Today we will be watching the documentary, "Maxed Out".  We will be pausing the movie for brief questions/discussion, but we will use the entire period.  Your task today is to watch the movie and take notes which you will turn in at the end of class.  These notes will be "extra credit", but I do recommend that everybody do them.  This is an important subject which we will finish talking about on Friday.

Today we received a handout called "Handshake Etiquette" which we read and discussed in class.  We also received forms to begin our Family Tree research.

The idea behind doing our family tree is that it makes Internet research more personal and connects us with where we come from.  In my experience, students develop Internet research strategies as well as a better understanding of history and where we come from.

Students who are uncomfortable researching their own family tree are more than welcome to research a friend.  If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please feel free to contact me.

• Thursday and Friday were spent reading and discussing the "When you become 18" booklet and the Personal Finance workbook. 
• Our homework ["What do you wish you had learned in high school?"] was due on Friday as well.
• Also, students need to bring a "portfolio" of some sort and two [or more] sheet protectors.

Congratulations to everybody on your typing certificates!

Today I will give you a copy of "when you become 18" -- a newspaper-like paper we will be using for a few days.  Today we will discuss the paper and read pages 2 & 3 which relates [mostly] to driving.

Reminder: Your list of "Things every person should know before being on their own" is due Friday.  I'm hoping the ideas you get will help you help me guide the rest of this class.

• Begin practicing MicroType Pro (Lesson R -- Measurement Writing) for 10 minutes. 
• I will then have everybody get set to begin the official Typing Exam.  When I say "Begin" you will begin the exam.  Everybody will wait as I check each score.  Then we will begin again.  We will take this test three times.  I will take your best of three.

Obviously today is our Typing Test which will determine the speed printed on your typing certificate.  If you are not satisfied with your typing score today, just let me know that you aren't ready to receive your certificate and you can take the test again when you are ready.  Remember, I will only issue one certificate for each student.

• Spend this period practicing MicroType Pro (Lesson R -- Measurement Writing).  Show me your score (when you have a score with 2 errors or less) and I will enter it into the gradebook for today's assignment.

We will have our Typing Test tomorrow which will determine the speed printed on your typing certificate.  If you are not satisfied with your typing score on Friday, just let me know that you aren't ready to receive your certificate and you can take the test again when you are ready.

• Take 10 minutes to practice MicroType Pro (Lesson R -- Measurement Writing).
• Complete the price comparison project from yesterday and add the following:
• Just considering formula and diapers, what is the approximate daily cost of a newborn?  A 2 month old?  A 4 month old?  A 6 month old?  An 8 month old?  A 10 month old?
• What would be the approximate monthly cost for each group?
• What other costs might there be for caring for a baby?  Give specific examples.

We will have our Typing Test on Friday which will determine the speed printed on your typing certificate.  If you are not satisfied with your typing score on Friday, just let me know that you aren't ready to receive your certificate and you can take the test again when you are ready.

• Take 5 minutes to practice MicroType Pro (Lesson R -- Measurement Writing).
• Open Microsoft Word and do some price comparisons:
• Disposable Diapers (Kmart, Walmart).  Compare the same sizes from both stores and make a note of how many diapers are in each package.  Calculate how much each diaper costs.
• Figure out how many diapers per day a baby uses (BabyStory, KidsGrowth, Babblesoft) -- Newborn, 1-3 Months, 4-6 Months, 7-9 Months, 10-12 Months.  Calculate how much it costs per day (for each section) to diaper a baby.
• Figure out approximately how much baby formula a baby should use per day (BabyCenter) for a 6 pound baby, a 10 pound baby, a 15 pound baby, a 20 pound baby, and a 24 pound baby.  Compare that to the estimates for a newborn, 2 month, 4 month, and 6 month baby (KidsHealth).  On average, how many ounces (approximately) does a baby need each day?
• To prepare formula, you will mix one ounce of powdered formula with two ounces of water (to make 3 ounces of formula).  You will need to divide the total formula needed per day by 3 so you know how much powdered formula you need to buy.  Check out Amazon.com and find a good price for baby formula -- you might want to figure out the price per ounce to find the best bargain.  How much does each ounce of powdered formula cost?  Go back and add the daily cost of formula to the previous step (6 pound, 10 pound, 15 pound, 20 pound, 24 pound, newborn, 2 month, 4 month, and 6 month).

We will have our Typing Test on Friday which will determine the speed printed on your typing certificate.  If you are not satisfied with your typing score on Friday, just let me know that you aren't ready to receive your certificate and you can take the test again when you are ready.

• First, work on MicroType Pro (Lesson N Measurement Writing). When you have a score (with 2 errors or less) show it to me and I will write it down for todays typing grade.  If you increase your speed and/or accuracy, show me your updated score.  
• Next, we need to do your final "Well Baby Checkup".  I will sign your paper as I check your typing score.
• You will also need to update your "Baby Blog" [or Baby Book if you aren't doing the blog] as follows:
• Add pictures of your baby's Spring Break with a description of the picture.
• Discuss you experience with the baby project over Spring Break.
• What [if anything] have you learned from the project?
• Did you have any "close calls" (dropping the baby, forgetting it somewhere, etc.)?
• What could we have done to make the experience better -- or more useful?
• Check your 3rd Quarter grade on PowerSchool and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

We will have our Typing Test on Friday which will determine the speed printed on your typing certificate.  If you are not satisfied with your typing score on Friday, just let me know that you aren't ready to receive your certificate and you can take the test again when you are ready.

Again we have several things to get done:

• First, we need to do your "Well Baby Checkup".  
• Next, you need to work on MicroType Pro (Lesson M Measurement Writing -- see picture below). When you have a score (with 2 errors or less) show it to me and I will write it down for todays typing grade.  If you increase your speed and/or accuracy, show me your updated score.  You will have a typing grade for Monday, today, Thursday, and Friday.

• Check your grade on PowerSchool and let me know if you have any questions.

Again we have several things to get done:

• First, we need to do your "Well Baby Checkup".  Bring your baby to me with your paper for me to initial.
• Next, you need to work on MicroType Pro (Lesson J Measurement Writing -- see picture below).  When you have a score (with 2 errors or less) show it to me and I will write it down for todays typing grade.  If you increase your speed and/or accuracy, show me your updated score.  You will have a typing grade for Monday, today, Thursday, and Friday.

• Add a new post to your "baby blog" answering this thought: "Things I plan to do over Spring Break -- with my baby."