Computer Project 1

Project # 1
Activity List

Before starting this project:
- check to make sure you have turned in EVERY assignment that has been given so far.

Check you grade and look for any Zeroes.

Choose your favorite program that you learned about during this quarter.
- Use that program to create a project.
  - See this week on the Class Syllabus Webpage for this week to find out what topic your project will be about.
Your project may be displayed on our school web page if we have a signed permission slip from your parents.
Be Creative. Use your imagination to display the information
Make sure you cite all of your work. The information in your project should be as accurate as possible.

Project Requirements
MS Word	MS PowerPoint	MS Excel	MS Access	Netscape Composer
2 pages	Six slides	20 items	15 entries	Background Color/Design
1-inch margins	Pictures	list of information	report display with information	2 Pictures (linked to source)
Easy-to-read font	lists of data	Interesting Title	Interesting Title	Interesting Title
Maximum of 14-point font	colorful scheme	Heading with Author and Date	Heading with Author and Date	Footer with First Name, Date (current & updated), School, & Background source
Double spaced	consistant layout	Header/Footer with Title and Pages	Header/Footer with Title and Pages	2 Links to sites with more information
Interesting Title	Interesting Title	Works Cited Information	Works Cited notes for information	Reference notes for information -- linked to webpages
Heading with author and date	Author information			Font Color & Style set so that it is easily read on chosen background
Header/Footer with Title and Pages	Footer with Date and Pages			Consistant Formatting
Works Cited Page	Works Cited Slide

Here are some examples of how you might use each of the programs we learned about:

Microsoft Word	Microsoft PowerPoint
Write a report on Memorial Day. Make sure you include a Works Cited page where you list ALL of the resoureces you use (books, websites, etc.) You may add pictures to decorate your report. If you use picutres, make sure you cite it by including its source information in your Works Cited page. Website where you downloaded the picture Clipart Gallary where you located picture	Create a slide show about Memorial Dayi Include pictures of him and his family make sure you site all pictures Include a bulleted list of major events in his life Use your creativity to set up layout and color schemes

Microsoft Excel	Microsoft Access
Create timeline of important events is Memorial Day Include personal and historical events Include pictures where necessary Create a budget based on the economic status during the time period when Memorial Day was declared Include items that were necessities for people of the time period Include pictures where necessary	Create a book list of biographical and historical literature about the life and times of Memorial Day Include authors, copyright dates, and pictures Include short summary of book Rate books based on levels: Importants Accuracy Interest Include possible locations for finding books (Amazon.com, local library)
Netscape Composer
Create a Web page on Memorial Day. Make sure you include Reference notes at the bottom where you list ALL of the resoureces you use (books, websites, etc.) link your websites to their locations. You should have your background set as a color (not white) or choose a background If using background picture, must be sourced in the footer You should add pictures to decorate your page. Make sure you link the pictures to their URL sources Website where you downloaded the picture At the bottom of your page, make sure you provide the following information: Your Name (first only) Current Date Updated Date (last date something was changed) School Name Class Name -- "8th Grade Computer Class" (linked to class homepage) Background Source ("This background can be found at: ") This footer is VERY IMPORTANT for people who might view your page to learn something about Memorial Day. 30 points will be deducted if it is not there (5 points for each piece)