• The CEO or President of your company.
• The TOTAL SALES of your company in the year 2024.
• The YEAR that your company was founded.