Log+Prompts+2009-10

__Life__ Review your notes about the characteristics of life. In a proper paragraph describe the characteristics a living thing must possess. Include one picture that pertains to the characteristics of life. Next, spend some time researching how we can detect life on other planets. Write a proper paragraph on the scientific methods you could use to discover life on another plant. Include one picture that pertains to finding life on another planet.
 * SLMM - Log Entry 8 **

Your final Wiki entry should contain: · A title describing the contents of the entry · 1 paragraph summary of the characteristics of life · 1 reasonable-sized picture related to the characteristics of life · 1 paragraph summary of how life can be detected on other planets · 1 reasonable-sized picture related to detecting life on other planets · Correct spelling & grammar

Entry 7
Use the following template to complete this entry for the instructor challenge of your choice:

DATE: (fill in)
Title of Challenge: (fill in)

A. Description of Challenge (Short Paragraph): write 2-4 sentences describing the challenge in complete sentences. Compose this in Word first then cut and paste it into your Wiki page.

B. Video: Take a video of your robot performing the challenge and then save it as your initials_challenge video in your Science & folder, robotics subfolder. Then upload to drop.io: 1. Go to [] 2. Create a Drop. 3. Add upload files & more. 4. Select Files. 5. Get your file and double click. 6. Upload Files. 7. When your file has finished loading, scroll over it and a down arrow will appear. 8. Click on the down arrow. 9. Embed. 10. Put your cursor in the box and Ctrl A to select all. 11. Ctrl C to copy.

Embed your video on your Wiki page.

a. Go to your page. b. Edit page. c. Put cursor where you want to embed the video. d. Click on the Widget button (TV icon) from the Editor menu. e. Click on “Video” at the top left. f. Click on the “other” link at the bottom of the page. g. Ctrl V to paste your code in the text box h. Save. You should get the gray “Other Widget” icon. i. Save your page. j. Give it a Video # and Title.

C. Programming Code (Picture and Written Explanation): __ Snip Your Programming Code __ a. Use your snipping tool, snip your programming code (open your snipping tool and select what you want to snip with the rectangular snipping tool). You do NOT need to snip the control panel information for each block. b. Save it as .jpeg file (click on paper with arrow and then the disc icon) in your Science 7 folder, robotics subfolder using the following file name format: your initials_programming code. __ Upload Your Image to the Wiki __ a. Click on your page. b. Click on "Edit This Page." c. Click on the File tab (Insert Images and Files) from the Editor menu. d. Upload your picture by clicking on the Upload Files tab, browse button, find your picture in your Science 7 folder robotics subfolder, and double click on it. The file name now should fill the box. Click on "Upload." e. Click on the Insert File tab. f. Find your image, double click on it and it should insert into your Wiki page. g. Fill in the Caption Box with the appropriate Fig. # and Title.

__Written Explanation of Code__ (Write first in Word, then cut and paste onto your page.) a. In a short paragraph, explain what EACH block in the code specifically tells the robot to do. For example, the second block is a movement block that tells the robot to move forward for 1 rotation at 75% power and then brake.”

SLMM – Entry 6
Robotics History Conduct your own research on the history of Robotics. Then, in two or more paragraphs, summarize your research. Include at least 2 pictures that you have uploaded to supplement your written work. Don't forget to give them a figure # and title and refer to them in your paragraphs (i.e., "As seen in Fig. 1 . . .). Your final log entry should contain:

1) The date of your entry. 2) A two paragraph summary of robot history (can be longer). 3) Two reasonable sized pictures (see entry 2 below for more information). 4) Correct spelling & grammar.

SLMM - Entry 5
Insert paragraph 1 (introduction), your scatterplot (Graph #1), and paragraph 3 (results summary) onto your Mission log page. To insert your scatterplot, snip it first and then save it as “your initials_scatterplot.” Next, upload it to the Mission Wiki and insert it on your page. For more information on how to insert pictures, see the instructions for Entry 2 below.

=SLMM - Entry 4= Label your rocket photo using the instructions in the "Rocket Photo Instructions" document posted under resources on my website. For more information about rocket parts, refer to the "Model Rocket Parts & Flight Stages" document under resources on my website. Then, in a paragraph under your photo, write a paragraph defining what each of the rockets parts do in terms of the rocket's flight.

SLMM – Entry 3
Read the document entitled “Rocket History.” This document can be downloaded from the Unit 5 – Rocketry folder under the Resources section on our class’ web page. In two or more paragraphs, summarize the history of rockets. Additionally, include at least 2 pictures that you have __drawn__ and uploaded to supplement your written work. Your final log entry should contain: · A title describing the contents of the entry. · 2 paragraph summary of rocket history (can be longer). · 2 pictures that you have drawn and are related to the reading. · Correct spelling and grammar.

A few things to help with you log entry #3: · File names should start with your initials and contain NO spaces. For example, //aem_rocket// or //aemrocket//. · Snipping Tool pictures are fine, but you need to save them as JPG images or they won’t show up. · Save your work often. Sometimes the Wikispace freezes up and when this happens you will lose your changes/additions.

Not sure what to write about or what pictures to use? These review questions may help you summarize rocket history. 1. Sketch the Hero Engine and explain how it worked. 2. Explain the various ways the early Chinese employed rockets. 3. What was Konstantin Tsiolkovsky’s contribution to modern rocketry? 4. Explain the significance of Goddard’s achievement on March 16, 1926. 5. Who developed the V-2 rocket and for what purpose? 6. Why was NASA formed? Explain the history behind its formation.

Read the document entitled “Simple Circuitry: An Introduction to Electricity and Circuits”; this document was emailed to you. In a series of paragraphs, summarize the following: · Why some atoms allow electricity to flow and some do not. · What is necessary for electricity to flow? · An explanation of what voltage, current and resistance are. Additionally, include the units used to measure them. · An explanation of how electricity flows in a circuit. · A description and comparison of series and parallel circuits.
 * Search for Life on Mars Mission (SLMM) – Entry 2 **

Additionally, besides summarizing the reading choose two pictures from the reading to insert into your entry. Put them in your entry in a location near where you are discussing what is in the picture. For example, if you use Figure 1 from the reading, put it in where you discuss why some atoms allow electricity to flow. Directions for inserting pictures: 1. Snip the photo with the snipping tool. 2. Save the photo to your hard drive. When naming pictures, use your initials followed by an underscore and then a description of what the picture is. For example, if I wanted to upload the picture shown below to my Wikispace, I would give it the name: aem_meonMars. CHANGE THE FILE TYPE TO .jpg 3. To upload the photo to your log page on the Wiki: click on the Edit button and then the File button at the top of the screen. Click on the Upload Files button. Open the photo you want to upload. Put your cursor where you want the photo to be on your page and then click on the photo file.

=Figure 1. Ms. McCoppin Exploring Mars=

Your final Wiki entry should contain: · The date. · A title describing the contents of the entry. · Paragraphs summarizing the reading (as bulleted above) · Correct spelling and grammar. · // At least two different pictures taken from the reading and referenced in your written summary. Label pictures with appropriate caption: "Figure 1. Titile." //

__Search for Life on Mars Mission (SLMM) – Entry 1__
= After reading p. 66-71 of Chapter 3 in Electricity & Magnetism, create the following paragraphs: = = · Paragraph 1 – In first person, explain: 1) how analog signals are different from digital signals, 2) how semiconductors are used in electronic devices, and 3) how diodes and transistors are used. = = · Paragraph 2 – In first person, explain where electronics would be useful in a space mission to Mars where the goal is to ultimately search for life on Mars. =