Technology


 * Hi 6th grade students! I am so excited to be working with you again this year. We will be studying some very important subjects this year using technology. Safety, Netiquette, Copyright and Ethics are just a few. This is the section where I will post all things related to technology when you are working with me. Can't wait for the fun to begin! Mrs. Lewis**
 * November 8-12, 2010.**

__**April 25-29 Super Bowl Commercials**__ Have fun! [|6th grade blog] Superbowl ads
 * We have been talking about advertising, adverstising techniques and how all media is targeting certain audiences. Today, using the** avertising technique page you will go though several commercials and name the technique being used. You will post results on the 6th grade blog. For example, if you are working on the Darth Vader commerical, you should write the name of the commercial and tell what technique is being used. Don't forget to include what is being marketed or sold. You need to justify your answer. In other words support the technique by what is happening in the commercial. We will do one together so you get the hang of it. The Superbowl Ad link and the 6th grade blog link is below.

March 13-April 18
 * MEDIA LITERACY**




 * We wil spend the next few weeks talking about the Media. The word media has several defintions. We can talk about these definitions but will focus mainly on commercialism and how commercials and televison target consumers to gain power and influence over us. This sounds a little sinister doesn't it? Realistically, we just need to be informed consumers. This means we will be learning about the tricks and techniques advertisers use to get us to buy products and services. The culminating activity will be to evaluate this year's superbowl commercials.**
 * First take this online quiz to see how much you know!**


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 * After this spend some time reading about advertising techniques on the following page. You will get together in small groups and work on the worksheet. Try and figure out who owns the logos and the slogans.**

Remember! "
 * NEXT: Watch video and respond to the writing prompt on our [|6th grade blog]posted on March 13th and called Media Literacy. Refer to the __//MediaLit6th file//__ above if you forget the terms for how advertisers try to reel us in and buy their product or service.**

We all need to be more media literate and be able to read the messages that are presented to us via advertisements and the media. This clip discusses some of the images presented in the media, and how they can affect our thoughts and actions."


 * VIDEO TO WATCH: []**


 * Be sure and go back and respond to the [|writing prompt] posted on March 13th and called Media Literacy. You should read other's posts and respond to some other students.**

=February 14-15 Book Reviews= =**Hi 6th grade students. Today you are going to actually write good quality book review/s for all of Forest Hills students to see using our [|Wilson Catalog]of books. I will hyperlink it below.**= 3. Search the catalog for a book/s you have read. 4. Choose a book 5. The title will be blue which is a hyperlink to its description - click on it 5. Notice the tabs at the top of the screen - one will say "reviews" - click on "reviews" 6. Click on Add a Review 7. Give it a rating and a good review in the text box. When you save it, it will say pending approval. This means I look at the review before it goes live so do your best work. Your name will be with your review for the world to see.
 * Your Directions:**
 * Go to [|Wilson Catalog]**
 * 1. Choose Wilson**
 * 2. Log in in the upper right hand corner- your username is your firstnamelastname (no spaces) and your password is your lunch number.**

Hello 6th graders, This week we will be covering the topic of "STRONG PASSWORDS". When we finish this lesson you should be able to create a strong password using techniques introduced to you. Essential Question: WHY DO I NEED A STRONG ONLINE PASSWORD? You will be given a worksheet with tips and examples of good (or bad) passwords. We will be working through this worksheet and discussing the topic of **Strong Passwords and why they are necessary.** Next, you will go to these online sites below and complete some activities:

1.) Click on these sites that assign random passwords that are safe.You should experiment with these password generator sites and get ideas or an actual password you can use in the future.

[] [] [|http://www.random-password.net] []

2.) Read the Home Connections Grades K-12 on your activity sheet. Go to [|Mrs. Lewis's 6th Grade Blog] and answer this essential question: WHY DO I NEED A STRONG ONLINE PASSWORD? You must inlcude your First Name and Last Intitial. You do not need to have an email address. All comments come to me, Mrs. Lewis.

[|Mrs. Lewis's 6th Grade Blog]

**December 2010 : Phishing**
[|Fighting back against Identity Theft Federal trade Commission]

click on or view video [|What is Phishing?]->

Extentions:

[|Test your cybersmarts:] test your cyber smarts with one — or all — of these interactive quizzes on everything from spam and spyware to phishing and file-sharing.

=**January 10-14, 2011**=

Reviewing Safety and Security

Go To:

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Click on Scroll to the bottom of the page and read about the following topics. You may click on videos and play games associated with these topics, but you must leave yourself enough time to respond thoughtfully to a Blog Posting on the 6th grade blog. [|Mrs. Lewis's 6th Grade Blog]
 * 1) [|Share with Care]
 * 2) [|Interact with Tact]
 * 3) [|The Protection Connection]


 * January 31-Feb 4**
 * [|Go to Cyberbully Survey and answer 10 questions]**
 * Go to [|Mrs. Lewis's 6th Grade Blog]and compose a thoughtful response to the writing prompts listed under __Dealing with Cyberbullying__**
 * February 14-15 Book Reviews**
 * Hi 6th grade studnets. Today you are going to actuall write good quality book reviews using our Wilson Catalog of books. I will hyperlink it below. You need to remember to**
 * 1. Choose Wilson**
 * 2. Log in in the upper right hand corner- your username is you firstnamelastname (no spaces) and your password is your lunch number.**