October 23, 2013

Today we will explore the features of Discovery Education and MyAccess.

Login to Discovery Education: Username: cnusd + student id # (example: cnusd123456) Password: Student’s initials + birthdate (example: Mf552004)

 Choose a theme  Resource center  Blog  Games  Board builder  ASSIGNMENTS!!!

Click on the assignment “Inventions (Boss of the Plains)”

This is a writing assignment that may be submitted in Discovery Education, but today we will link to MyAccess to work on it. Scroll down to see Activity: As a table group, create a circle map to brainstorm key words that signal the text organization of chronological order.

Assignment Instructions: After watching the source videos, choose one of the inventions you learned about. Write a paragraph that describes one of those events in chronological order.  We will watch the first video clip together.

 Use the CC whenever it’s available.  The “Transcript” tab can take you back to the spot you need.  The “Details” tab gives background and reference information.  The “More to Explore” tab provides similar videos.

Link to MyAccess: When you are ready, follow the link to MyAccess and begin writing on the assignment titled "Inventions.“ Show your family everything you’ve already learned about MyAccess.

Today we will explore the features of Discovery Education and MyAccess.