Business and Information Technology

Mrs. Nelson

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Grade 6 or 7 (18 weeks) 6609-18 In this course, students use the computer as a resource to complete a variety of projects. Students learn the “nuts and bolts” of how technology works. Students are placed in a virtual environment to explore internet safety and digital citizenship. This course also introduces students to workplace readiness skills that include academic and business competencies. An interdisciplinary approach will be supported in teaching and learning.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS AND KEYBOARDING Grade 7 or 8 (18 weeks) 6150-18 This semester-long course teaches students to efficiently use a keyboard to prepare and format relevant documents needed in a business environment, as well as to effectively communicate. Students enhance touch typing skills for entering alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic data on a keyboard. In addition, they compose and produce personal, educational, and professional documents. An interdisciplinary approach will be supported in teaching and learning.

DIGITAL APPLICATIONS Grade 7 or 8 (18 weeks) 6617 Recommended: basic computer and keyboarding skills This course helps students develop or review correct keyboarding techniques and gain a basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, network, and telecommunication applications. Students demonstrate an understanding of computer concepts through the application of knowledge and real-world activities and develop employability skills required for careers in information technology. An interdisciplinary approach will be supported in teaching and learning.

Family and Consumer Science (FACS)

Mrs. Shabty

EXPLORING FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Grade 6 or 7 (18 weeks) 8208 Students explore the Family and Consumer Sciences program areas through creative and critical thinking activities. Students make decisions about their individual growth, goal setting, money management, healthy food selections, food preparation, and clothing care. They learn to manage time, resources, and program equipment. This is an interdisciplinary approach to family and consumer sciences. An interdisciplinary approach will be supported in teaching and learning.

DESIGNING WITH FOODS, FASHION, & FAMILY Grades 7 or 8 (18 weeks) 8263 Students utilize the design thinking process to learn family and consumer science concepts. Students resolve issues in foods, fashion, and family as they move through the design process. They explore nutrition, wellness, food preparation, personal finance, resource management, textile/apparel problems and construction, and address the needs of the family and community. An interdisciplinary approach will be supported in teaching and learning.

JOURNEY TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE ▲ Grade 7 or 8 (18 weeks) 8244 This course provides advanced consumer literacy tools to help students develop independent living skills. Students will use problem-based projects and real-world experiences to address consumer decisions, time and money management with financing a living space, clothing, child care, and food preparation while balancing relationships, family, and learning workplace readiness skills. Projects may include Life/Event Planning, Entrepreneurship, and Service Learning in the community. An interdisciplinary approach will be supported in teaching and learning.

Technology Education (Tech Ed)

Mr. Griffiths

INTRODUCTION TO STEM Grade 6 or 7 (18 weeks) 8482 Students explore science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and how STEM relates to their community and the world by using the engineering design process through problem-solving processes and hands-on activities. Students understand the impact of technology on society, the environment, and our world. An interdisciplinary approach will be supported in teaching and learning.

EXPLORE ENGINEERING Grade 7 or 8 (18 weeks) 8464 Students explore technological problems facing them and their community by applying the engineering design process to invent new products or innovations as solutions. Students use 3-D printers, laser cutters and modeling software, as well as traditional equipment and hand tools to apply the engineering design process. An interdisciplinary approach will be supported in teaching and learning.

STEM INNOVATION LAB Grade 7 or 8 (18 weeks) 8402 In this interdisciplinary course, students will utilize the essentials of computer coding, microcontrollers, robotic design, and programming to explore real-world scenario based problems and provide STEM solutions. Students will develop skills in critical thinking, creativity and communication to process materials and create models and prototypes to present their solutions. The design brief curriculum will reinforce appropriate science, math, engineering and technology content and skills. This elective course will model how successful teams work within the interdisciplinary field of STEM, is projectbased, performance assessed and includes career pathway exploration. An interdisciplinary approach will be supported in teaching and learning.

ENGINEERING AND DESIGN Grade 7 or 8 (18 weeks) 8463 Students apply the engineering design process to develop solutions to problems in various technological systems (construction, manufacturing, transportation, communication, and biotechnology). Students produce products using equipment such as traditional machinesand tools, 3-D printers, laser cutters, microcontrollers, robotics, and modeling software. They also explore occupational areas and educational programs for technology and engineering-oriented careers. An interdisciplinary approach will be supported in teaching and learning.