Teach me how to Pixton

Click for Pixton tutorial

Click on the picture to watch Mr. Klumper explain how to get started on Pixton: Comic Maker. You are all going to be creating a unique comic to demonstrate your learning about the ancient Israelites. Tutorial made using JING Screen Capture tool. 





Comic must deomnstrate your understanding of the following:
- Two (2) people we have met. Characters don't need to be these people - explain them somehow. 
- Three (3) events the Israelites experienced.
- Two (2) places the Israelites settled/lived. Include why they went to, or left each location. 
- Pixton title needs to be formated like your Prezi and KS comments. ex: p6-Julius Caesar


Click HERE for Pixton link. 

Activation Codes: (DON'T USE THESE ANYMORE!! :))

period 2 = E963-VE
period 4 = WF66-TY
period 5 = WF66-TY (Jhett and Kim use p9 activation code)
period 9 = VFXT-RB

Example account:
Screen name: p2-Julius (no spaces, capitalize first letter of name)
Password: juliuscaesar (all lower-case, no spaces)
Real Name: Julius Caesar (this can be typed however you want; doesn't affect your log-in)

Lion Eyes

We began "Lion Eyes" a few weeks into the school year. So far, thirty-six students have watched over class for a full day. Lion Eyes are always chosen at random, and gives students a fun challenge to figure out "whose eyes are up there?" as well as recognize each student for an entire day! Can you name all thirty-six of your 6.3 teammates? 

Be ready, you never know when it'll be YOUR day. . . #63forever

Our Watcher

Say hello to our Scarecrow, whom we affectionately named Otzi in honor of the real Iceman that lived 5,000 years ago. So far he's braved cold, wind, rain, and yes, some snow already. He's hanging in there - his robe has fallen off one shoulder, but all-in-all, he's as strong as ever. Fight the good fight, Otzi. Keep the crows out of here! 

#63forever
#KnowStrength

Over the Shoulder - volume II - Review of Ancient Egypt

Over the Shoulder v2 from Joe Klumper on Vimeo.

Over the Shoulder volume 2 - Ancient Egypt review

Beauty AND Power - The Impact of Queen Nefertiti

Who was Queen Nefertiti? What did she do? Watch this video and discover her impact, both in ancient and modern times. Believed to be a true beauty, Nefertiti has captured the minds of people for ages - most recently the minds of a hundred 6th graders hungry for knowledge. #nom-nom

Discovering The Boy King

Watch this first-person account of the events surrounding the discovery and aftermath of opening Pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb for the first time in centuries.

1:Face Watches

Watches with a Purpose

Check out this site. A friend of mine sent this to me. Buying a watch helps fund research and help for some of the world's most needy people! Check out the video. Click on the picture to visit the site to watch the vid and check out the watches.

In the Name of the King - Building the Great Pyramid

Continue to follow the life of Nacht as he devotes his life to the building of King Khufu's 'Great Pyramid' - even though you've already decided if the Pyramids were necessary or not, continue to ask yourself that question as you see the lives of thousands of people changed because of this one, single structure. 

A World Wonder, but Necessary? Egyptian Pyramids

online polls

As we have spent the past three days studying the Egyptian Pyramids and educating ourselves on the issue, each of us is ready to take a stand: vote for what you think. Were the Egyptian Pyramids necessary or not? Let's see what KnowStrengthers think!

"Get down here! Opportunity came to see you!"

Knock, knock. Who's there? Opportunity. Opportunity who? Uncover the names of these three people and you could win 2 blue tickets and 2 NEW KnowStrength stickers. Hint: All 3 people are related to Egypt in some way - ancient AND modern times. . . happy hunting.

Only 10 people can win. So make sure you act fast. The eleventh person to get it will receive a "good job" and high five. 

Egyptian Knowledge could save your life. . .

Big. Cool. Impressive. . . but were they necessary?

Help! Mr. Klumper put me up here and I have no way down!

Have you ever been "on the fence," so to speak? The Know Strength students of 6.3 have perhaps been on one side, the other, or on top of the fence over the course of two days. . . Each student has been charged with the task of answering this question: "Were the Egyptian Pyramids necessary?" This topic raises many questions, answers and everything in between. What do you think - did they serve a purpose, accomplish a task or leave a lasting legacy? All questions you need to ponder, research and answer for yourself. As there is no right or wrong answer, your ability to strengthen your stance is what separates you from others. #63forever

We R One - Panther Football 2012

Solo Mission - Teamwork Challenge

"Good job" - "Should we fist pound?" - Yup

Today the students were sent on a "Solo Mission" - this was something unthinkable earlier in the year! But today, they were ready. Totally on their own and responsible for making every decision as a group, students were given the task to understand historical information about ancient Egypt. Who lead, how the information was used, determining when they could move on - all issues needing to be addressed. Classes began with 100 points and were scored based on their performance in five categores; Cooperation, Efficiency, Participation, Volume and Teamwork. Our ability to work with other people, to give ideas as well as take, and to look out for the whole group's interest are skills needed to be successful. We, team 6.3, are making our way to becoming a collection of change makers and leaders. #teamwork

2012 Logo Entry Winner! - Sam Dobbs

Thank you again to all who submitted a logo entry. You can still see all logos below - many were deserving of the title 'Know Strength Logo.' Sam Dobbs is a member of social studies period 2 - his entry received 85 votes! Congratulations again.

#63forever

Over the Shoulder Volume I

Click on the picture above to watch "Over the Shoulder Volume I" to review for tomorrow's Unit One test/quiz/exam. Call it whatever you want, but prepare yourself to show how much you've learned and let your hard work pay off. #63domination