Assignments

SCHOOL IS OUT THURSDAY, JUNE 5TH

Lesson Plans-Week of June 2, 2008 (Objective Final Exams) All Grade Levels

Lesson Plans-Week of May 26, 2008 Start Preparation and Review for Final Exams

Lesson Plans-Week of May 19, 2008 (See plans for week of May 12th - continued)

Lesson Plans-Week of May 12, 2008 After instruction:

Students will learn how to create a business letter, create a flyer with a photo, create a research paper with citations, create a newsletter (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Students will learn Key Terms, how computers work to identify hardware, how memory and storage are used, how to identify software, how networks work. Students will learn proper keystroke technique for new keys introduced. Students will be able to determine keyboarding speed and accuracy through a series of timed writings. (Periods 2 & 3)

Lesson Plans-Week of May 5, 2008

Students will continue lesson assigned for Friday, Week of April 28, 2008 (See below). Monday-Wednesday (See appropriate periods)

Students will be able to review lessons/assignment from April 28, April 29, May 1 (See lesson plans below, also see Teacher's Guide). Thursday-Friday (All Periods)

Lesson Plans-Week of April 28, 2008 - After instruction:

Students will be able to explore the role technology plays in their lives today and how they might learn, interact and entertain themselves in the future. They will also learn about technology trade-offs, including decreased privacy for increased convenience and efficiency.

Students will read the following articles from the Classroom Edition of the Wall St. Journal: "Thinking About Tomorrow" cover story pp. 6-8, answer questions 1-3 pg. 2 of the Teacher Guide; and "Who Knew" pg. 9 (Discuss). Monday-Tuesday

Students will be able to learn how a famous entrepreneur got his start. Watch video on entrepreneur, write pertinent facts about his life. (Allow students to select video/entrepreneur they wish to learn about). Wednesday

Students will be able to understand the importance of getting the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed career decisions; learn about their interests, likes and dislikes. Start unit on career exploration/Career Cruiser a career and education planning guide. Thursday (All Periods)

Students will be able to enhance a presentation by doing the following: apply bullets, apply numbering, add a table and enter data, use borders and shading, add a graph, apply slide transitions, apply custom animation, add sounds, insert pictures. Friday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Students will continue to enhance keyboarding skills by learning proper keystroke technique for new keys introduce and focusing on proper ergonomics and techniques. Friday (Periods 2 & 3)

Lesson Plans-Week of April 21, 2008

Students will continue with NFTE PowerPoint project. See previous week's plans/objectives. Monday-Friday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Students will learn proper keystroke technique for the Home Keys, Space Bar, Enter Key, H, E, O Keys, M, R, I Keys, T, N, C, Keys, V, Right Shift and Period. Students will focus on applying proper ergonomics and keyboarding techniques. Monday-Friday (Periods 2 & 3)

Lesson Plans-Week of April 14, 2008

Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of entrepreneurial terms and concepts as they relate to the power point slide/s they are presently completing for their project. (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Students will learn about ethical computer use, proper ergonomics, proper keyboarding techniques for the alphabet keys (overall unit objectives). (Periods 2 & 3)

Lesson Plans-Week of April 7, 2008

Work on power point template for NFTE project. Monday-Friday. Needs to be completed by Friday, April 11th. (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Orientation (Periods 2 & 3) New Wheel

Spring Break - March 31, 2008 - April 6, 2008

Spirit Week - Week of March 24, 2008 (Field Day, Thursday, March 27) Friday, March 28, Teacher Planning Day

Lesson Plans-Week of March 10 & March 17, 2008

Due to FCAT/NRT testing, lessons have been revamped for these weeks. See Ms. Banks for more information.

Lesson Plans-Week of March 3, 2008

Continue with assignment from Friday, February 29th. Complete Enrichment Activity pg. 322. Read pg. 323, Complete Step-by-Step 1-10 on pp. 323-324. Complete Project 1 Assessment, 2 Independent Practice and 3 Independent Practice on pg. 325. Monday-Tuesday (See Ms. Banks so you can save your work from pg. 325 on a USB) (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Note: Periods 1, 4, 5 (Be sure you have written meanings for Key Terms for Unit 7).

Work in NFTE textbook and on business plan slides. Wednesday-Thursday [Lesson for Friday to be determined] (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Complete keyboarding lessons/s based on skill level. Monday - Friday (Periods 2 & 3)

Build Your Portfolio/Create A Poster. See instructions on pg. 39 of your text. Poster due Wednesday, March 5th. (Periods 2 & 3)

Lesson Plans-Week of February 25, 2008

Skills You Will Learn: Identify power point features, save a presentation, apply a design template, modify the slide master, add the date and time to a slide, navigate through a slide show, view a slide show.

Read pp. 311-312. Complete Step-by-Step 1-10 pp. 312-313, Read pg. 314. Complete Step-by-Step 1-14 pp.314-316. Read pg. 317. Complete Step-by-Step 1-9 pp. 317-318. Read pg. 319. Complete

Step-by-Step 1-9. pp. 319-320. Read pg. 321. Complete Step-by-Step 1-10 pp. 321-322 Thursday, Friday (Periods 1, 4 & 5)

Read assigned articles in Classroom Edition of the Wall St. Journal. Discuss articles. Complete questions related to articles as assigned. Monday, Wednesday (All Periods)

Work in NFTE workbooks. Tuesday (Period 1)

NFTE representative, Tuesday- (Periods 4 & 5).

Read from NFTE text and work in workbooks. Wednesday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Guest Speaker- 1st Period (Auditorium) Thursday, February 28th. (Period 1, and some students from periods 4 & 5)

Read article in the Classroom Edition of the Wall St. Journal "Is Starbucks Losing Steam?"

Complete keyboarding lessons based on skill level (must complete at least one lesson within a class period). Wednesday-Friday (Periods 2 & 3)

Lesson Plans Week of February 18, 2008

Holiday - President's Day - NO SCHOOL! Monday

Early Release - Educational Expo Thursday, February 21, 2008

Lesson Plans-Week of February 11, 2008

8th Grade Periods (1, 4, 5)

Write definitions for Unit 4 Key Terms pg. 126. Monday

FCAT Writing+ (altered schedule) affects all periods. Tuesday

Read pp. 126-128. Complete Online Activity Unit 4 Tech Talk Activities "Ethical Computer Use" pg. 128 Wednesday

Read pp. 129-132. Complete Online Activity Unit 4 Tech Talk Activities "Cite Sources" pg. 132 Thursday

Assign NFTE workbooks. Complete pp.1-5Complete keyboarding lesson "World Cities" Handout. Thursday

Watch video on entrepreneur Ray Kroc. founder of McDonalds. Explain how he got his start. Write 10 facts about his life. Friday (All Periods)

7th Grade Periods (2 & 3)

Read pg. H6, Write definitions to Key Terms found on pg. 19. Complete keyboarding lesson. Monday

FCAT Writing + (altered scheduled) affects all periods. Tuesday

Read pp. H7, 20-25. Complete keyboarding lesson. Wednesday

Complete keyboarding lesson. Thursday

Watch video on entrepreneur Ray Kroc founder of McDonalds. Friday

Lesson Plans - Week of February 4, 2008

8th Grade Periods (1, 4, 5)

Students will be assigned their National Foundation forTeaching Entrepreneurship textbooks. After reading the first chapter, students will be able to: describe the difference between employees and entrepreneurs, discuss how entrepreneurs create value from "scarce" resources, explain why entrepreneurs like change, evaluate the pros and cons of owning your own business. Read and discuss Chapter 1. Monday -Wednesday

NFTE representative will assist with cooperative learning exercise.Thursday

Start Unit 4 - Word Processing pg. 125. Complete Online Before You Read Unit 4 Pre-Quiz "Starting with You" pg. 125. Friday

7th Grade Periods (2 & 3)

Students will read pp. H4, H5 7-15, Complete Online Activity "Protect Yourself" pg. 7. Complete Review & Assessment 21st Century Skills #6, pg. 8. Complete Online After You Read Quizzes pg. 8. Write definitions of Key Terms pg. 9. 7th Grade (Periods 2&3)

Lesson Plans - Week of January 28, 2008

Early Release/Parent Conferences Monday

FBLA district competitions - Monday (Students will be given an alternate assignment to be completed for a grade). (All Periods)

Students will read pp. H2, 2-3 in Computer Concepts In Action text and complete the Go Online Activity "History of Computers" pg. 3 of the text. Tuesday (Periods 2 & 3)

Students will practice what they learned last week: how to open a Web browser, navigate a Web site, enter a URL to visit a Web site, drill down, etc. Page numbers and specific instructions are on the board. Tuesday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Students will be able to obtain insight on Bill Gates' life and contribution to the computer industry. Video-Wednesday (All Periods)

Early Release-Thursday

Students will read pp. H3, 4-6. Complete Go Online Activity pg. 7. Learn how to access and use TeacherWeb. Thursday (Periods 2 & 3)

Complete keyboarding lesson. Thursday (Periods 1, 4 & 5)

Teacher Planning Day/Professional Development-Friday (No students in school.)

Lesson Plans - Week of January 21, 2008

Holiday - No School- Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Monday, January 21,

After instruction students will be able to understand what we will cover over the next nine weeks. Tuesday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Orientation/Vocational Wheel Tuesday-Friday (Periods 2 & 3)

Students will learn how to open a Web browser, navigate a Web site. enter a URL to visit a Web site, drill down in a Web site, perform a search, view your History list, add items to your Favorites list, use Favorites and History lists, use Print Preview, Print a Web Page. Wednesday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Note: Make sure students understand the key term "bookmark" . See pg. 101

Complete keyboarding lesson/s based on skill level. Wednesday-Friday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Read pp. 109-118. Follow the Step-By-Step instructions beginning on pg. 110. Continue through reading and completing the steps until you get to pg. 118. Friday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Lesson Plans - Week of January 14, 2008

After instruction, students will be able to:

Mid-Term Objective Exam, Monday (Periods 1 & 6)

Mid-Term Objective Exam, Tuesday (Periods 2 & 5)

Mid-Term Objective Exam, Wednesday (Periods 3 & 4)

Continue reviewing for mid-terms. Monday (Periods 2, 3, 4 & 5)

Complete keyboarding lesson/s based on skill level and/or grade level. Select days you do not have your mid-term exam in this class to get this work completed. Monday-Wednesday (All Periods)

Complete "Proofreaders' Marks" (Worksheet). Get worksheet from Ms. Banks. (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Complete Review and Assessment pg. 95 Concept Check, Critical Thinking, 21st Century Skills: Computer Concepts In Action. Answer all questions except #5. (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Complete "Be A Web Wiz!" #5 (Review and Assessment) pg. 95 (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Complete any missing assignments from previous week. Select days you do not have your mid-term exam in this class to get this work completed. (See week of January 7, 2008, All Periods)

Friday - Teacher Planning Day - No School For Students.

Week of January 7, 2008

Go over tips for writing a good essay with students. Monday (All Periods)

Be sure to complete all lessons pertaining to your class period from previous week (Week of December 17th) before starting the lessons for this week. (All Periods)

Build Your Portfolio - Create a Poster pg. 39 in your text. See Ms. Banks for due date. (Periods 2 & 3)

Complete Reviews in Computer Applications and Keyboarding text (the other text book that has white spiral binding) pp. 98-105. Please note, you must complete keyboarding lessons 1-19 in your Computer Concepts In Action text, before starting the Reviews on pp. 98-105 in the other text book (the spiral bound book). (Periods 2 & 3)

Complete Numeric Keypad pp. 133-140 in the spiral bound book. Please note, you must complete the Review in the spiral bound book before starting the Numeric Keypad exercise. (Periods 2 & 3)

Complete "Special Types of Nouns" (Worksheet). Ms. Banks will give you the handout. Wednesday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Complete Go Online Tech Talk Activity Unit 3 "The Internet and the Phone Network" pg. 89. Wednesday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Complete "Homophones" (Worksheet). Ms. Banks will give you the handout. Thursday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Complete Go Online Tech Talk Activity Unit 3 "Viruses" pg. 91. Thursday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Review for Mid-Term Exam. Friday (All Periods)

Mid-Term Essay (All Periods)

Complete Go Online Tech Talk Activity Unit 3 "Netiquette" pg. 92 Friday (Periods 1, 4 & 5)

Lesson Plans - Week of December 17, 2007

Look at Happy Holidays Icon on Teacher Web.

After instruction, students will be able to: Discuss cover story from Classroom Edition of The Wall St. Journal, December, 2007 Issue. Monday (All Periods)

Complete keyboarding lesson/s based on skill level and/or grade level. Monday-Thursday (All Periods)

Review test results. Tuesday (All Periods)

Read pp. H9, 9, 10, (review pp. 11-15), 19, 20. Tuesday (Periods 2 & 3 )

Write definitions of Key Terms pg. 19. Tuesday (Periods 2 & 3)

Read pp. 86-89. Tuesday (Periods 1, 4, 5)

Timed Writings - Wednesday (All Periods)

Complete Go Online Activity "The Internet and the Phone Network" Tech Talk Activity Unit 3 pg. 89.

Look up "Word For The Day" at www.m-w.com. Write down the part of speech, definition, and use the word in a sentence. Thursday (All Periods)

Field Trips - All Teams - Friday - Have FUN!!!

Lesson Plans - Week of December 10, 2007

MONDAY'S TEST IS POSTPONED FOR PERIODS (1, 4 & 5) UNTIL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH. This test is worth THREE GRADES!!!

After instruction, students will be able to: Complete Review & Assessment pg. 50 Concept Check #1-4, Critical Thinking #5, 21st Century Skills #7-a., b., c. Do not write the questions, but answer the questions using complete sentences. Monday (Periods 1, 4 & 5)

Complete Go Online, After You Read, Self-Check pg. 50. Monday (Periods 1, 4 & 5)

Review for Wednesday's test. Tuesday (All Periods)

Complete Unit 3 Go Online Before You Read Quizzes and take the Unit 3 Pre-Quiz pg. 85 Tuesday (Periods 1, 4 & 5)

Write Key Terms & definitions Unit 3 pg. 86 Tuesday (Periods 1, 4 & 5)

Read page H9, review for upcoming test. Tuesday (Periods 2 & 3)

Keyboarding Lessons (based on skill level) Monday-Friday (All Periods)

Write definitions for Key Terms pp. 9 &19 (ergonomics, Acceptable Use Policy-AUP, desktop, icon, log on, program, application, window, taskbar, insertion point, shortcut). Monday (Periods 2 & 3)

Complete Word Search for Unit 1 Key Terms. Tuesday (Periods 2 & 3)

Test Wednesday, December 12th (Periods 1,2 3, 4 & 5). This test is worth THREE GRADES!!!

Timed Writings, Thursday (All Periods)

Go over pp. 19-25 Students will complete pp. 25-27 (Steps 1-17) on their own. Friday (Periods 2 & 3)

Lesson Plans - Week of December 3, 2007

Please be sure to read and see which section/lessons apply to your class period.

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After instruction, students will be able to: Review pp. 41-45, Read pp. 46-49 in Computer Concepts In Action in preparation for test Monday, December 10th. (Periods 1, 4 & 5 ONLY). Students should be familiar with all key terms/concepts i.e. personal computer (PC), central processing unit (CPU), bit, byte, hardware, input, output, storage as well as their related devices, random-access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), software, operating system (OS), network, local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), International Business Machines (IBM), personal digital assistant (PDA), softcopy, hardcopy, operating system software, application software, disk operating system (DOS), graphical user interface (GUI)

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Read pp. H4-H8 and pp. 5-8, review pp. 2-4 in Computer Concepts In Action. (Periods 2 & 3)

Complete keyboarding lessons. Monday-Friday (All periods)

Become familiar with websites given on pp H6 & H7 as well as other sites. Tuesday (All Periods)

Students will learn how to format and type a one-page, unbound report. Wednesday (Periods 1, 4 & 5)

Complete Go Online Activity "Networks" Tech Talk Activities Unit 2 pg. 49 (Periods 1, 4 & 5)

Lesson Plans - Week of November 26, 2007

Complete all unfinished lessons from previous week by Wednesday, November 28th. (All Periods)

Complete at least one keyboarding lesson each day, Monday-Friday (All Periods)

Read over and sign Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) in compliance with computer use. Monday (All Periods)

Read over pp. 4-7 Computer Concepts In Action text. Discuss, in class,TechCheck questions on pg. 5. Tuesday (Periods 2 & 3)

Complete Go Online Activity "Protect Yourself" Tech Talk Activities Unit 1. Wednesday (Periods 2 & 3)

Read over pp. 45-47 Computer Concepts In Action text. Discuss, in class, TechCheck questions on pg. 46.Tuesday (Periods 1, 4 & 5)

Complete Go Online Activity "Software" Tech Talk Activities Unit 2 pg. 47. Wednesday (Periods 1, 4, & 5)

Timed Writings Thursday (All Periods)

Lesson Plans - Week of November 19, 2007

Keyboarding Lessons, Monday-Wednesday (All Periods)

Please Note:You must complete all of the keyboarding lessons in Computer Concepts In Action before starting the keypad lessons in the other textbook (pg. 133).

Read over pages 2&3 in text. (Periods 2&3 ONLY). Tuesday

After you have completed your keyboarding lesson for the day, please complete the on-line activity Tech Talk Activities - Unit 1 (see Go Online Activity-History of Computers, pg. 3 of your text). Print your work. (Periods 2&3 ONLY) Tuesday/Wednesday

Read over pp. 42-45 (Periods 1,4,5 ONLY). Tuesday

After you have completed your keyboarding lesson for the day, please complete the Go Online Activity-Bits and Bytes pg. 42 & Go Online Activity Input and Output Devices pg. 44. Tuesday/Wednesday

Thursday-Holiday HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!! (Don't eat too much turkey, etc., etc.) ENJOY!!!!

Friday-Holiday (continues) No School

Lesson Plans - Week of November 12, 2007

Monday-Holiday-Veteran's Day-No School

Complete all unfinished lessons from previous week.

Video: Entrepreneur H.J. Heinz (Write at least 10 facts about his life.) Tuesday, 11/13.

Keyboarding Lessons, (All Periods) Wednesday & Thursday 11/14, 11/15

Complete all Handouts from Reading Smarter and hand them in. Friday 11/16

Lesson Plans - Week of November 5, 2007

Keyboarding Lessons, Monday-Thursday (All Periods)

Unit 1 Before You Read Pre-Quiz pg.1 (Periods 2 & 3 ONLY) Wednesday, 11/7

Unit 1 E-Quiz Due Monday, 11/5 (Periods 1,4 & 5 ONLY)

Unit 2 Before You Read Pre-Quiz Due Tuesday, 11/6 (Periods 1,4 & 5 ONLY)

Continue writing definitions for Unit 2 Key Terms (Periods 1,4 & 5 ONLY)

After our class discussion, students will complete the on-line activity (Tech Talk Activities Unit 2) pg. 42 (Periods 1,4 & 5 ONLY).

Poster Due Thursday, 11/8 (Please note new deadline date, Periods 1, 4 & 5 only.)

Lesson Plans - Week of October 29, 2007

Timed Writings Monday, Periods 1,4&5

Orientation: Vocational Wheel, Monday, Periods 2&3

Keyboarding Lessons, Monday-Friday

Create Poster (continued from last week) pg. 39 Due Thursday, November 8th (three grades)

E-Quiz (must be completed by Monday, November 5th) See page 38 in textbook.

Unit 2 Pre-Quiz (due Tuesday, November 6th)

Start writing definitions of key terms, Unit 2 pg. 41: PC, CPU, bit, byte, hardware, inpupt, output, RAM, ROM, storage device, software, OS, network

Lesson Plans - Week of October 22, 2007

Keyboarding Lesson/s Monday-Thursday

Timed Writings (as announced)

Create Poster (if finished with all keyboarding lessons). See page 39 in textbook for directions.

Lesson Plans - Week of October 15, 2007

Review for upcoming test (all periods) Monday

Review (continued) Tuesday

Test (All Periods) This test is worth three grades! Wednesday

Keyboarding Lesson/s Thursday

Timed Writings (All periods) Friday

Week of October 8, 2007:

Professional Development/Teacher Workday 10/8/07 (No school for students)

Complete Handouts and turn in 10/9/07

Complete keyboarding Lessons (based on skill level). Wednesday-Friday

Week of October 1, 2007:

Project 2 Text: Read pp. 19-36

Write definitions of key Terms: desktop, icon, log on, program, application, window, taskbar, insertion point, shortcut

Update October Calendar (Agenda)

Complete keyboarding Lessons (based on skill level) Monday-Thursday

After you have finished your keyboarding lesson, go to Ms. Banks' website. Click on the icon entitled "Photos/Docs". Then, click on the link that refers to "Teacher Web WordSearch Puzzle". Print and complete the Wordsearch. It contains words from your list of key terms. This needs to be completed by the end of the week.

Start reviewing for upcoming test scheduled for October 17th.

Friday, October 5th: Log onto www.m-w.com and look for word-of-the-day. In your Agenda, turn to October 5th and find a section to write down the word, part of speech, and definition. Use the word in a sentence.

Timed Writing (All Periods) Friday, October 5th.

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