Westward Expansion

This unit will cover important topics of American History from the Social Studies curriculum for Grade 8.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Adding Gadgets

  1. Look for the 'Design' or Layout' link from the dash board or navigation bar depending on your blog's layout.
  2. You will be brought to the LAYOUT screen where you will be able to see how your blog is designed for main text, navigation and other features. You also will be able to add gadgets that will hold text, graphics, and other interactive widgets.
  3. Find the space that reads 'Add a Gadget on either side of your layout. A dialogue box will pop up showing you basic gadgets available.
  4. Scroll down until you find the 'Link List' gadget and select.
  5. Title this gadget 'Links for ELA Journal'.
  6. Open an additional window so you can locate the following websites and copy and paste the URLs for the links used in your blog.
  7. The sites you need to add are:
  • junoed login
  • Student Survival Guide - Of Mice and Men
  • Sparknotes - Of Mice and Men
  • Mr. Hinesley's Classroom Corner (a blog)
  • Tech 8C2 ELA Journal
  1. * Create each link separately by clicking "Add a Link' and filling in the URL and Site Name in the proper fields.
  2. Click Save or Done when finished.

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