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Presentation #3 McFarland, USA Movie  in Google Classroom

Presentation #3 McFarland, USA Movie

You will be presenting in groups of 3 on the following themes from the McFarland, USA Movie (please refer to the McFarland Group Presentations Period 1- THEMES). 3 slides minimum per group (1 slide minimum per student). Refer to the rubric to see how your group will be graded.

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Military Research #1- Marines  in Google Classroom

Military Research #1- Marines

Read all the questions from "Template-Marines Research" and answer them in a Word Document that you will create.

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Military Research #2- Navy  in Google Classroom

Military Research #2- Navy

Read all the questions from "Template-Navy Research" and answer them in a Word Document that you will create.

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Brag Sheet (Collection of Skills and Activities for Resumes and College Apps) in Google Classroom

Brag Sheet (Collection of Skills and Activities for Resumes and College Apps)

You will create a "brag sheet" (create your own copy please). You should save this to your Google Drive and keep it accessible until you graduate from El Dorado. Add to it whenever you have new ideas, have participated in an extra-curricular activity, or received an award. Trust me. You will thank me when it comes time to fill out college apps or write a resume.  You can keep a copy for after graduation, too. It will probably come in handy.

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Setting Lifestyle Goals  in Google Classroom

Setting Lifestyle Goals

1. Read the document "Reading- Setting Lifestyle Goals", 2. Using complete sentences, answer 3 questions in the document "Copy of Section 2-2 Review Questions" with at least 3 sentences for each question. 3. Submit it here

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Compare and Contrast your Career Choices  in Google Classroom

Compare and Contrast your Career Choices

Select two of the careers you researched yesterday using mynextmove.org. Create a Google SLIDE Venn Diagram by "inserting" shapes, and overlaying those with text boxes that you insert to put the information. Use additional text boxes to label the content.
Once you have the format completed, copy and paste, so you have 4 total slides OR you can just create a copy of my Venn Diagram and get rid of all the information, but still keeping the shapes and text boxes.  


The four slides you should have on this presentation are: 
1. Overview, 2. Knowledge and Skills, 3. Abilities and Personalities, 4.Technology, Education and Job Outlook

Looking at the data from your yesterday's research, enter the similarities into the center text box frame, and the differences on the outside text box frames. Once you are finished, attach your final Google slide to this assignment and work on the Quick Write attached below (make sure to create your own copy).

MAKE SURE YOU SUBMIT BOTH THE VENN DIAGRAM AND THE QUICK WRITE! 

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Career Interest MyNextMove.Org in Google Classroom

Career Interest MyNextMove.Org

Read the instructions in the document "Copy of Career Interest MyNextMove.Org" to fill it out and submit it here on GC.

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Home Budget & Salary  in Google Classroom

Home Budget & Salary

Create your own budget using both sheets and make adjustments for the lifestyle you would like to have ten years from now, so that you can give yourself a realistic idea of what your income level needs to be. You can just create your own copy of my Excel sheet (STUDENT Copy of Blank Sample to Share) and fill it out. I have attached for you the car loan and mortgage calculator, so it's easier for you to calculate those. When you are done creating your budget, do a Quick Write (attached form below). There is also a video explaining how to fill out the budget sheet.

MAKE SURE YOU SUBMIT BOTH THE EXCEL SHEET AND THE QUICK WRITE!

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PART 2 College Research- In State Public College/Univeristy in Google Classroom

PART 2 College Research- In State Public College/Univeristy

Complete a second CSU or UC Profile.  Important:  If you did a CSU Profile the first time, then you MUST do a UC Profile.  If you did a UC Profile, then you must do a CSU Profile.

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PART 1 College Research- In State Public College/University  in Google Classroom

PART 1 College Research- In State Public College/University

Choose a campus from the CSU or UC system in California and fill out the attached profile completely.

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Trade/Vocational School Research Worksheet in Google Classroom

Trade/Vocational School Research Worksheet

1. Read and complete the document "Trade Vocational Research Worksheet ", 2. Submit it on GC

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Presentation #1 Apollo 13 Movie  in Google Classroom

Presentation #1 Apollo 13 Movie

You will create a presentation (Powerpoint, Canva, Google Slides etc) on leadership and teamwork from the ‘Apollo 13’ movie. Your presentation should include at least 3 slides- 
Slide #1- give a brief description and summary of the movie 
Slide #2- write a paragraph describing the effective leadership style of Jim Lovell (Mention three aspects and support each with elaboration)  
Slide #3- write a paragraph describing effective teamwork during the Apollo 13 mission (Mention three aspects and support each with elaboration)
Remember that you will be presenting in front of the class, so reading is not allowed. However, you can have your note cards. You will be graded using a rubric (attached below). Use the strategies we discussed in class from the video “Be Prepared to Speak” to be successful!

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The Feynman Technique (Study Skills)  in Google Classroom

The Feynman Technique (Study Skills)

1. You will watch “Nobel Prize Winner’s Study Technique: A+ Students love it”
2. You will fill out a document (“Copy of Feynman Technique- Study Skills”) by responding to the questions regarding this video. 
3. You will submit it on GC.

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TED Talk by Tim Urban "Inside the Mind of a Procrastinator"  in Google Classroom

TED Talk by Tim Urban "Inside the Mind of a Procrastinator"

1. We will watch together Tim Urban’s video titled “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator”
2. You will fill out a document (Copy of Tim Urban “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator”) by responding to the questions regarding this video
3. You will submit it here on GC.

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5 Scenarios for El Dorado's  Rules and Regulations  in Google Classroom

5 Scenarios for El Dorado's Rules and Regulations

You will solve 5 scenarios (e.g., “You arrive 7 minutes late without a note—what happens?”). Use the links attached below and your notes to refresh your memory on our school policies.

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Infographic on "Know Before Go" (Dress Code, Electronic Device Policy)  in Google Classroom

Infographic on "Know Before Go" (Dress Code, Electronic Device Policy)

You will design a one-page “Know Before You Go” infographic (paper or digital) with 3 dress-code do’s, 3 don’ts, and 1 device tip, and 1 conduct tip each with a policy citation (citations must be present for 3 dress-code don'ts ONLY (you do NOT need to use them for the do's, you need to infer from the infographic what you SHOULD be wearing), as well as for 1 student conduct tip and 1 electronic device tip- YOU MUST USE QUOTATION MARKS). To do so, you will need to use Canva/Google Slides/Google Doc or use a regular piece of paper with drawings.

If you use Google Slides or Doc and you give me 3 slides instead of an infographic, I will give you 9/10 if you meet all the requirements of this assignment. Slides are not infographics, but I understand if you have never used Canva and you are frustrated. Also, make sure you have citations for 3 dress-code do's and don'ts and 1 device tip and 1 conduct tip!  

Refer to the examples from previous years attached below if you are confused.

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Your Modality Strengths  in Google Classroom

Your Modality Strengths

Read the document on Modality Strengths (CCR Learning Modalities) and answer all 4 questions. I will need at least 4 sentences for each question (Copy of your Modality Strengths). Submit it here.

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Activity on Left/Right Brain Dominance  in Google Classroom

Activity on Left/Right Brain Dominance

1. Read the document (Copy of CCR Learning Styles, Left/Right Brain Worksheets) on left and right brain dominance here on Google Classroom (GC).

2. Take a test in the same document to figure out whether you are left or right-brain dominant (just write down the numbers in your notebook that correspond to your brain dominance, you will need to know whether you have odd or even numbers).

3. Read the characteristics of both dominances. 

4. In a word document here on GC (Copy of Left or Right Brained or Both), tell me whether you are left or right-brain dominant and why. Maybe you are both. IT IS IMPORTANT YOU EXPLAIN WHY (at least half the page).
5. Submit this document here on GC.

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Course Offerings (2 Electives) Activity  in Google Classroom

Course Offerings (2 Electives) Activity

Activity Part 1 – Choose Two Electives:

You will pick two electives you are interested in exploring:
One that aligns with a career or personal interest (e.g., Engineering, Performing Arts).
One that supports your academic goals or college prep (e.g., AP classes, Foreign Language, Advanced Math).
Activity Part 2 – Research & Reflection:
Using the school website, the packet I gave you, and the links below, you will research the course descriptions for your two selected electives. You will answer the following questions:
What is the course about?
What skills or knowledge will you gain?
Does this course fit with your future career or academic goals?
You can look at the student's example attached below to get ideas. 
ADDITIONAL INFO ON ELECTIVES AT OUR SCHOOL 

El Dorado High School in Placentia offers electives across various fields, including performing arts, visual arts, technology, and Career Technical Education (CTE) through programs like Digital Media Arts Academy and ROP (Regional Occupational Programs which are a state-funded public education system in California providing specialized Career Technical Education (CTE) for high school students and adults such Health Science & Medical Technology, Public Services & Emergency Response, Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts), and through the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District's CareerLink Academies. Specific elective courses available for students include Drama, Band, Choir, Dance, Media Production, and various CTE offerings such as Game Design and Engineering Design. 

Performing Arts 

: Instrumental music.
: Singing and vocal performance.
: Various dance forms and choreography.
: Performance arts, including Encore, Thespians, and Comedy Sportz.
Visual Arts & Media 

: Focus on artistic activities and photography.
: Coursework in media creation.
: A specialized program for digital art and media.
Career Technical Education (CTE) 

Through the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) CareerLink Academies, students can access a range of career-focused courses in areas such as:
Design, Visual & Media Arts
Game Design & Integration
Engineering Design
Software & Systems Development
Other Elective Options

: Students can take electives in languages like Spanish, French, and German. 
: Students can participate in the school newspaper, El Gavilan. 
: These programs offer hands-on training in various fields. 
: A leadership program where students assist their peers.

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4- Year Graduation Plan  in Google Classroom

4- Year Graduation Plan

You will be drafting a sample 4-year plan, allocating credits per year that meet the A-G requirements. You can use your notes and/or the link provided below.

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3 Things I Learned about El Dorado  in Google Classroom

3 Things I Learned about El Dorado

Create a document (it can be any document ) and tell me 3 things you learned about our Scavenger Hunt around the campus. 
Example-
1. Today I learned that the library is in front of the 200 building. 
2. I also learned that the principal's name is Mr. Zides. 
3. I know where to go if I want to get a book.