Blog 7: Minecraft The First Thanksgiving

Recreating The First Thanksgiving was very fun. It let me show my own image of the great feast. Building the houses and the stable was fun and challenging at the same time. After the hard task of trying to keep my villagers and animals in the same place I finally got them to stop moving. The big gray mound in the back of this picture is a representation of Plymouth rock where the pilgrims settled. All in all I enjoyed this project and it's challenging fun.

Blog 6:Minecraft Gingerbread House

My Gingerbread House was extremely fun to build. It was challenging but fun and creative. I apologize for having a diamond sword in my picture, I didn't realize it would show up in all the pictures. I did however enjoy this project and the creativity that came with it.

Blog 5: Friendly Letter

November 18, 2013

Dear Zachary,

            It has been days since the plague has struck towns and villages across Europe. People lay sick and dying on the street, in houses, and everywhere in between. I am giving you a not-so-pleasant surprise in warning you of what you will eventually see for yourself. Citizens lay in filthy cots dwelling in their own pus and blood, black swellings covering their chest, armpits and legs. And it all starts with a simple ache in the head and limbs, a chill or fever may lead to such destruction as the above. Your general area may be affected more or less than others; I would advise that you move to less densely populated area, where it is less likely you’ll catch it. Once you catch this plague you’re guaranteed a horrible bloody death. There is no known cure for it. Rats carry fleas that have been infected putting everyone in grave danger with low to no sanitation. The Black Plague started in Central Asia but is slowly gripping and wreaking havoc on Europe, China, Spain, France, England, and Russia. Please, brother, take this warning with great caution, this is a serious matter with a life-threatening epidemic that could wipe out the human race. My village has already been hit with it, I myself am ill. Goodbye.

Sincerely,

Lydia Cochran

Blog 4: The Black Death

Ten Facts about the Plague or Black Death in October 1347

1.       Both dogs and cats had to be killed because Europeans believed they spread the plague.

2.       Fleas spread the plague.

3.       The fleas came from rats.

4.       Rats traveled by boats. Trade routes

5.       Over a million and a half people died.

6.       Flagellants- They ripped their skin to rid themselves of sins.

7.       Whole towns and villages where burned because of the dead inside.

8.       Outbreaks of the plague lasted for 200 years.

9.       The disease came in cycles.

10.     No one knew the rats were the start of the plague until the 1900’s.

Blog 3: Veteran's Day

Veteran's Day
First established in November 11, 1919 as Armistice Day it is now known as Veteran's Day.Veteran's Day is a holiday to thank all the living and fallen soldiers. It celebrates our hard earned freedom and rights due to soldiers who have risked their lives to keep it that way. Veterans have given up their time and some their lives to defend this country and all it stands for and for that they have been given a holiday to honor them.

Blog 2: Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship

Digital citizenship is used to create safe, secure, and ethical uses off the internet.

Who is a Good Digital Citizen?
Someone who models good practice on the internet and that knows how to be safe online by following rules and other guidelines.

Blog 1: Computer Ethics

Computer Ethics:

Ethics- doing the right thing when no one’s watching.

1.       Do not use computer/tech devices to bully.

2.       Do not plagiarize other peoples’ work.

3.       Do not look at a person’s text messages and emails.

4.       Do not steal anything online.

5.       Do not use the computer to spread lines.

6.       Do not copy software for which you have not paid.

7.       Do not use other peoples’ computer resources without authorization.

8.       Do not download illegal music or videos.

9.       Do not write illegal programs.

***be considerate and kind – think about others, not just yourself.