Texas Web Quests and Rock Stars

Last week we began planning a digital trip across Texas!  Each student has been researching and analyzing  the four regions of Texas and planning an interactive vacation.  The students are to "visit" each region twice,  and create a digital scrapbook of their journey using the Powerpoint program.  We will be working on our project in the computer lab through October 7th.  The project is due on Friday, October 8th.  Detailed instructions can be found on my website at www.midlothian-isd.net/~leslie_marks Please take the Texas Webquest, Webquest Resources, and Texas Webquest Rubric links on the left hand side for more information.


The kids seem to be enjoying the project and researching on the internet.  They are also technology wiz-kids when it comes to Powerpoint.  I am amazed at how tech-savy they all are.  Many of the students are incorporating custom transitions, sounds, and animations.  I can't wait to see the finished products!


On Tuesday of this week our wonderful principal, Ms. Arterburn, dressed up as a rock star for a day to celebrate the incredible earning from the school book fair.  The book fair raised over $4,600 dollars.  Way to go FSMS!  Below are pictures of our "rockin" principal.

Go Cubs!