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This project utilzes Microsoft Word. The assignment is to create a 350-450 word document on an individual who has made an impact on history. The selected individual could be an African American, woman, Hispanic, historian, or athlete. The document will include APA writing techniques (margins, paragraph spacing, proper alignment, Bibliography/Citations). The document will include an introductory paragraph, place of birth, family, education, awards, experience & training and a conclusion.

Many use social networking (MySpace, Bebo, TeenCribs, Facebook, etc. ) as a means of self-expression. The sites can sometimes have too much information on them. This assignment is designed for users to find other means of showing who they are without using private information.

You are to research your favorite artist, star or athlete. Using MLA writing techniques, write an essay with a minimum of 600 words and no more than 700 words. The paper format will include a cover page (no pictures), an introductory paragraph, conclusion and bibliography page. The structure of the paper will include transitional words and at least four additional paragraphs. The paper content must inlcude place of birth, where he/she grew up, family, education (early, high school, college), major life changes (death, drugs, jail, street life, etc.), how he/she entered this lifestyle, first experience (award, recording, song, game, acting job), additional experiences (successes/failures), further growth/opportunities and what they are doing now.

The students will use the Internet to research current issues effecting the world (i.e. gas prices, education, taxes, war, etc.). Each student will obtain 5 facts and add 3 of their personal opinions regarding the selected topics. Using Images from the Internet, MS Word and Wordart, the student will create a flyer(s) related to the selected issue. They will copy and paste 2 pictures and use bullets to label their facts/opinions. The flyers will be printed and submitted for a grade.

Use skills and techniques aquired from MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Internet research to find and discuss the calories and fat in a typical fast food meal. You are to follow the instructions as listed on a separate sheet. Each part of the project is worth 100 points but will be averaged together to equal one grade.

Current efforts are being made to change some of the issues that are happening in our schools today. Since creating a school where everyone will be friends is not realistic, creating a school where everyone can get along is attainable. In this assignment, you will select one of the following issues: * Fighting (discipline problems, bullying) * Gang Activity * Drug and Alcohol Use * School Security * School Shootings * Racism among students * Teen Suicide You will create a PowerPoint Slide Show that will address the following questions: Define the problem (what is it?) Why does this issue exist or why did you choose this one What is the big deal about this issue What has or is your school doing about it What effect does it have on you What effect does it have on the learning environment What suggestions do you have to help What are other schools doing to get rid of this issue

You will use PowerPoint to do an autobiography. You have to create at least 20 but no more than 25 slides. You are to include text and pictures. You can find school appropriate pictures on the Internet of places you have been or of yourself and/or members of your family (perhaps you have a photobucket or a photo album online). You may also bring in pictures to scan or a picture CD. You will need to include the following information on your slides: Master/Title Slide (inludes Title, Name, Class & Period, Date Due, Teacher's Name) Slides 2-19 Where & when you were born Schools you may have attendes Places you may have lived Places you may have visited Family Events Special things you remember Things you may have accomplished Slide 20 - Future Plans/Goals What College, University, Business School do you plan to attend What will be your major What do you want to be (business owner, Doctor, Lawyer, etc.)

You will chart the weather for 8 different states for 7 days and include two graphs. You will use Microsoft Excel to complete this assignment. (Hint: one of the best sites for this assignment is www.accuweather.com

You have just signed a contract with a rich and famous person and now your job is to create the event of a lifetime. Your plan for the client must include the following: •Find at minimum 2 locations but no more than 3 locations where the event can be held oList what each may offer oFind a caterer (try caterers.com) but do not just copy and paste the menu, choose a few items oWhat are the amenities (additional services, valet parking, hotel rooms, handicap parking) oMaximum capacity (how many people can the place hold) oProvide the cost cor tent rentals, chairs, etc as needed The goal of this project is to allow creativity, critical thinking, inquiry based thinking, increase writing abilities and organization

Students must research 10 states, write a paragraph for each state to include things to do (recreation), average weather/seasons, state bird, flower & capitol, comment on whether or not they would live there, famous point of interest, include a picture of the state flower and bird, introduction & conclusion, properly formatted cover page & MLA reference page

Activity designed to assess student use of techniques learned in Excel

Create a word cloud using Wordle, and type a summary of notes for the lesson of the day (can be modified to fit the activity)

Choose a person that you would like to learn more about. You have to do research on that person by using Google, Yahoo or Encarta. You may also use a mega search engines like Dogpile or Mamma. As you research, you may copy and paste the information into a Microsoft Word Document for later use. You will use the same techniques used when we created the practice puzzle. This puzzle will be created by using Microsoft Excel.