1. October 23, 2013

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

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

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8.  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.

9. Link to MyAccess: When you are ready, follow the link to MyAccess and begin writing on the assignment titled "Inventions.“ http://www.myaccess.com/myaccess/do/log Show your family everything you’ve already learned about MyAccess.

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