• 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.
• Tomorrow is "Picture Day".  I will take a picture of you with your baby and then post them on a web page for you to include in your "baby blog" on Friday.

• Next, you need to work on MicroType Pro (Lesson E 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 these questions: "What has been the reaction to your baby so far at home or school?"  "Have you taken your baby out in public (i.e. shopping, restaurant, etc.) -- if so, what was the reaction?"

Today we have several things to get done:

• First, we need to do your "Well Baby Checkup".  Today I will sign your baby, sign your "Well Baby" form, take your baby's picture, and give you any last-minute guidance for the project.
• Next, you need to work on MicroType Pro (Lesson A 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 today, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

• Add a new post to your "baby blog" answering the following questions: How do you feel about having to do the baby project?  What do you think you will learn with this project?  Were there any difficulties getting started?  If you were the teacher, what would you have done different before we started?

• We have a Guest Speaker from Academy of Art University coming tomorrow (Tuesday).  They have courses in Art, Architecture, Fashion, Game Design, Motion Pictures, Multimedia, Music, Photography, and Web Design.
• Finally, a brief word about "Guest Speaker Etiquette".  I am grateful when a guest speaker is willing to come all the way to Lake County to visit our school.  Although I am pretty easy-going on a regular day, I expect polite, respectful behavior when I have a guest speaker
• Keep computers off.
• Do not make random or off-topic comments.
• Do not ask random or off-topic questions.
• Be quiet when he/she is speaking or presenting material.
• Be interested -- or at least act like you are.
• Failure to follow these rules will result in a lower grade and a loss of privileges.

Your assignment is to bring in a 5 lb. "sack" of sugar or flour for our "baby project".  Checking prices at various grocery stores around the area, I see that flour and sugar are both approximately $2.39.  I recommend you find a sack that is tightly sealed and not leaking.  On Monday we will begin decorating our "babies" and I will be signing each one to verify that each remains intact.

You also need to bring some sort of carrier (basket, car seat, sling, etc.) before Monday, 3/29 to transport your "baby".

You may also want to find a picture of a baby's face from a magazine, newspaper, or the Internet to paste on your flour bag (see photo for example).

Let me know if you have ANY questions before Friday.