Thursday, February 11, 2016

African-American History Project - ComicLife Biography 2016

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Scholars will learn to use ComicLife to load, manipulate, adjust, and save digital photographs in a comic book style format.  Scholars will then use that knowledge to create a researched comic book page of a famous African-American from history.  Pages will be submitted electronically for credit.


SCHOLARS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!
Scholars will work individually to master the ComicLife software suite.  They will choose photos from Google Images to work with.  They must complete research on the person assigned to them, and create a 1 page project. 
Final projects must be submitted electronically via the link provided below for credit.
Peer Mentoring will be used to help each other master the program.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!
Standards Covered In This Class  
PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011
CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011
Ok Everyone,

Assignment:  Today you will choose an African-American Historical figure from my list and create a 1-page comic-book about that person's biography.   Include where they are from, what significant contributions they have made, and why they are a prominent historical figure.  Your page must include when and where they were born, some reference to where they lived, and where they are now.  I encourage you to create your page with some "flow" to it.  You must collect pictures to go with your story and then use ComicLife to create the comic book pages.  YOU MUST USE AT LEAST 6 PICTURES.  YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 QUOTES. We will work on one together in class today and your story is due before the end of February. No two projects can be on the same person.

Use these websites to choose a historical figure:

http://www.factmonster.com/spot/bhmbios1.html

http://history1900s.about.com/od/people/tp/famousafricanamericans.htm

I MUST APPROVE YOUR CHOICES PRIOR TO YOU STARTING YOUR PROJECT!  A list will be available online to reference the choices made by everyone.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST OF PEOPLE CHOSEN FOR EACH CLASS!
 
I found the first sample (RIGHT) online.  The sample below that was created by me this morning in about 10 minutes.  Take your time and use the whole page please.

You will be graded on the following basis:

50 points - Accuracy of Historical Facts
50 points - Grammar and Spelling
50 points - Creativity and Layout
50 points - Turning it in completely and on time.

STEPS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT:
1.  Find Pictures and Complete Research
     Research Includes:
          Where They Were Born
          Reason They Are Famous
          Contributions To Society
          Where They Live Now
          Famous Events They Were Involved In
2.  Open ComicLife and Adjust Your Layout
3.  Add Pictures In Logical Order
4.  Add Headline/Title
5.  Add Quotes and Historical Notes
6.  Add Your Name (byline)
7.  Save Work as ComicLife File for later changes
8.  EXPORT File as IMAGE (JPEG)
9.  Upload JPEG using LINK below for CREDIT!

  
Good Luck and Have Fun!!  Final Projects should be submitted as a JPEG(image) by EXPORTING it to the desktop.  I will compile them, and you will see them all over the next few weeks as my screen saver.  I will try to print them for display in the hallway.  Get to work!!

When you are finished, I will review it for accuracy and return a copy if you need to make changes.   Have fun and relax with this project.

Mr. S
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Integrity (13 Characteristics)

13 Characteristics of People Who Have Integrity

1. They Value Other People's Time: They value their own time so they also value the time of other people. They know you have plenty of other places you need to be and won’t hold you up. If you spend time with them, it is likely they will thank you for that as well.

2. They Give Credit Where It Is Due: They do not take credit for things they did not do. They will always credit those who deserve it. If you help this person with a project he or she will likely mention your name so you can take credit for your work.

3. They Are Authentic: They are their truest forms. You won’t catch them in a lie or being fake.

4. They Are Always Honest: They are honest people that feel no need to lie as it is important for them to get to where they need to get in life honestly.

5. They Never Take Advantage Of Others: They are not the kind of people who will take advantage of someone else. They love to build people up and help them get where they need to be. Taking too much from someone else will never be an issue with someone who has a lot of integrity.

6. The Do Not Argue Over Disagreements: They will talk through things in a civil manner or not talk at all. You cannot and will not force this person into arguing over something completely ridiculous. I find this to be a very respectable trait.

7. They Give Most People The Benefit Of The Doubt: They try to see the good in everyone. I think this is because they feel like maybe there are more people in this world that also have integrity. That being said, if you take advantage of them too much they will get rid of you.

8. They Know When Something Is Bothering Someone: They have a great intuition that lets them know when something is going on. If someone is down in the dumps they will notice. Chances are they will actually do what they can to cheer you up.

9. They Believe In Others: They accept your word as truth until it is dis-proven. That being said, they do not take lying well. And once you lie to them, it is unlikely that they will ever take your word again.

10. They Apologize First: If they have done something wrong they will come to you and apologize. This is just how they are. They own up to their mistake and try to make things right.

11. They Are Humble: They do not quite know their own worth. While they are very important and do so much good they don’t quite see it. You should remind them of it.

12. They Do Good When They Can: They are always helping other people. They love to know that they have improved someone’s life. It gives their lives meaning.

13. They Are Always Kind To Those Who Need It: Giving kindness can go a long way. When someone looks like they need a little pick me up these people deliver. They can brighten up almost anyone’s day.

If you are someone who has true integrity, thank you for being who you are and thank you for all that you do. You really do actually make a difference in society, please keep up the good work. If you feel no one else is proud of you, know that I am.

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