2015 Technology Challenges
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Updated April 27, 2015 Table of Contents
Google History Trips 7th Grade Google Maps History Trip Book Trailer Movie 7th Grade Book Trailer 8th Grade Book Trailer Math Infographic 8th Grade Math Infographic Updated April 27, 2015 Rules
There will be up to three judges. In the event of a rule dispute, the event coordinator will make the final decision. Medals will be awarded to students who receive a Superior rating. Team trophies will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. The awards’ ceremony will take place in the main room after the judges have finished reviewing the projects. We appreciate your cooperation and good sportsmanship. 1. Teams consist of one to four students. 2. A school may enter up to two teams per grade level for each challenge. 3. A team with mixed grades will compete in the upper grade level. 4. On the day of the event, teams need to arrive no later than 9 a.m. to check in. 5. All team members must be in the challenge room at the beginning of the scenario reveal. No late entry will be permitted. 6. Teams will need to bring their own laptops or tablets to create their projects on. Please refer to the “Technology Guidelines” for specific information. 7. Students are expected to operate their own equipment once their project begins. Assistance is available if necessary. 8. At the end of the project, each team will turn in their bibliography and project electronically. 9. Each challenge will be held in a separate room. Students must remain in the room for the duration of the project. Coaches may not assist the teams with any part of the project. 10. Coaches and parents should remain in the “Red Zone”. There will be no audience or spectators allowed in the rooms. 2​
11. Each room will be monitored by a TC​
volunteer. 12. Participants may not interact with other teams, nor may they contact, or be in communication with, anyone other than their teammates that are participating in the challenge. 2​
13. Completed projects will be available for viewing on the TC​
website. 14. The following information should be prominently displayed at the beginning and end of your project in some way: School County Grade Level Team Name Updated April 27, 2015 Bibliography requirements Each project must have a bibliography that properly cites all information and images used in the project. This can be incorporated as part of the project, or turned in separately. Introduction Requirement The following information should be prominently displayed at the beginning and end of your project in some way: School County Grade Level Team Name Making Good Projects The Technology Use text that is easy to read. 1. Use a limited number of fonts 2. Be sure the text stands out from the background. 3. Avoid distracting backgrounds. 4. Show consistency in slide layouts. 5. Avoid distracting special effects and sounds. 6. Limit the amount of time that is spent showing video clips or listening to soundtracks. 7. Check for spelling and grammatical errors. 8. Know how to turn in your project (download, find and share a link, etc) Polite Requests 1. Students will work quietly with their team on their project, and do their best not to disturb other teams. 2. Communication with other teams, or people outside of your team during the challenge, is not permitted. 3. There will be no audience during the challenge. 4. Unless it is an emergency, you will not be allowed to leave or enter the room during the project. 5. Keep the facilities neat and tidy. 6. Coaches must supervise their students. 7. Cell phones should remain off during challenge. Updated April 27, 2015 Google History Trips
Tips for Creating a Google History Trip Your job is to convey the scope of the historical event or travels of the historical character and MAKE THE AUDIENCE WANT TO READ and research more. In a series of geo­tagged locations in Google My Maps or Google Tour Builder, enhanced by images and/or videos. ● Where did they start and where did they end up? ● What were the most important stops did they made along the way? ● What were the dates of all these events? ○ Make sure you have ALL the important dates and locations. ○ Make sure you include a location for any major incidents that occurred along the way (i.e. Columbus' near mutiny) ● Create a paragraph(s) for each location on the trip. ○ It MUST be in your own words. ○ You MUST cite your sources. ■ “www.google.com” is NOT a source! ○ Paragraphs must be complete and clear ○ Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization ● You will need images or videos for each location. ○ You MUST cite where you got your image and you may NOT use copyrighted material. ○ Use Google Advanced Image Search to locate Free to Use or Creative Commons images. ○ Images or videos must be of good quality and HELP TELL THE STORY Helpful Resources for History Trips TM ​
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Dr. Alice Christie’s Google Treks​
googletreks.org TM ​
Dr. Alice Christie’s Creating Google Treks​
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My Maps Storytelling with maps using ​
Tour Builder Updated April 27, 2015 Updated April 27, 2015 7th Grade Google Maps History Trip
Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan explorer of Berber descent. Beginning at age 20 in 1325 he
travelled for about 30 years covering about 75,000 miles visiting the equivalent of 44
modern countries.1 Challenge: Using one of the Google mapping tools, you will tell the story of his journey. It is not necessary, or even possible, to cover all of his journeys. It is up to you to determine which of his stops along the way are the most significant and that best convey the magnitude of his travels. Research resources: http://ibnbattuta.berkeley.edu/ http://legacy.fordham.edu/halsall/source/1354­ibnbattuta.asp http://www.indiana.edu/~dmdhist/ibnbattuta.htm You should not limit yourself to only these resources. This is just to get you started. However be cautious about the quality of your resources, and cite them carefully. Search tools: http://www.refseek.com/ http://www.sweetsearch.com/ 1
"Ibn Battuta ­ Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." 2003. 23 Apr. 2015 <​
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibn_Battuta​
> Updated April 27, 2015 Book Trailer Movie
Tips for Creating a Book Trailer Your job is to convey the MAIN IDEA and MOOD of the book and MAKE THE AUDIENCE WANT TO READ the book. In a series of still or moving images, enhanced by sound and/or narration you must give the BASICS about the book. The four most important elements to convey are: a. The main character (protagonist) WHO is the main character? ___________________________________________ b. The setting WHERE does the story take place? _____________________________________ c. The conflict WHAT is the problem the main character must solve: _____________________ _____________________________________________________________________ d. The mood HOW does the story make the reader feel? ______________________________ Other concepts you may include if you wish: a. The antagonist(s) WHO are they and what is their conflict with the main character? _____________________________________________________________________ b. The turning point, climax (only HINT at this ­ DO NOT GIVE AWAY THE ENDING!!!) WHAT is the most exciting part? _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Key points to remember: a. End with a “cliff­hanger” – make them WANT to know what happens to the main character b. Use foreshadowing, but … c. DO NOT GIVE AWAY THE ENDING!! d. Use images and audio that are in keeping with the MOOD of the book e. Observe COPYRIGHT law – use only original images, video, audio OR be sure you have permission to use borrowed material. f. Be SUBTLE – give hints that tantalize. g. Be CONCISE – do NOT give plot summary!!!!!! Creating iMovie Book Trailers iPad iMovie ​
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXW2jQZwAng iMovie 2013 ​
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhV6s3K1zz0 Updated April 27, 2015 Updated April 27, 2015 7th Grade Book Trailer
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
author unknown
Maybe you haven't heard of Sir Gawain, but we're willing to bet you definitely know of King Arthur. Sir Gawain is one of Arthur's trusty knights, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a looong poem about him. This poem is part of the medieval romance tradition, which means it focuses on the journey or quest of a single knight (here, Sir Gawain) and what he learns about himself and his culture in the process of pursuing a great adventure. The noble Gawain accepts the challenge of a mysterious knight. Nope, not a black one or a dark one. A green one. And the story goes from there.2 Challenge: Your challenge is to create a movie trailer that captures the essence of your book without giving away the ending. The trailer should be 90 seconds to 3 minutes in length (no longer). Use the links under Resources below to familiarize yourself with this story. Due to the time allotted for the challenge you will not have time to read the book. Upload the video to Google Drive or YouTube and turn in the link in the Google Form at goo.gl/FVdaII​
. If you use Google Drive make sure you change the SHARE settings from PRIVATE to ANYONE WITH THE LINK. If you use YouTube, you may upload it as Public or Unlisted. Resources: Shmoop guide Spark Notes Cliffs Notes You should not limit yourself to only these resources. This is just to get you started. However be cautious about the quality of your resources, and cite them carefully. 2
"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight ­ Shmoop." 2011. 23 Apr. 2015 <​
http://www.shmoop.com/sir­gawain­green­knight/​
> Updated April 27, 2015 8th Grade Book Trailer
Fever, 1793
by Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson's Fever, 1793 is a novel about a fourteen­year­old girl named Matilda "Mattie" Cook who comes of age during the infamous yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia in 1793. Mattie is, for the most part, just a normal teenager. Her body is changing, she can't stand the sound of her mother's voice, and she has a mega crush on a cute painter guy named Nathaniel Benson. The outbreak of yellow fever, though, creates a dire situation (not at all related to hormones) in the city she calls home. Once known for its brotherly love, Philadelphia is transformed into a nightmare of orphaned children, unscrupulous thieves, and mass unmarked graves. It's kind of like the set of one of those apocalyptic movies, except, of course, it's all really happening. Over the course of the novel, Mattie will experience intense personal loss and come face­to­face with death. She must also fight the tide of panic and fear raging in the city – and within herself. To win the battle, Mattie has to muster every ounce of her courage, strength, and morality. A true test of who she is, the fever will become one of the defining moments of Mattie's life.3 Challenge: Your challenge is to create a movie trailer that captures the essence of your book without giving away the ending. The trailer should be 90 seconds to 3 minutes in length (no longer). Use the links under Resources below to familiarize yourself with this story. Due to the time allotted for the challenge you will not have time to read the book. Upload the video to Google Drive or YouTube and turn in the link in the Google Form at goo.gl/FVdaII​
. If you use Google Drive make sure you change the SHARE settings from PRIVATE to ANYONE WITH THE LINK. If you use YouTube, you may upload it as Public or Unlisted. Resources Shmoop guide eNotes You should not limit yourself to only these resources. This is just to get you started. However be cautious about the quality of your resources, and cite them carefully. 3
"Fever, 1793 Summary ­ Shmoop." 2010. 23 Apr. 2015 <​
http://www.shmoop.com/fever­1793/summary.html​
> Updated April 27, 2015 Math Infographic
Creating great infographics need not be a chore, no matter if you’re a teacher or a student. Taking information and presenting it in an artful and visually appealing way has never been easier, thanks to Web 2.0 tools. Before you dive in, here are some quick tips: 1. Collect your data.​
If you have been collecting data, compile it all in a spreadsheet. 2. Decide the best way to present your data​
(flyer­style, bar charts, line charts, Venn diagrams, histogram, scatter plot charts, flow charts, timelines, etc.). 3. Design a rough sketch​
so you don’t end up flying blind. 4. Pick your app​
and get to work!4 Creation Resources: canva.com easel.ly infogr.am piktochart.com visme.co 7 Super Tips for Creating Powerful Infographics 4
"9 Tools for Making Infographics in the Classroom ­ Global ..." 2015. 28 Apr. 2015 <​
https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/tools­for­making­infographics­in­the­classroom​
> Updated April 27, 2015 Updated April 27, 2015 8th Grade Math Infographic
Bottomless Mug
If you could purchase a mug for coffee for $139.00 that would allow you to have unlimited coffee for one year, how long would it take to break even on the cost? How much money could you save during a year? Investigate the cost of coffee from a variety of coffee shops and compare the cost of a medium cup of coffee. What other information will you also need to gather for your calculations? Challenge: Your challenge is to represent your data and discovery in a visually appealing and informative infographic. Updated April 27, 2015