7th+Grade+Computer+Class+Portfolio

==Portfolios are a great way to showcase what you know and that is exactly what we will be doing! This portfolio will be created as a page in your own wiki to showcase your knowledge of the different computer applications used in this class. The details for each portion of your portfolio are listed below. This will serve as your final semester assessment. As new programs are introduced, projects created using these programs will be added to the portfolio.==

Any part of any document copied/pasted will receive a ZERO for the document!
===To display this portfolio you will create a page in your wiki titled "Computer Class Portfolio". On this page you will need to imbed these projects for others to view (Mrs. Grueb in particular so that she can grade you).===

Microsoft Office Word 2007:
To show your knowledge in Microsoft Word you will need to create a one-page paper on your favorite animal (you will also be creating a PowerPoint on this animal). The information you may wish to include (but you are certainly not limited to) is listed below: The document should be in 11-point font (Arial or Times New Roman), double spaced, with only your name and a title at the top of the page. All of the information you get from an outside source must be cited within the document (see print screen below).
 * 1) Where on earth do the largest majority of the species live?
 * 2) The life span
 * 3) What do they eat?
 * 4) How do they communicate within their species?
 * 5) Why is this your favorite animal?
 * 6) What type of environment do they prefer?
 * 7) Have you ever had a first-hand experience with this animal? If so, describe it.



Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007:
To show your knowlege in PowerPoint you will need to create a project presenting your favorite animal. Remember, PowerPoint presentations aren't meant to stand alone. Slides shouldn't have an abundant amount of information on them. Slides are meant to contain pertinent information with the presenter elaborating on each topic (which you will do in your Word document). The PowerPoint must include the following:
 * 1) An appropriate background that is not distracting
 * 2) A sound corresponding to the animal you have chosen (a site I like to find sounds at is FindSounds)
 * 3) Each slide must contain a picture corresponding to the animal
 * 4) Your title slide should include a title as well as your name
 * 5) Your PowerPoint must include at least 4 slides of information from your Word document
 * 6) Information should only be taken from credible sources (use this form to check for the credibility of your sites)
 * 7) Sources should be cited as shown in the print screen below



Microsoft Office Excel 2007:
Using Excel, create a spreadsheet to compare the amount of food and water your favorite animal eats and drinks compared to 4 other animals. Using the spreadsheet information create a chart displaying the information.

Microsoft Office Access 2007:
Using Access, create a database with the following criteria: Name of Animal, Average Life Span, Number of Legs, Tail (check yes for tail), Carnivore (check yes for Carnivorous), Environment Preferred. Find this information for your favorite animal as well as 6 other animals (could be some of the same animals from Excel project). Using this criteria run a query to find the name of a carnivore with 4 legs and a tail.

Microsoft Office Pulbisher 2007:
Imagine that your favorite animal is in danger of becoming extict (the entire species no longer exists). Using Publisher, create a flyer promoting awareness of this animal that is in danger. The flyer should include a picture, WordArt, a border, a title, and information on why the species is becoming extinct and what can be done to save it.