"I Spy" Game Project

"I Spy" Project

The following files are here for you to use, duplicate, and share. If there are any steps or procedures that I have left out, or if you have an improved method for something, please contact me at elankford@northlamar.net. I will be glad to add and update as I hear from you. In return, I would love to see examples from your students after the projects are complete.

TATN Project Proposal

GIMP Resources

"I Spy" Lesson Plan
The actual step-by-step for the project.

TEKS

Topic Request Form

Good object examples: Rattle Snake Turtle Reptile Tail
Solid background and represent the vocabulary word appropriately

Poor object example: Snake in Tree
Hard to clear the background

Background examples: Forrest (Realistic) Scales (Abstract)

Photo Resources (URLs)

Photo Documentation

GIMP steps for creating transparent backgrounds

FILE SIZE NOTE:

Create a new document in GIMP that is 720 x 540 pixels with a transparent background. Save it as a GIMP XCF file type, for example: I_Spy_Reptiles_2ndGrade.XCF and export it as I_Spy_Reptiles_2ndGrade.jpg when it is complete. After the jpg is inserted into PowerPoint, click the "Reset Picture" button on the Picture toolbar so that the scene will fit the slide exactly and no quality will be lost.

GIMP steps for creating layers

GIMP steps for exporting final scene as jpegs

Steps for importing image files into PowerPoint

Steps for duplicating slides in PowerPoint

Steps for creating hotspots/hyperlinks in PowerPoint

Steps for creating the game in PowerPoint

Assessment Options:

Rubric 1

Rubric 2

Rubric 3 (Preferred)

PROJECT EXAMPLES

Completed Scene