1. January 6, 2011 Computer Science Mr. Verlin S.D.P. Computer Fair

2.  Pre-class (10 classwork pts.): browse to http://www.pacomputerfair.org/generalinfo.h tml and list at least 5 project categories. http://www.pacomputerfair.org/generalinfo.h tml Preliminaries

3.  Objectives ◦ Be able to listen and read large amounts of text carefully for a sustained period of time. ◦ Be able to identify the requirements a computer fair project in a self-selected category.  Event Dates ◦ South Philadelphia High School Computer Fair: Feb. 8, 2011 ◦ Philadelphia School District Computer Fair: March 11, 2011  Project Components: due Feb. 1, 2011 (for 300 project pts.) ◦ Core ◦ Narrative ◦ Planning Document Computer Fair Project: Dates

4.  The questions listed on the Project Summary sheet must be accurate and complete.  No grammar or spelling errors are allowed.  The goal is to provide any information the judges need to know in order to understand your project.  Each question should be at least 5 sentences in length and be as specific as possible.

5.  All projects need to display the process used to create the project. The goal of this document is to provide the judges the necessary background about how the logo was developed.  Examples include: ◦ Block style flowchart diagrams ◦ A diary with daily entries detailing the work you did on the project.

6. Winning entry for the 2010 PA State Computer Fair

7.  Browse http://www.pacomputerfair.org/rules.html. http://www.pacomputerfair.org/rules.html  Carefully read through the requirements of each category. You will be required to complete all of the requirements for one project category by February 1, 2011.  On the index card, please write: ◦ Your name and today’s date in the upper left ◦ “Computer Fair Category” in the top center ◦ The category of the project you will be completing  Print the rules of the category you chose to the HP LJ4010 printer (10 proj. pts.)