Semester II, Days 32 – 34 –> Independent Study

Mr Richard will not be at school this week.  Students are expected to continue their work.  Here are your tasks:

• presentations must be completed
• when you are finished your presentation, you have the following task:

Complete the NIS Campus in SketchUp.

On your computers My Documents –> Class Files –> Grade 8 –> NIS Campus Kit … you will find the two buildings we completed.

Start with either the High School or Wooden building

Turn off all unnecessary layers.  You only need the foundation

Two students go out and get a rough estimate of how many meters the buildings are apart.  You may use Google Maps to get a reference.

Students should divide the work and share results.  Create the auditorium, gym, store and pool.  Use layers to turn off complete buildings to avoid lag.

In the end, everyone will have a completed NIS Campus.

This is a lot of work.  Students must use their time wisely.  Be good, work hard and I will see you next week.

Mr Richard

PS, if students want to update SketchUp, the installation files on a couple of the new computers.  You may use it to update.  See Nicky for help.

Semester II, Day 31 — Presentations

Today we will watch the presentations that students have prepared.

For those that are not finished, today is the last class given to this.  You will need to complete your work as homework after this.

Semester II, Day 30 — Finalize Presentations

Today is the last period to finalize your presentation.  When you are finished your presentation, transfer it to the computer that will project it.  Check it to be sure it works.

Semester II, Day 29 (I think) — Welcome Back

Welcome back students.

Today,  you are to work on your presentations.  You should have most of your work done on this.  I would like you to stretch yourself and put together something original, creative and informative.  Use your time wisely and get lots done.

It is good to be back.

Semester II, Day 28 — Working on your Presentations

Students are encouraged to use class time wisely and work on their presentations for class.  Remember to conduct research, and use it to create something original and creative to present your findings to our class.  It is important to use class time well to avoid homework over the holidays!