iLab

LINKS

ADOBE EXPRESS LINK

Design logos, flyers, videos, images, and MORE


Click on "Sign In" then "Continue with email." Use your firstname.lastname@students.cobbk12.org and student number as password.


Adobe Express

TINKERCAD LINKS

Design for 3d printer and laser cutter


Click on your grade level,
then "Join with a nickname"
(your student number is your nickname).



 

Paint

Create digital paintings.

Type "paint" in the search area of your computer in the lower left-hand corner of your computer desktop screen.

Tutorials

Take Pictures in Minecraft

To take a picture in Minecraft Education Edition, you can do the following:

  1. Press "E" to open your inventory
  2. Find the camera (or search for "camera") and add it to your inventory
  3. Find the portfolio and add it to your portfolio
  4. Equip the camera
  5. Right click when you are ready to take a picture
  6. Equip your portfolio
  7. Right click and it will show your images


Export Pictures in Minecraft

To export a portfolio in Minecraft Education Edition, you can do the following:

  1. Equip the Portfolio
  2. Right-click to open a two-page book of your photos in chronological order
  3. Add captions below each photo
  4. Press the Export Portfolio button
  5. Export your pictures to your "Pictures" file on your laptop


Paste Pictures from your Portfolio in Minecraft

To paste a picture from your portfolio in Minecraft Education Edition, you can do the following:

  1. After exporting your portfolio to your "Pictures" file, open the pdf file
  2. Right-click on the image in the pdf
  3. Click on "Screenshot"
  4. Draw a box around your image
  5. Click on "Copy" in the box that appears when you finish drawing the box
  6. Go into your project in Adobe Express and right click
  7. Click "Paste"


How to Take a Screenshot

To take a screenshot, complete the following steps:

  1. find the shot/image that you want for your screenshot.
  2. Press the "Function" key which is found on the bottom row of your keyboard and labeled "FN" while also pressing the "Print Screen" button which is on the top row of your keyboard and labeled "PRT SCRN."
  3. Your screen will darken slightly and a small tool bar will appear.
  4. Using your mouse, draw a box around the area you want in the screenshot while pressing the left mouse button.
  5. When you release the left mouse button, the screenshot will be taken.
  6. Go into your other program, such as Adobe Express and paste your image there by pressing "CTRL" and "V" at the same time or right-clicking your mouse and selecting "Paste."

Our Focus

  • ☺ Be Kind
  • ☺ Be Creative
  • ☺ Be Inquisitive
  • ☺ Be Focused
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iLab

Welcome to the Kemp Elementary iLab site.

In the iLab, we focus on innovative ideas to further our problem-solving skills. We will use iPads, computers, 3d printers, laser cutters, and our own creativity to work through the engineering design process.


November, 2024

 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades

We're working on digital 3d design using Tinkercad. Follow the directions under the "Links" section on the left-hand side of this page.

Our goal is to start printing on the 3d printers.


5th Grade Reading

Book Review of The Westing Game

Write Your Review: Use the following structure for your book review:

  • Introduction: Share the book title, author, and genre. Write a short summary (3–4 sentences) of the book without giving away the ending.
  • Your Opinion: Explain what you liked or didn’t like about the book. Include specific examples, like a favorite character, exciting part, or something that could have been better.
  • Recommendation: Tell whether or not you would recommend this book to others and why.
  • Add Creativity: Include a creative element, such as drawing a new cover for the book, creating a character profile, or writing an alternate ending.
  • Prepare to Share: Practice presenting your review. Be ready to share your thoughts and creative work with the class.
Due Date: 11/22/2024
Remember to write in complete sentences and proofread your work for grammar and spelling!

We're working on Adobe Express creating digital posters about Character Traits.

Click on the following links to access our Adobe Express assignments.

  • Character Traits Project (10/8/2024)
    Create a poster about a character from the Westing Game.
    Include
    1. 1 - The character's name
    2. 2 - A description of the character's role in the story (3-4 sentences)
    3. 3 - A description of the character's character traits and why you believe that (4-5 sentences)
    4. 4 - At least two pictures or icons that represent the character and a sentence explaining why you picked each image.
    Characters from Chapters 1-6
    1. Sam Westing
    2. Turtle Wexler
    3. Grace Wexler
    4. Angela Wexler
    5. Dr. Jake Wexler
    6. Sydelle Pulaski
    7. Otis Amber
    8. Josie-Jo Ford (Judge Ford)
    9. Sandy McSouthers
    10. Dr. Denton Deere
    11. Flora Baumbach
    12. Chris Theodorakis
    13. Theo Theodorakis
    14. Mr. Hoo (James Shin Hoo)
    15. Madame Hoo (Sun Lin Hoo)
  • Characters Project (10/9/2024)
    Step 1: Review the Teams in The Westing Game
    Re-read Chapters 6-8 to review how the teams were assigned and what their strategies seem to be.
    Write down the names of the sixteen heirs and their partners.
    Step 2: Create a List of Teams
    List all 8 teams. Include both names on each team.
    Next to each team, describe how that team is approaching the Westing Game. Are they being competitive? Cooperative? Sneaky? Be sure to include examples from the text to support your descriptions.
    Step 3: Open Adobe Express
    Use the link on iLab.ninja to log in to Adobe Express.
    Make sure your project is easy to read and visually appealing.
    Step 4: Add Team Information
    For each team, create a box or section on your poster.
    Include:
    -Names of the two people on the team
    -A short description of how they are approaching the game so far
    -Relevant images or icons to represent each character or their strategy (e.g., a light bulb for a smart approach, a detective icon for investigating).
    Step 5: Personalize Your Poster
    Change the colors, fonts, and layout to make it your own.
    Make sure everything is clear and organized so others can easily understand the teams and their strategies.
  • Who is your Suspect Project (10/10/2024)
    Put your #1 suspect's name on your poster. Then, explain why they're your suspect. Add at least 2 examples/quotes from the book to support your reasoning.
    You receive 100 if you support your suspect with 2 examples. You receive 80 if you support with 1 example. You receive 60 if you have reasons, but don't have examples or quotes from the book. You'll receive an F (50) if you don't complete the assignment.
  • Chapter 12 summary (10/23/2024)
    Based on the chapter and what you know of the characters' motivations, write a short paragraph predicting what you think will happen next in the story.
    Consider:
    • Which characters might make a move soon?
    • What clues might be revealed?
    • Will any new conflicts arise?
    Complete by 10/22/2024 end of class.
  • Chapter 13 vocabulary (10/24/2024)
    Define the terms from the story.
    1. Contempt
    2. Propelled
    3. Alibi
    4. Transcribed
    5. Inscrutable
  • Chapter 14 ideas (10/29/2024)
    Write a paragraph (well-written and properly punctuated) about who you think the murderer is and what evidence supports it.
  • Chapter 15-17 ideas (10/30/2024)
    Answer the following questions in complete sentences with specific support.
    1. In Chapter 15, "Fact and Gossip," how do rumors start to spread among the tenants, and how do these rumors affect the relationships between the characters? Give an example.
    2. Why do Judge Ford and Sandy decide to investigate the backgrounds of the heirs? What are they hoping to discover in Chapter 16?
    3. In Chapter 17, "Some Solutions," how do Turtle and Flora approach the Westing game differently from the other players? What are they focused on, and how does it affect their progress?

5th Grade Monday Extension

We're working on Reading Comprehension.

  • 10-28-2024 The Real Princess - Questions
    1. List the prince's characteristics
    2. Classify the list into categories
    3. What generalizations can you make about the prince, based on your list?
    4. What kind of person is the Queen? How do you know?
    5. What evidence is there that the test was a good idea?
    6. What is the theme of this story?
  • 10-21-2024 The Elves and The Cobbler - Questions
    1. A1. How might the cobber's life have been different if the elves had not helped him?
    2. What caused the cobbler to become so poor? Support your answer.
    3. List the seven main events of the story in order.


Needed in iLab

Please visit our wishlist for supplies.

We are expanding our engineering and 3d design. We are in need of filament for our 3d printers (PLA+ filament is our preferred filament.)

A special thanks to the Rodriguez family for donating two 3d printers to the lab and a bunch of filament! 

Our wishlist contains supplies for the new Glowforge laser cutter, as well as our 3d printers.

3d printing

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