Title 7: Education K-12

Part 92: Middle School Pathway

Technology Foundations
M i s s i s s i p p i D e pa r t m e nt o f E du c a t i o n

Program Course Code: 99.2307

Direct inquiries to

Myra Pannell Teresa Jones

Instructional Design Specialist Program Coordinator
Research and Curriculum Unit Office of Career and Technical Education
Mississippi State University Mississippi Department of Education
P.O. Drawer DX P.O. Box 771
Mississippi State, MS 39762 Jackson, MS 39205
662.325.2510 601.359.3461
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Published by

Office of Career and Technical Education

Mississippi Department of Education
Jackson, MS 39205

Research and Curriculum Unit

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Betsey Smith, Curriculum Manager

Jolanda Harris, Educational Technologist
Lisa Kröger, PhD, Editor

The Research and Curriculum Unit (RCU), located in Starkville, MS, as part of Mississippi State University, was
established to foster educational enhancements and innovations. In keeping with the land grant mission of
Mississippi State University, the RCU is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Mississippians. The RCU
enhances intellectual and professional development of Mississippi students and educators while applying
knowledge and educational research to the lives of the people of the state. The RCU works within the contexts of
curriculum development and revision, research, assessment, professional development, and industrial training.

The Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the provision of educational programs and
services or employment opportunities and benefits. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries
and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the Mississippi Department of Education: Director,
Office of Human Resources, Mississippi Department of Education, 359 North West Street, Suite 203, Jackson,
Mississippi 39201, 601.359.3511.

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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments .........................................................................................................................................................3
Standards .......................................................................................................................................................................4
Preface ...........................................................................................................................................................................5
Technology Foundations Executive Summary ...............................................................................................................6
Course Outline ...............................................................................................................................................................8
Technology Foundations Research Synopsis .................................................................................................................9
Professional Organizations ..........................................................................................................................................14
Using this Document ...................................................................................................................................................15
Unit 1: Orientation and Ethics .....................................................................................................................................16
Unit 2: Internet Tools in the Classroom .......................................................................................................................20
Unit 3: Computing Fundamentals ................................................................................................................................25
Unit 4: Windows and Operating Systems ....................................................................................................................30
Unit 5: Keyboarding .....................................................................................................................................................33
Unit 6: Word Processing/Desktop Publishing ..............................................................................................................37
Unit 7: Multimedia Presentations ...............................................................................................................................42
Unit 8: Spreadsheet Applications ................................................................................................................................46
Unit 9: Social Media .....................................................................................................................................................50
Unit 10: Career Exploration (incorporate throughout course) ....................................................................................54
Student Competency Profile ........................................................................................................................................57
Appendix A: Activities and Rubrics ..............................................................................................................................59
Appendix B: Glossary ...................................................................................................................................................84
Appendix C: 21st Century Skills ...................................................................................................................................97
Appendix D: Common Core Standards ......................................................................................................................100
Appendix E: National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S)......................................................107

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Acknowledgments
The Technology Foundations curriculum was presented to the Mississippi Board of Education on February 17,
2012. The following persons were serving on the state board at the time:

Dr. Tom Burnham, State Superintendent

Mr. William Harold Jones, Chair
Mr. Charles McClelland, Vice Chair
Ms. Kami Bumgarner
Mr. Howell “Hal” N. Gage
Dr. O. Wayne Gann
Mr. Claude Hartley
Ms. Martha “Jackie” Murphy
Ms. Rosetta Richards
Dr. Sue Matheson

Special thanks are extended to the teachers who contributed teaching and assessment materials that are included
in the framework and supporting materials. Members who contributed were as follows:

Jasmine Baldwin, Computer Discovery teacher, North Forrest High School, Hattiesburg, MS
Angie Gray, Computer Discovery teacher, Hills Chapel School, Booneville, MS
Michelle Endsley, Computer Discovery teacher, Peeples Middle School, Jackson, MS
Corey Lombard, Information and Communication Technology II teacher, Gulfport Central Middle School,
Gulfport, MS

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Standards
Standards are superscripted in each unit and are referenced in the appendices. Standards in the Technology
Foundations Curriculum Framework and Supporting Materials are based on the following:

Common Core State Standards Initiative

The Common Core State Standards© provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are
expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are
designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young
people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our
communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. Copyright 2010.
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All
rights reserved. States and territories of the United States as well as the District of Columbia that have
adopted the Common Core State Standards in whole are exempt from this provision and no attribution
to the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School
Officers is required. Reprinted from http://www.corestandards.org/.

National Educational Technology Standards for Students

Reprinted with permission from National Educational Technology Standards for Students: Connecting
Curriculum and Technology, Copyright © 2007, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE),
800.336.5191 (U.S. and Canada) or 541.302.3777 (International), [email protected], www.iste.org. All rights
reserved. Permission does not constitute an endorsement by ISTE.

21st Century Skills and Information and Communication Technologies Literacy Standards
In defining 21st century learning, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills has embraced
five content and skill areas that represent the essential knowledge for the 21st century:
global awareness; civic engagement; financial, economic, and business literacy; learning
skills that encompass problem-solving, critical-thinking, and self-directional skills; and
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) literacy.

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Preface
Secondary Career and Technical Education programs in Mississippi are faced with many challenges resulting from
sweeping educational reforms at the national and state levels. Schools and teachers are increasingly being held
accountable for providing true learning activities to every student in the classroom. This accountability is measured
through increased requirements for mastery and attainment of competency as documented through both
formative and summative assessments.

The courses in this document reflect the statutory requirements as found in Section 37-3-49, Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended (Section 37-3-46). In addition, this curriculum reflects guidelines imposed by federal and state
mandates (Laws, 1988, ch. 487, §14; Laws, 1991, ch. 423, §1; Laws, 1992, ch. 519, §4 eff. from and after July 1,
1992; Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act IV, 2007; and No Child Left Behind Act of 2001).

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Technology Foundations Executive Summary
Program Description
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Technology Foundations is a technology-rich curriculum that prepares students to function in the 21 Century
environment. This course is designed to provide foundational skills in all relevant areas of technology, including
keyboarding, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, multimedia presentations,
and social networking. The course also focuses on self- and career development by encouraging students to create
a program of study that maps out their high school and postsecondary education.
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Technology Foundations is built upon the Common Core Standards, 21 Century Skills, and the National
Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S). Upon successful completion of the course, students will
have been exposed to the latest technology and will be able to make informed decisions on how to ethically
interact both online and off.

Upon successful completion of Technology Foundations, students will receive one (1) Carnegie unit to be applied
toward the Business and Technology graduation requirement.

Student Prerequisites

Students enrolled in Technology Foundations should be classified as eighth-grade students. Any exception to this
rule should be discussed with the Mississippi Department of Education.

Licensure Requirements

This is an “add-on” endorsement that may be earned only by persons who hold a currently valid five-year standard
Mississippi Educator License with endorsement in any subject area (academic or occupational).

A #984 endorsement allows a person to teach the following course:

992307 Technology Foundations
This endorsement requires the following:
1. Applicant must hold a currently valid five-year standard Mississippi Educator License.
2. Applicant must validate technology competency by attaining the established minimum score or higher
on an assessment approved by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The assessment must be
directly related to technology competency required by the grade level and subject matter being taught.
Approved assessment for this license is IC3.
3. Applicant must successfully complete a certification for online learning workshop, module, or course
that is approved by the MDE.
4. Applicant must demonstrate keyboarding skill with proper technique and with speed of a total of 30 net
words per minute (minimum) using the touch method.
5. Applicant must successfully complete the Technology Foundations certification workshop, module, or
course that is approved by the MDE.

Note: If the applicant meets all requirements listed above, that applicant will be issued an endorsement
supplemental to their existing five-year license. If the applicant does not meet all requirements, the applicant will
be issued an emergency endorsement, and all requirements for the supplemental endorsement must be satisfied
prior to the renewal date of the standard license.

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Professional Learning

The professional learning itinerary for the middle school or individual pathways can be found at the RCU’s website
(http://www.rcu.msstate.edu/). If you have specific questions about the content of each training session provided,
please contact the Research and Curriculum Unit at 662.325.2510 and ask for the Professional Learning Specialist.

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Course Outline
Unit Number Unit Name Hours
1 Orientation and Ethics 5
2 Internet Tools in the Classroom 5
3 Computing Fundamentals 5
4 Windows and Operating Systems 5
5 Keyboarding 30
6 Word Processing/Desktop Publishing 30
7 Multimedia Presentations 10
8 Spreadsheet Applications 25
9 Social Media 10
10 Career Exploration 10
Total 135

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Technology Foundations Research Synopsis
Introduction

Technology Foundations is a course that is intended to be an update and revision of the current Computer

Discovery curriculum in the state of Mississippi. The development of the Technology Foundations curriculum is the

result of research collected from existing Computer Discovery teachers and administrators. Identifying the needs

of all students and teachers concerning technology was prominent among the topics discussed. It was discovered

that students need to be exposed to up-to-date technology and be physically and ethically prepared to function in

the 21st century. The Technology Foundations curriculum seeks to meet these needs for the students of

Mississippi.

Research Design

A mixed-methods approach was used when conducting the research for the development of Technology

Foundations. The quantitative data was analyzed to find similarities and/or differences among the responses to

the surveys, as well as to see if the different stakeholders had similar or differing views on the topics covered. The

qualitative data was derived from existing, public documents and examined for the needs of the workforce,

employability expectations, and for possible curriculum content.

Sampling

Data used was collected from survey responses from secondary administrators and instructors. There

were 35 respondents of the possible 100 active programs.

Data Analysis

The following results are from a survey sent to Tech Prep districts who offer Computer Discovery in their

schools:

Computers: The existing Computer Discovery classrooms have various numbers of computers per class. Of

the 35 who responded, there was an indication that the districts have up to 50 computers (in two labs) in the

Computer Discovery classroom down to eight computers per room. Of the 35 respondents, 100% are connected to

the Internet.

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 Operating Systems: In the Computer Discovery classrooms, the breakdown of computer operating

systems is as follows: Windows 95/NT – 1 classroom; Windows 98 – 7 classrooms; Windows 2000/ME – 1

classroom; Windows XP – 25 classrooms; Windows Vista – 2 classrooms; Windows 7 – 0 classrooms. Seventy-five

percent (75%) of the districts who responded are running Windows XP or higher.

Application Software: Application software used by Computer Discovery teachers was also surveyed. Of

the 27 respondents, 74% are running Microsoft Office 2003 or higher. Microsoft Works and Microsoft Office 2007

had seven users each. Microsoft Office 2000 and Microsoft Office 97 each had five and two users, respectively.

Lab Efficiency: When asked to rate the working order of the equipment in the Computer Discovery

classroom, on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being perfect working order, the average response was 3.14. When asked to

rate the success of the Computer Discovery program, the average response was 3.97. Of the 35 respondents, 75%

of them are greatly pleased with the success and functionality of their Computer Discovery programs.

Needs of the Future Workforce

Currently, there are approximately 67,000 jobs that require technical computer training in Mississippi.

Nationally, there are approximately 12,500,000 of these jobs with a potential 12-13% increase in the next 10 years.

The earnings for these positions range from approximately $12.00/hr to $23.00/hr in Mississippi and from

$16.00/hr to $33.00/hr nationally.

Job Description 2010 2019 Change % 2011 National National National 2011
Jobs Jobs Change Median 2010 2019 % National
Hourly Change Median
Wage Hourly
Earnings
Business operations specialists 21,531 25,634 4,103 19% $19.12 4,560,679 5,237,504 15% $25.80
Computer specialists 11,798 14,034 2,236 19% $22.00 3,675,063 4,223,623 15% $32.79
Secretaries and administrative 36,322 38,938 2,616 7% $12.48 4,195,442 4,499,188 7% $16.37
assistants
Total 66,651 78,606 8,955 13% $16.16 12,431,183 13,960,316 12% $24.71
Source: EMSI Complete Employment - 2011.3

Perkins IV Requirements

The Technology Foundations curriculum will meet Perkins IV requirements of high-skill, high-wage, and/or

high-demand occupations, offering students a program of study, including secondary, postsecondary, and/or IHL

courses that will prepare them for occupations in this field. Additionally, the Technology Foundations curriculum is

integrated with Common Core academic standards and 21st Century Skills.

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Curriculum Content

Summary of Standards

The standards to be included in the Technology Foundations curriculum are the 21st Century Skills, the

National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S), and the Common Core standards. Combining

these standards to create this document will result in highly skilled, well-rounded students who are prepared to

enter secondary education with the technology and career planning skills necessary.

Academic Infusion

The Technology Foundations curriculum is not only a technology course. Students in this course will

research and analyze collected data to make educated decisions about relevant topics. Students will be required to

think critically and work together in groups to finalize documents and assignments.

There is also a considerable amount of writing in this curriculum. Students will be required to

communicate effectively in the classroom and in the workplace. The Technology Foundations curriculum provides

multiple opportunities to enhance these academic skills. Aligning the curriculum to the Common Core standards

ensures that students will be practicing these necessary skills that will be helpful to them in all subject areas. In
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addition, the curriculum prepares students for the 21 -century workforce by incorporating the 21st Century
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Literacy Skills. The students will be exposed to all elements of 21 -century learning: information, culture, visual,

and media.

Professional Preparation

Teacher Competence

Teachers of the Technology Foundations curriculum must prove themselves competent by holding a

bachelor’s degree or higher in education or another MDE-approved field and by completing the licensure

requirements. Evaluators will rely heavily on the applicant’s background, work history, and training performance to

assess competency.

Assessment

At the current time, there is no statewide assessment for the Technology Foundations curriculum.

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Best Practices

Innovative Instructional Technologies

Recognizing that today’s students are digital learners, the classroom should be equipped with tools that

will teach them in the way they need to learn. The Technology Foundations curriculum includes teaching strategies

that incorporate current, state-of-the-art technology. Each classroom is proposed to house at least 20 desktop

student computers and one teacher desktop or laptop. It is suggested that each classroom be equipped with an

interactive white board and projector, intensifying the interaction between students and teachers during class.

Teachers are encouraged to make use of the latest online communication tools such as wikis, blogs, and podcasts.

They are also encouraged to teach using the content delivery system Blackboard, which introduces students to

education in an online environment and places the responsibility of learning on the student.

Differentiated Instruction

Students learn in a variety of ways. Some are visual learners, needing only to read information and study

it to succeed. Others are auditory learners, thriving best when information is read aloud to them. Still others are

tactile learners, needing to participate actively in their learning experiences. Add the student’s background,

emotional health, and circumstances, and a very unique learner emerges. To better reach all students, the

Technology Foundations curriculum is written to include several instructional methods by using the Understanding

by Design (UbD) approach. This method of instruction design leads students to a deeper understanding of course

material and provides multiple opportunities for students to succeed in different ways. Students will be assessed

with reading response; wiki, blog, and discussion board posts; reports; and other methods. Many activities are

graded by rubrics that allow students to choose the type of product they will produce. By providing various

teaching and assessment strategies, students with various learning styles can succeed.

Career and Technical Education Student Organizations

There are several student organizations for middle school students that would be relevant to this

curriculum. Teachers are encouraged to charter one of these organizations if one is not already available to

students. The suggested organizations for this course are Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), SkillsUSA, and

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Technology Student Association (TSA). Contact information for these organizations is listed under “Professional

Organizations” in this document.

Conclusions

Based on the information above, the Technology Foundations curriculum will be filled with opportunities

to teach and learn using technology. Other widely-used teaching strategies such as cooperative learning, problem-

based learning, and demonstration will also be included. These will help to prepare students for the hands-on

instruction they will likely received upon entering the workforce. Since many of the instructors make use of the

rubrics and teaching and assessment strategies, they will continue to be included in the curriculum document.

Additionally, since many of the instructors rely on collaboration amongst their colleagues, a P.A.C.E site has been

created for the Technology Foundations instructors to share ideas and lesson plans. The curriculum document will

be updated regularly to reflect current standards.

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Professional Organizations
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.
1912 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1591
800.325.2946
http://www.fbla-pbl.org/

SkillsUSA
14001 SkillsUSA Way
Leesburg, VA 20176
703.777.8810
http://www.skillsusa.org/

Technology Student Association

1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1540
888.860.9010
http://www.tsaweb.org/

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Using this Document
Unit Number and Title

Suggested Time on Task

An estimated number of clock hours of instruction that should be required to teach the competencies and
objectives of the unit. A minimum of 140 hours of instruction is required for each Carnegie unit credit. The
curriculum framework should account for approximately 75–80% of the time in the course.

Competencies and Suggested Performance Indicators

A competency represents a general concept or performance that students are expected to master as a
requirement for satisfactorily completing a unit. Students will be expected to receive instruction on all
competencies. The suggested performance indicators represent the enabling and supporting knowledge and
performances that will indicate mastery of the competency at the course level.

Suggested Teaching Strategies

This section of each unit indicates research-based strategies that can be used to enable students to master each
competency. Emphasis has been placed on strategies that reflect active learning methodologies. Teachers should
feel free to modify or enhance these suggestions based on needs of their students and resources available in order
to provide optimum learning experiences for their students.

Suggested Assessment Strategies

This section indicates research-based strategies that can be used to measure student mastery. Examples of
suggested strategies could include rubrics, class participation, reflection, and journaling. Again, teachers should
feel free to modify or enhance these suggested assessment strategies based on local needs and resources.

Integrated Academic Topics, 21st Century Skills and Information and Communication Technology Literacy
Standards, ACT College Readiness Standards, and Technology Standards for Students
This section identifies related academic topics as required in the Subject Area Testing Program (SATP) in Algebra I,
Biology I, English II, and U.S. History from 1877, which are integrated into the content of the unit. Research-based
teaching strategies also incorporate ACT College Readiness standards. This section also identifies the 21st Century
Skills and Information and Communication Technology Literacy skills. In addition, national technology standards for
students associated with the competencies and suggested objectives for the unit are also identified.

References
A list of suggested references is provided for each unit. The list includes some of the primary instructional
resources that may be used to teach the competencies and suggested objectives. Again, these resources are
suggested, and the list may be modified or enhanced based on the needs and abilities of students and on available
resources.

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Unit 1: Orientation and Ethics

Understandings and Goals

Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
• Identify school policies, program policies, and procedures related to Technology Foundations.
• Adhere to safety measures in relation to the technology in the lab.
• Learn appropriate safety measures in relation to various aspects of technology.
• Complete various inventories to help identify interpersonal skills used in the classroom and workforce.

Essential Questions

• Why is Internet restriction software available and important?

• Why is safety important in a computer lab?
• How are ethics relevant in today’s society?

Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.

Access Controls Learning Style

Antivirus Software Network
Authorized Access Password
Authorized Use Personality
Boot Sector PIN
Computer Ethics Piracy
Computer Virus Privacy
Cyber Ethics Rescue Disk
Cybercrime Site License
Decryption Software License
Encryption Trojan Horse
Ethics Unauthorized Access/Use
EULA Username
File Virus Worm
Hacker

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Suggested Learning Experiences

Competency 1: Identify course expectations, school policies, program policies, and safety procedures
related to Technology Foundations. DOK1, CS3, CS5, CS14
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Identify course a. Using the school handbook, read and go over school a. Group Discussion
expectations, school policies and procedures in relation to Technology
policies, program Foundations. Students will sign and return the Internet
policies, and safety Policy according to the student handbook after the
procedures related to class discussion. Create PowerPoint presentation of lab
Technology Foundations. rules and regulations and safety guidelines in regard to
CCR1, CCR7, T2, T3, T5
Technology Foundations.

Create and administer a test and/or quiz on course Teacher-Created Test

expectations, school policies, program policies, and and/or Quiz
safety procedures with a 100% passing requirement.
b. Describe the b. Discuss the acceptable use policy in regard to b. Teacher Observation and
operating procedures for computer networks according to the student Group Discussion
the equipment utilized in handbook. Discuss the location of equipment in the
CCR1, CCR7, T2, T3,
the course. lab. Discuss the role of the teacher and student in
T5
relation to equipment repair and/or troubleshooting in
the lab.

Competency 2: Explore personality development and the classroom environment in relation to

interpersonal skills, others, and the world of work. DOK1, CS3, CS8, CS14
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Identify forces that a. Have students complete an online survey that will a. Graded Activity and
shape personality identify their learning style. Example: Teacher Observation
development and http://www.scholastic.com/familymatters/parentguide
learning styles, including s/middleschool/quiz_learningstyles/index.htm.
personality traits, Students may also take a free test similar to the Myers-
heredity, and Briggs Personality Type test at
CCR1, CCR7,
environment. http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
CCL3, T1, T2, T3, T5
or http://www.41q.com/. Using the results of this test,
discuss personality differences and how individuals with
different personality types have to adjust to them in
order to work together. Link this working relationship
to the classroom.

Optional: Personality Activity (located in Appendix A)

b. Report on how b. After discussion of varying and often conflicting b. Report Rubric
personality traits affect personality differences, have students research how
teamwork and different personalities work together. There is evidence
CCW4,
leadership skills. to report, however, that student speculation and
CCW5, CCW6, CCSL4, T1, T2, T3
opinion could be viable topics of discussion as well. The

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 students should report their findings.

Competency 3: Understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology. DOK2, CS1, CS3, CS8,
CS14, CS16

Suggested Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment

Performance Strategies
Indicators
a. Discuss ethics in a. Discuss with students proper ethical behavior that should a. Teacher-Created Quiz
relation to computer be used in the classroom. Extend this thinking to their on Cyber Ethics.
and technology usage. personal use of computers and the Internet. Be sure to
CCSL1, CCSL3, T2, T4, T5
include the topics of hacking, piracy, cybercrime,
cyberbullying, etc. References:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech055.shtml,
http://www.cybercitizenship.org/.
b. Discuss ethics in b. Students should be aware of expectations not only of b. Report Rubric or
the educational students, but of all people involved in the education Journal Rubric
CCSL1,
environment. profession. Reference http://www.nea.org/home/30442.htm
CCSL3, T2, T4, T5
to read what the National Education Association considers
proper ethics for educational professionals. Discuss how this
affects students in the classroom. Have students compare and
contrast the roles of students against the roles of educational
professionals in terms of ethics.
c. Discuss ethics in the c. Have students research high-profile ethics concerns in the c. Report Rubric or
occupational news (e.g., ENRON, Martha Stewart, News of the World, etc.). Presentation Rubric
CCSL1,
environment. The students should evaluate one situation and discuss all of
CCSL3, T2, T4, T5
the unethical behavior they can identify. Students should
offer suggestions for how these situations could have been
handled better if proper ethics were followed. Students
should create a report and/or present findings to the class.

Performance Task
Performance Task Title
No performance task necessary for orientation units.

Attachments for Performance Task

None

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Unit Resources
Books:
Strike, K. A., & Ternasky, P. L. (1993). Ethics for professionals in education: perspectives for preparation and
practice. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
Web sites:
An education in ethics. (n.d.). Santa Clara University - Welcome. Retrieved August 22, 2011, from
http://www.scu.edu/ethics/publications/iie/v10n1/education.html
Education world: Proper internet use tools for teaching cyber ethics. (2011, July 14). Education World: The
Educator's Best Friend. Retrieved August 22, 2011, from
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech055.shtml
The cyber citizen partnership. (n.d.). Cyber Citizen. Retrieved August 22, 2011, from
http://www.cybercitizenship.org/

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Unit 2: Internet Tools in the Classroom

Understandings and Goals

Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will learn that:
• Netiquette and internet safety should be used in and out of school for the protection of users and
equipment.
• Acceptable use policies are designed for the protection of each party using the network.
• Information on the internet should be verified for accuracy and purpose.
• Online communication methods are varied and constantly evolving and emerging.
• Online communication can be used for personal research, for social networking, and as an educational
medium between student and teacher.
Essential Questions
• Who controls what is posted on the Internet?
• What is the purpose of acceptable use policies?
• What kind of negative things can happen through the Internet?
• How were things done differently before the Internet?
• What new developments do you think will happen in the future via the Internet?

Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.

Address Bar Hypertext

Attachment Internet
Back IP Address
Browser Print
Domain Refresh/Reload
Download Search Box
E-mail Search Engine
Favorites or Bookmarks Stop
Forward Tab
History URL
Home Window
Homepage World Wide Web
Hyperlink

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Suggested Learning Experiences
Competency 1: Demonstrate proficiency in telecommunication applications. DOK2, CS3, CS8, CS9, CS11, CS13, CS16
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Review "appropriate a. Using the school handbook, read and discuss school a. Graded Quiz (Have
use" policies related to district policies and procedures emphasizing what students and parents sign
telecommunications. individual or group is being protected by each rule. and return a copy of the
CCR1, CCR2, T2, T3, T5
Engage the students in a teacher-led conversation district appropriate use
and/or debate about the pros and cons of district, policy.)
school, and classroom rules and procedures.

Create and issue a quiz about the rules and regulations

with a 100% passing requirement.
b. Identify different b. Engage the students in a teacher-led conversation b. Teacher Observation or
types of information about different types of information sources found on Graded Quiz
sources on the Internet. the internet including facts, opinions, interpretation,
CCR1, CCR2, T3, T4, T5, T6
and statistics. Guide the conversation to include
situations in which each type of information should be
used as sources.

Have students work individually, in small groups, or in a

large group to fill in a chart matching various research
situations to the given types of sources. This can be
done by way of paper, multimedia software, or wiki.
c. Discuss and use web c. Have students to complete a teacher made scavenger c. Teacher Observation or
browsing applications. hunt sheet including definitions and buttons associated Graded Quiz
CCSL1, CCSL3, T2, T3, T6
with web-browsing applications. Students can use the
following page:
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/welcome/browsers/p
age1.htm
d. Search the Internet d. Outline the CARS checklist (Credibility, Accuracy, d. Group Participation
for reliable information. Reasonableness, Support) via a multimedia Rubric
CCR1, CCR2, CCR8, CCW8, T3, T4, T5,
presentation or website (e.g., McGraw-Hill Higher
T6
Education or Evaluating Internet Research Sources).
Have the class discuss and evaluate a variety of
websites based on the following:
1. Credibility: Is the author highly qualified on the
given topic; does he or she provide quality
evidence to support his or her stance?
2. Accuracy: Is the information based on current,
comprehensive, and detailed fact?
3. Reasonableness: Is the information based on
objective and balanced truth, or is there a
hidden agenda that reflects a distorted
version of the truth?
4. Support: Are there documented sources
listed, or are there at least two outside
sources to corroborate the information
stated?

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 Have students work in groups to summarize one of the
items on the checklist including three to five tips for
each. Have students post them on large paper to be
posted in class as reference material.

e. Introduce students to e. Guide students through the basics of Blackboard as it e. Graded Hotspot Quiz and
the Blackboard website will be used in class. Emphasize organization of the Teacher Observation
T2,
rcu.blackboard.com. class site, logging in and out, and properly submitting
T5, T6
assignments.

Competency 2: Interact with others using various telecommunication methods. DOK3, CS3, CS8, CS9, CS11, CS14
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Explore online a. Use a multimedia presentation to show examples of a. Teacher Observation
communication methods various online communication methods.
(e-mail, chat rooms, Have students to create an e-mail account; add friends
wikis, blogs, online to address book; and compose, open, organize and
CCSL1,
classroom, etc.) delete e-mails. Have students to attach a class
CCSL3, CCW6, T1, T2, T3, T5, T6
assignment and submit it to the teacher via e-mail.
Model for students how to use the calendar feature of
the e-mail account.

b. Demonstrate b. Have students use the Internet to research b. Group Participation

appropriate behavior in netiquette. Have students create a “Netiquette Fact Rubric
CCSL1,
the online arena. Sheet” to use while interacting with peers, experts, and
CCSL3, CCW6, T1, T2, T3, T5, T6
other audiences.

Have students take part in a discussion board and/or a

wiki via Blackboard (if available). Emphasize using
complete sentences, correct English, and constructive
criticism only.

Note: If desired, set up a classroom account at

www.edmodo.com, a social networking site for
students, teachers, and parents. It looks and feels like
Facebook, but can be used for educational purposes.

Performance Task
Appropriate Use Skit
An “appropriate use” policy rule was broken, and a resulting conference is taking place between the student,
parent(s), and school official(s). Students will work in groups of three to five to act out the conference. The skit
should:

1. Describe the given incident.

2. State the rule that was broken and name the document(s) where the rule is stated.
3. Name the party that is protected by the rule (student, teacher, school, district, etc.) and state how they
are protected.
4. Describe how the incident could have been handled to prevent the rule infraction.

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Attachments for Performance Task
Appropriate Use Skit Rubric (Appendix A)

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Unit Resources
Journals:
Mock, K. (2001). The use of internet tools to supplement communication in the classroom. Journal of Computing
Sciences in Colleges, 17(2), 14-21.
Web sites:
The CARS checklist (credibility, accuracy, reasonableness, support). (2003). Student Success. Retrieved August 22,
2011, from http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0079876543/student_view0/research_center-
999/research_papers30/conducting_web-based_research.html
Evaluating internet research sources. (n.d.). VirtualSalt. Retrieved August 22, 2011, from
http://www.virtualsalt.com/evalu8it.htm
Welcome to the web: Web browsers. (n.d.). Teaching Ideas - Free Lesson Ideas, Plans, Activities and Resources for
Use in the Primary Classroom. Retrieved August 22, 2011, from
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/welcome/browsers/page1.htm
A glossary of terms related to web browsers. (n.d.). Web Browsers: About Web Browsers. Retrieved August 22,
2011, from
http://browsers.about.com/od/webbrowserglossary/A_Glossary_Of_Terms_Related_To_Web_Browsers.
htm
Learn at RCU. (n.d.). Learn at RCU. Retrieved August 22, 2011, from http://rcu.blackboard.com

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Unit 3: Computing Fundamentals

Understandings and Goals

Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
• Identify and recognize the essential parts of a computer system.
• Discover what to look for when purchasing a computer system.

Essential Questions
• What do you need to know before you purchase a computer system?
• What happens if essential computer system elements are missing?

Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.

Application Software
CD
CD-R
CD-RW
CPU
Motherboard
Disk Drives
Hard Drive
Hardware
Keyboard
Monitor
Mouse
Operating System Software
Printer
RAM
ROM
Software
USB
Webcam

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Suggested Learning Experiences

Competency 1: Demonstrate understanding of technology systems. DOK2, CS1, CS7, CS11

Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Identify obsolete, a. Using the Internet, a teacher-created slide show, a. Large Group Discussion
current, and emerging magazines, or other media, show students pictures of
CCR1, CCR2,
technologies. past and present technologies. Discuss how and why
CCW7, CCW8, CCW9, T3, T4, T6
some of them have become obsolete. Lead the
discussion into emerging technologies and speculations
of future technologies.

Have students write a blog or journal entry about Journal Rubric

technology they used in the past that is no longer
relevant.
b. Demonstrate b. Show students a presentation about the different b. Teacher-Created Test
knowledge of computer parts of a computer. Using a desktop computer,
T6
hardware. students should be able to identify parts such as
monitor, printer, mouse, tower, speakers, scanner,
webcam, keyboard, and so forth.

Allow students to go to the Internet to Observe for Proficiency

http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics and and/or Teacher-Created
watch the video entitled “How to Set up a Computer.” Checklist
Have students demonstrate setting up a typical desktop
computer. (On this site, there are several other
valuable tools teachers can use to teach computer
basics.)
c. Demonstrate c. Discuss the difference between operating system c. Teacher-Created Test
knowledge of computer software and application software. Discuss and
T6
software. demonstrate different examples of each.

Have students identify file extensions for software that

will be used in the classroom.

If students have a computer system at home, have

them list the software installed on their machines.
Have students identify the operating system on their
machine(s) at home. Discuss.
d. Troubleshoot d. Define and discuss troubleshooting. Visit the website d. Class Discussion and/or
common hardware and http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/13 which Journal Entry
CCSL2,
software problems. discusses some troubleshooting techniques. Show
T2, T4, T6
students the website
http://www.computerhope.com/basic.htm to assist
with troubleshooting tips. Discuss the Bios Beep codes
and what they mean with students.
http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm

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 Demonstrate how to remove various parts inside the
tower, such as memory, disk drives, and so forth, from
the motherboard to help detect common hardware
problems based on the beep codes. If available, allow
students to disassemble and reassemble a desktop
computer.

Competency 2: Demonstrate knowledge of computers and technology when purchasing equipment.

DOK3, CS2, CS7, CS9, CS11, CS12, CS13

Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment

Indicators Strategies
a. Identify factors that a. Using a teacher-created multimedia presentation, a. Teacher Observation
apply when purchasing discuss hard drive size, speed, processor, and memory
computer equipment. amounts with students to assist them in what to look
CCR1, CCR2, CCSL2, T3, T4
for when purchasing a computer. Include discussion on
how to best meet the needs of the individual
consumers.
b. Demonstrate b. Read the article “Four things to know before you buy b. Presentation Rubric
understanding of a computer” at
computer equipment by http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/article/1
successfully 71. Allow students to bring in local sale papers and
“purchasing” a computer newspapers as well as search stores online with
CCSL1, CCSL2, CCSL4, T2,
system. advertisements on various computer systems and
T4, T5
discuss which is the best buy and why. Group students
and have them find a reasonable computer for several
different needs (to be determined by the teacher:
engineer, student, music enthusiast, etc.) As a group,
students will present their “best buy” to the class.

Performance Task
Let’s Buy a Computer!

During this project, you will go through the steps of purchasing a computer without actually buying one. Here are
the specs:

You are a computer enthusiast of some sort (your choice). Decide what your needs are and decide what kind of
computer you are going to buy. You will need to consider your needs (music, gaming, etc.) and end up with a
complete computer system (i.e., monitor, CPU, printer). Then, go to computer resale websites, such as Dell.com,
Apple.com, or another similar site, and build the computer you want. It may turn out that exactly what you want
comes in a package. If not, add or delete the features you do not want. Print out all the specs of the computer you
wish to buy, as well as the page where you would fill in credit card information. You will be judged on the content,
detail, accuracy, design, and appeal of your final product. You have $2800.00—GO!

Attachments for Performance Task

Project Rubric

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Unit Resources
Books:
Shelly, G. B., Vermaat, M., & Quasney, J. J. (2011). Discovering computers: Living in a digital world: Fundamentals
(2011 ed.). Boston, MA: Course Technology Cengage Learning.
Web sites:
Basic computer troubleshooting steps. (n.d.). Computer Ope's Free Computer Help. Retrieved August 23, 2011,
from http://www.computerhope.com/basic.htm
Computer basics: What are some troubleshooting techniques? (n.d.). Free Online Learning. Retrieved August 23,
2011, from http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/13
Computer POST and beep codes. (n.d.). Computer Hope's Free Computer Help. Retrieved August 23, 2011, from
http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm
Free computer basics tutorial. (n.d.). Free Online Learning. Retrieved August 23, 2011, from
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics
Markham, K. P. (n.d.). GCFLearnFree.org: Buying a computer. Free Online Learning. Retrieved August 23, 2011,
from http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/article/171

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Unit 4: Windows and Operating Systems

Understandings and Goals

Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
• Learn to manipulate and multitask using Windows and its menu bars.
• Describe the differences between operating systems such as Windows XP, Vista 7, Unix.
• Create a folder hierarchy within Windows.

Essential Questions
• Why is an operating system in a computer necessary?
• Why is appropriate file management important?

Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.

Address Bar
ALT + F4
ALT + Tab
Chevron
Close
Control Menu Icon
Maximize/Restore
Minimize
Ruler
Sizing handle
Title Bar
Vertical and Horizontal Scroll Bars

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Suggested Learning Experiences

Competency 1: Discover various operating systems. DOK1, CS9, CS10, CS11

Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Identify current a. Have students complete the tutorials on a. Group Participation
CCSL2,
operating systems. http://www.gcflearnfree.org/windows. Once they have Rubric
T3, T6
completed the tutorials, have students research and
compare/contrast other operating systems. Students
should discuss why Windows is the most popular.

Have students identify the operating system they have

on their desktop, netbook, or laptop at home and
report to class the next day. Students will create a chart
from their findings of the class.
b. Create and b. Have students create a folder with their name. After b. Graded Assignment
manipulate a folder students have completed documents in various
T6
hierarchy. application software programs, have them create a
folder within their folder for the various application
software programs they have used (e.g., create folders
for Word documents, spreadsheet documents,
database documents, PowerPoint documents, images,
etc.). Provide students with notes on file management.
Have students use the “print screen” feature to take a
picture of their hierarchy to print and turn in.
c. Demonstrate c. Students will log in and out of the network. c. Teacher Observation
proficiency using the Students will demonstrate opening and closing
operating system in your programs and/or windows within the operating system
T6
lab. using the menu bar, keyboard shortcuts, and close
function. Allow students to go to the Operating System
Tutorial which is located under the Accessories in
Windows.

Performance Task
Performance Task Title
No performance task necessary.

Attachments for Performance Task

None

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Unit Resources
Books:
Shelly, G. B., Freund, S. M., & Enger, R. E. (2011). Microsoft Windows 7 introductory. Boston, MA: Course
Technology.
Web sites:
Free Windows Tutorials. (n.d.). Free Online Learning. Retrieved August 23, 2011, from
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/windows

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Unit 5: Keyboarding

Understandings and Goals

Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
• Demonstrate proper hand, finger, and body position when using a keyboard.
• Use correct fingers reaches from home row to top and bottom row keys.
• Achieve 30 net words a minute (NWAM) by the end of the year.
Essential Questions
• Why is keyboarding correctly so important?
• What kinds of jobs use keyboarding skills? What kinds of jobs do not use keyboarding skills? What is the
difference?

Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.

Accuracy Home Row Keys

Arrow Keys Key
Backspace Key Keyboard
Caps Lock Letter Keys
Centering Numeric Keypad
Cursor Proofreading
Default QWERTY Keyboard
Delete Key Rate
Document Return
Editing Shift Keys
Enter Space Bar
Error Tab
ESC Key Technique
Function Keys Word Wrap
GWAM (Gross Words a Minute)

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Suggested Learning Experiences

Competency 1: Perform keyboarding applications. DOK2, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS13
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Demonstrate proper a. Model for and teach students the proper body a. Technique Grader
hand, finger, and body posture for effective keyboarding. Students should
position when using a have the following posture:
T2, T6
keyboard (ongoing). • Sit straight up in chair
• Back straight
• Feet flat on the floor
• Arms parallel with the keyboard
• Wrists low but off keyboard
• Fingers curved and upright
• Eyes focused on copy

Important Notes: Refer to the fingers as such: index

(L1/R1), middle (L2/R2), ring (L3/R3), pinky (L4/R4) and
thumb (RT). Teach up to four letters per class meeting
using oral instruction and/or keyboarding textbook. Use
keyboarding software to supplement instruction. Space
ONCE after all punctuation marks. Numeric
keyboarding and numeric keypad instruction should
only take place if time allows. To calculate NWAM,
subtract errors from GWAM (GWAM-errors=NWAM).
You should spend no more than six weeks on
keyboarding instruction. Continue to have students
perform timed writings throughout the school year.
Students should strive for 30 NWAM by the end of the
school year.
_____________________________________________

Correctly key by touch dictation exercises, conditioning

practices, software exercises, and three-minute timed
writings with a goal of a minimum of 30 NWAM by the
end of the year.

Print lesson reports and timed writings for speed and Keyboarding Grading Scale
accuracy.

If available, have students type a lesson from a Report Rubric

textbook on a manual typewriter and then write an
essay on whether they like the typewriter or computer
keyboard better and why.

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b. Use correct finger b. Discuss the correct placement of body and fingers b. Teacher Observation
reaches on home row when typing. Use videos from the internet or software
and from home row to program to show the students correct placement.
top and bottom row keys
T2, T6
(ongoing). Monitor students as they type for a technique grade.

Use keyboard covers (optional) to help students with

correct finger placement.

Use keyboarding games and online keyboarding games Student Contest using the
to reinforce keyboarding skills. Games

c. Perform touch typing c. Use drill practice (typing from copy) to continually c. Keyboarding Grading
by keying words, increase accuracy and WAM. Print timed test reports Scale
sentences, and for speed and accuracy.
paragraphs (ongoing).
CCL1, CCL2, CCL3, T2, T6

Performance Task
Performance Task Title
Ongoing timed writings to improve speed throughout the entire course—no specific performance task necessary.

Attachments for Performance Task

None

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Unit Resources
Books:
Hoggatt, J., & Shank, J. A. (2009). Applied computer keyboarding: Use with MicroType software (6th ed.). Australia:
South-Western Cengage Learning.
Hoggatt, J., Shank, J. A., & Barksdale, K. (2010). Century 21 jr.: Input technologies & computer applications (2nd
ed.). Cincinnati, OH: South-Western.
Web sites:
Endsley, M. (n.d.). Ms. Endsley's Class - Keyboarding Games. Ms. Endsley's Class - Home. Retrieved September 1,
2011, from http://www.msendsleysclass.com/kbgames.htm
CTE/Keyboarding lesson plan search results. (n.d.). Utah Education Network. Retrieved September 1, 2011, from
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/LPview?core=1214

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Unit 6: Word Processing/Desktop Publishing

Understandings and Goals

Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
• Use basic word processing commands to create, format, and edit documents.
• Identify common on-screen elements of a word processing applications.
• Perform common editing and formatting functions.
• Perform basic desktop publishing applications.
Essential Questions
• Why is word processing so important?
• What kinds of jobs use word processing skills?
• How can word processing make your life easier?
• Why is it important to follow appropriate desktop publishing guidelines?

Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.

Alignment Italics
Bold Justification
Buffer Layout
Bullet Margin
Clip Art Masthead
Clipboard Orphan
Copy Paste
Crop Replace
Cut Ruler
Default Sans Serif
Delete Save As
Desktop Publishing Serif
Enter Spacebar
Find Spacing
Font Spell Checker
Format Tab
Gutter Type (Font) Size
Handles Underline
I-Beam White Space
Import Widow
Insert Word Wrap

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Suggested Learning Experiences

Competency 1: Perform basic word processing applications. DOK2, CS6, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Demonstrate ability to a. Demonstrate and explain the word processing screen a. Monitor Performance on
create, format, and edit (window) to include menu bar and toolbars. Provide Student Practice
word processing students with guided practice activities.
CCW6, CCSL4,
documents.
CCSL5, CCSL6, CCL1, CCL2, T1, T2, T3,
Use web sites such as
T4, T5, T6
http://webster.commnet.edu/writing/symbols.htm to
review editing and proofreading skills with students.

Provide students with integrated activities to compose,

format, and edit documents, including but not limited
to the following:
Commands: delete, insert, cursor movement, bold,
italics, underline, cut, copy, paste, drag and drop, and
so forth.
Text and document formatting: line margins, page
orientation, justification, headers and footers, line
spacing, tabs, page breaks, sections breaks, creating
and formatting tables, text styles, diagrams,
organizational charts, and so forth.
Editing and proofreading procedures: find and replace,
grammar check, spell check, show/hide marks, and so
forth.
b. Demonstrate b. Students should show teacher that they can b. Teacher-Created
proficiency in operating manipulate and function within the classroom word Checklist
classroom word processing software.
processing software.
CCW6, CCSL4, CCSL5, CCSL6, CCL1,
CCL2, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6

Competency 2: Apply word processing applications. DOK2, CS1, CS6, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS15
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Investigate reports a. Use the Internet to research the formatting for APA a. Journal Rubric
written in APA format. style. Use the discussion board or wiki tool in
CCR1, CCR2, CCW6, CCSL4, CCSL5,
Blackboard to discuss reasons to have set formatting
CCSL6, CCL1, CCL2, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5,
for reports.
T6

b. Conduct research for a b. Use Internet and library to find sources pertaining to b. Teacher Observation
paper written in APA a topic of choice by students.
CCR1, CCR2, CCW6,
format.
CCSL4, CCSL5, CCSL6, CCL1, CCL2, T1,
T2, T3, T4, T5, T6

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c. Cite references in APA c. Use the Internet to research types of formatting for c. Teacher Observation
CCW6, CCW8, T1, T2, T3,
format. books, magazines, web sites, etc. in APA style. Have
T5, T6
students locate reference pages in books or magazines
and discuss what type of formatting they used to cite
the references (APA or otherwise).

Students will correctly format a list of references from Report Rubric (graded with
their research using the word processing program. report)
(After they have been taught the correct way to cite,
show them sites such as http://www.bibme.org/ or the
References section of MS Word 2007 or higher that cite
references for you.
d. Create research paper d. Using a teacher-created research paper, have the d. Report Rubric
CCR1, CCR2,
in APA format. students format the following: Cover page, body of
CCW6, CCW8, CCSL4, CCSL5, CCSL6,
work, and references. When students know how to
CCL1, CCL2, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6
properly format a paper, they should use their own
research from a topic of choice to create a properly
formatted research paper. For cross-disciplinary
integration, work with Language Arts/History teacher to
create research paper.

Competency 3: Perform desktop publishing applications. DOK2, CS1, CS6, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS15
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Distinguish between a. Discuss and define desktop publishing (DTP) a. Teacher Observation
high-quality and low- terminology. and/or Graded Assignment
quality desktop Have students investigate online and/or teacher-
publishing documents. selected well executed and poorly done desktop
(flyers, newsletters, publishing documents. Point out to students what
CCR1, CCR2,
brochures, etc.) makes a high-quality desktop publishing document.
T3, T4, T5, T6
Have students choose between several sets of desktop
publishing documents, citing why one is of better
quality than the other.

Important Notes: Ground rules for desktop publishing:

Use one space after punctuation, do not use double-
hard returns, limit fonts, employ appropriate text
alignment, limit use of centered text, balance line
length, limit use of all capital letters, use typographical
punctuation, use frames wisely, limit use of clip art, use
more white space. Do not use more than four fonts in
any one publication. For additional tips, visit
http://www.frillios-
pizza.com/FrilliosPizza/DTP_Tips_and_Guidelines.htm.

b. Create and b. Students should use blank word processing b. Project Rubric
manipulate basic documents to practice using lines, shapes, clip art,
desktop publishing SmartArt, etc. Have students create something
features (lines, shapes, personal using at least four different DTP tools (sign for
clip art, SmartArt, bedroom door, door hanger, greeting card, etc.).
columns, tables, or

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 T1, T6
textboxes, etc.). Have students create a table, research a state, and
place pictures, clipart, etc. that represent the state. The
students will need to crop/resize the graphics to fit in
the table.
c. Manipulate graphics c. Have students use all they have learned to create a c. Project Rubric
and objects by moving, cover for a magazine using Word. The magazine can be
sizing, grouping, and about them or anything else they choose. They should
changing order and/or follow all DTP rules and make it visually appealing. Print
T1, T6
color. on color printer, if available.

Competency 4: Apply desktop publishing applications. DOK2, CS1, CS6, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS15
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Create effective a. Students should apply all they have learned about a. Project Rubric
desktop publishing DTP to create an effective document. Students may
documents (flyers, choose to create a flyer, a newsletter, 3-column
newsletters, brochures, autobiography, or a brochure to showcase their DTP
CCSL4, CCSL5, CCSL6, T1, T2,
etc.). skills.
T6

Performance Task
Dining Menu!
You are the manager for a new themed restaurant. You must create a dining menu for your customers that lets
people know what you have to offer but also entertains them by reflecting your restaurant’s theme. Using the
basic menu provided, you must use only the items listed, come up with creative names and descriptions for the
food items. (For example, if I used a golf theme, I might have the Driver Burger with Tees as the creative name and
"Half pound hamburger loaded with tomato, pickles, onions, and our special green sauce. Served with tasty curly
fries." as the description.) You can "enhance" an item (specify toppings, special sauce, etc.). The menu may use
black and two other colors. No additional colors may be used. No entire page shading may be used. Be sure to
use borders for enhancement. The menus may be printed in color or on colored paper. Your menu will be graded
based on originality, creativity, and accuracy.

Attachments for Performance Task

Dining Menu Project
Dining Menu Rubric

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Unit Resources
Books:
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6. ed.). (2010). Washington, DC: American
Psychological Association.
Shelly, G. B., Vermaat, M., & Enger, R. E. (2011). Microsoft office 2010: Introductory. Boston, MA: Course
Technology.
Web sites:
BibMe: Fast & easy bibliography maker. (n.d.). BibMe: Fast & Easy Bibliography Maker. Retrieved September 1,
2011, from http://www.bibme.org/
Frillio's pizza desktop publishing simulation. (n.d.). Frillio's Pizza Desktop Publishing Simulation - Business Education
Publishing. Retrieved September 1, 2011, from
http://www.frilliospizza.com/FrilliosPizza/DTP_Tips_and_Guidelines.htm
Proofreading symbols and abbreviations. (n.d.). Capital Community College - Hartford CT - Home Page. Retrieved
September 1, 2011, from http://webster.commnet.edu/writing/symbols.htm

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Unit 7: Multimedia Presentations

Understandings and Goals

Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
• Understand what multimedia presentations are.
• Use different types of multimedia presentation programs.
• Understand the terminology associated with multimedia presentations.
• Understand the importance of presentation standards associated with making presentations.
• Understand and apply multimedia presentations to other academic area.

Essential Questions
• What are multimedia presentations?
• Why are multimedia presentations important?
• What are some different types of multimedia presentation programs?
• What are some different ways in which students may apply multimedia presentations to other academic
subject areas?
• How are multimedia presentation skills important to the workforce?
• What are some careers that use multimedia presentations skills?

Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.

Animations Effect Overlay

Articulation Eye Contact Presentation
Audience File Extensions Slides
Background Flip Chart Sound Effects
Body Language Handouts Story Board
Chat Import Files Tile
Clips Key Point Transition
Color Scheme Knowledge of Subject Views
Content Narration Visual Aid
Diagram Multimedia

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Suggested Learning Experiences

Competency 1: Demonstrate basic multimedia presentation applications. DOK2, CS9, CS10, CS11
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Investigate the a. Use presentation equipment to define multimedia a. Vocabulary Quiz
different types of presentation and to introduce terminology associated
available multimedia with multimedia presentation.
CCR1, CCR2, T3, T6
software.
Introduce students to some different types of
presentation software, such as PowerPoint, Movie
Maker, Prezi, and so forth.

b. Identify basic features b. Display and describe the basic features of multimedia b. Graded Assignment
of multimedia software. software programs, such as creating slides, animations,
T3, T6
slide transitions, sound effects, and so forth. Have
students label a screen shot of all relevant features.
c. Distinguish between c. Research and review effective presentation tips and c. Report Rubric or
effective and ineffective strategies utilizing search engines and other website Presentation Rubric
presentation methods resources to determine effective multimedia
CCSL2, CCSL3, T4,
and features. presentation strategies. Have students either create a
T6
one-page report on effective versus ineffective
multimedia presentations or create a grossly ineffective
multimedia presentation, present it, and point out all of
its faults.
d. Demonstrate d. Students should be able to correctly identify and d. Teacher-Created
proficiency using basic execute basic commands in multimedia software. Checklist
features of multimedia Observe their work and check off each skill they can
CCSL4, CCSL5, CCSL6,
software. accomplish.
T1, T2, T6

Competency 2: Create a multimedia presentation. DOK3, CS6, CS7, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS13, CS15
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Use presentation a. Plan, create, edit, and format a presentation using a. Presentation Rubric
features to create a one of the presentation programs presented in this
complex multimedia unit.
CCSL1, CCSL2,
presentation.
CCSL3, CCSL4, CCSL5, CCSL6, T1, T2,
T3, T4, T5, T6

b. Present a multimedia b. Utilizing presentation standards reviewed b. Presentation Rubric

CCSL1, CCSL2,
presentation. throughout the unit, present a PowerPoint
CCSL3, CCSL4, CCSL5, CCSL6, T1, T2,
presentation to class. Use wireless presenters if
T3, T4, T5, T6
available.

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Performance Task
Performance Task Title
Your Technology Foundations class has been asked by the principal to create a presentation on bullying (or another
topic) for the school. You are a technology student in the Technology Foundations class that has been charged
with creating this presentation for elementary students. Create a multimedia presentation for a school
presentation on bullying and the effects of bullying on the school community. Your presentation should include
elements such as transitions, music, animations, video, and/or any other relevant elements. It will be presented to
the faculty and students at your area elementary school. You need to work with the other members of your class in
teams to research and create a multimedia presentation. Include a visual aid or skit/video animation for your
presentation that will be presented for elementary students in your school district. You will be judged by your
content, detail, accuracy, clarity, design, and overall appeal.

Attachments for Performance Task

Project Rubric

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Unit Resources
Books:
Shelly, G. B., & Sebok, S. L. (2011). Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: Complete. Boston, MA: Course Technology.
Journals:
Robinson, C. C., & Hullinger, H. (2008). New benchmarks in higher education: Student engagement in online
learning. The Journal of Education for Business, 84(2), 101-109. doi: 10.3200/JOEB.84.2.101-109.
Web sites:
Prezi. (n.d.). Prezi: The zooming presentation editor. Retrieved September 02, 2011, from http://www.prezi.com

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Unit 8: Spreadsheet Applications

Understandings and Goals

Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
• Learn the basic skills and terms needed to effectively use spreadsheets.
• Explore how spreadsheet software can be used to simplify and organize tasks in school, home and various
career settings.
• Learn to use the help, glossary, and demo features of software for basic problem solving and to search for
tools needed for specific spreadsheet projects.
Essential Questions
• What skills and terms are essential for using spreadsheets in any setting?
• How were multistep calculations, large amounts of data, and detailed lists organized, calculated, and
updated before the use of spreadsheet software?

Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.

Activate Data Series Item Remote Reference

Active Cell Data Source Justify Row Heading
Active Sheet Database Legend Rows
Argument Default Startup Locked Field or Record Scroll Lock
Autoformat Workbook Merged Cell Select
Axis Dependents Microsoft Office Excel Select All Button
Border Embedded Chart Moving Border Shared Workbook
Cell Excel Table Name Box Sheet Tab
Cell Reference Expression Operand Sort Order
Chart Area External Data Operator Spreadsheet
Chart Sheet External Data Range Page Break Template
Column External Reference Page Break Preview Text Box
Column Heading Fill Handle Paste Area Tick Marks
Comparison Criteria Filter Plot Area Title
Comparison Operator Font Print Area Value Axis
Conditional Format Formula Print Titles Workbook
Constant Formula Bar Range Worksheet
Criteria Formula Palette Range Reference Workspace File
Data Label Function (Office Excel) Read-Only Wrap
Data Marker Grid Refresh
Data Points Gridlines in Charts Relative Reference

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Suggested Learning Experiences

Competency 1: Perform spreadsheet applications. DOK2, CS7, CS9, CS10, CS11

Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Explore spreadsheet a. Use teacher-created screen capture videos, a. Teacher Observation
software purpose and spreadsheet templates and Excel Help Demos to and/or Graded Quiz
functions (mail merge, demonstrate and discuss various purposes and
database functionalities, functions of spreadsheet software at home, school, and
budgets, fundraising, the workplace.
T3, T6
etc.).
Resource: Mail merge tutorial video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ylYITE0ayU
b. Identify vocabulary b. Use presentation equipment to introduce b. Teacher Observation,
and key features related terminology, buttons, and functions of spreadsheet Graded Quiz, and/or
CCR1, CCR2,
to spreadsheets. software. Model for students how to use the hover Hotspot test.
T3, T6
feature of Excel 2007, which gives details of each
button when the mouse hovers over it. Have students
label screen captured images of each Tab of the Excel
Ribbon. Have students to use the Excel Help Glossary to
define terms. Use games such as “I have. . . Who has”
or online games to practice vocabulary before testing.
Note: If your classroom has cinder block walls, you can
make one wall look like a spreadsheet.
c. Use basic spreadsheet c. Have students complete performance exercises that c. Teacher-Created Checklist
formulas, functions and require them to use basic spreadsheet formulas,
commands (sort, filter, functions, and commands as directed. Teach addition,
edit, format, insert, subtraction, multiplication, and division formulas.
delete, circle graphs, pie Teach functions such as Sum, Max, Min, Count,
graphs, line graphs, etc.). Average, Round, and so forth. Use teacher-made screen
T4, T6
captured videos of performance exercises to assist
struggling students.

Competency 2: Apply spreadsheet applications. DOK2, CS2, CS6, CS7, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS15
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Discuss how a. Use Socratic questioning to discuss with the class a. Discussion Rubric
spreadsheets are used in how spreadsheets are used in everyday life and the
CCSL1, CCSL2,
everyday life. benefit of computerized spreadsheets over paper
CCSL3, T2, T6
spreadsheets.
b. Brainstorm scenarios b. Split students into small groups and assign each b. Group Participation
where spreadsheets group an occupation or scenario in which a spreadsheet Rubric
CCSL1,
would be beneficial. could be used to simplify or organize a desired task.
CCSL2, CCSL3, T2, T6
Have students to brainstorm in small groups how
spreadsheets are used to simplify the given occupation
or scenario. Have each group present their results to
the class and use Socratic questioning to continue the
brainstorming with the class.

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c. Create and manipulate c. Have students to create a spreadsheet based on a c. Gradebook Activity Rubric
a spreadsheet in student’s mock grades. The spreadsheet should
T1,
meaningful situations. determine the student’s current average and predict
T2, T4, T5, T6
what scores would be needed on a final exam in order
to increase or decrease one letter grade.

Performance Task
Performance Task Title
In this activity, you will each set up and run your own business—a lemonade stand. You will make all the business
decisions about materials, costs, and how to make the lemonade. You will run the lemonade stand, record your
data, and then analyze how much money you made or lost.

Attachments for Performance Task

Lemonade Stand Performance Task
Lemonade Stand Data Collection Sheet (http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/7/8/d78cc600-8ff5-431e-
a1a0-11a4238b548d/DataCollectionSheet.xls)
Lemonade Stand Daily Guide
Performance Task Rubric (Located in Appendix A)

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Unit Resources
Books:
Shelly, G. B., & Quasney, J. J. (2011). Microsoft Office Excel 2010: complete. Boston, MA: Course Technology,
Cengage Learning.
Web sites:
Agnew, S., Archer, P., Fulgham, F., Huddleston, B., La Foe, T., & Tomlinson, J. (2009, May 12). Mail merge in
Microsoft Office Word 2007. YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Retrieved September 07, 2011, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ylYITE0ayU
Calculating profits from selling virtual lemonade. (n.d.). Calculating Profits from Selling Virtual Lemonade.
Retrieved September 2, 2011, from http://www.microsoft.com/education/en-
us/teachers/plans/Pages/calculating_profits.aspx
Microsoft Excel: quick tips and tricks. (n.d.). Microsoft at Work. Retrieved September 2, 2011, from
http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/skills/tipsexcel.aspx.

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Unit 9: Social Media

Understandings and Goals

Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
• Understand social networking and how to use it properly.
• Explore online behaviors and discuss their consequences.
• Discuss and create solutions for dealing with a cyberbullying situation.
• Investigate the pros and cons of social media.
Essential Questions
• Why is social media so important?
• What ways can you use social media in school?
• Why is important to follow Internet safety rules?
• Why do people cyberbully?

Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.

Application
Blog
Facebook
Forum
MySpace
Podcast
Smartphone
Social Media
Twitter
Web 2.0
Wiki

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Suggested Learning Experiences
Competency 1: Investigate the history of social media. DOK1, CS1, CS3, CS6, CS7, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS14, CS16
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators *Most will be done with PowerPoint since most schools block Strategies
social media Web sites.
a. Discover how social a. Use the Internet and screen shots to research and a. Presentation Rubric
media evolved in our show how different social media sites started.
CCR1, CCR2, T3
society. (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.) Students can use
multimedia software to present their information. *Be
sure to acknowledge age restrictions on these sites.
b. Investigate the b. Create a WebQuest for students to gather details b. Graded WebQuest
different types of social about the different types of social media. They should
media (Facebook, investigate the rise and possible fall of the media, why
Twitter, Google+, it succeeded or failed, and the pros and cons of each of
texting, With, them. It would be interesting to hear the students’
MyYearbook, MySpace, opinions of which they believe is the best.
CCR1, CCR2, T3
etc.).
c. Discuss the pros and c. Students can break in to two groups to make lists of c. Discussion Rubric
cons of social media. the pros and cons. Then discuss.
CCSL1, CCSL2, CCSL3, T2, T4, T5, T6
Students can discuss the pros and cons of having access
to social networking in school and what it would take to
change this.
d. Discuss safety d. Use a PowerPoint and “screen shots” of d. Project Rubric
precautions and security Facebookand other social media sites to show how to
settings available on set security settings. Define “friend” in terms of social
CCSL1, CCSL2,
social media. media. How many you should have, who should they
CCSL3, T2, T4, T5, T6
be, and who you can trust.

Internet Rules: Students create posters with their

“version” of Internet rules.

Cyberbullying: Have students role-play bullying face-to-

face. Then discuss how it is done in social media. Create
a list of tips to help teens avoid cyberbullying situations.

Competency 2: Evaluate the effects of social media on society. DOK2, CS1, CS3, CS6, CS7, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS14, CS16
Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment
Indicators Strategies
a. Investigate either a a. Have the students brainstorm what they think are a. Teacher Observation
positive or a negative positive and negative effects of social media.
effect of social media.
CCR1, CCR2, T3, T5
Use the Internet to research the positive and negative
effects of social media.
b. Report on how social b. Students can create a multimedia presentation b. Presentation Rubric
media has positively discussing the positive or negative effects on society.
and/or negatively
CCSL4,
affected society. If students find positive ways social media can be used
CCSL5, CCSL6, CCW6, T1, T2, T3, T4,
in schools, they may write research-based business

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T5, T6
letters to the school board, IT directors, or principals on
how social media can be used in schools.

Performance Task
Performance Task Title
None

Attachments for Performance Task

None

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Unit Resources
Journals:
Murray, C. (2008). Schools and social networking: Fear or education. Synergy, 6(1), 8-12.
Web sites:
100 ways you should be using Facebook in your classroom. (n.d.). Online College.org: The Top Accredited Online
Colleges. Retrieved September 02, 2011, from http://www.onlinecollege.org/2009/10/20/100-ways-you-
should-be-using-facebook-in-your-classroom/
50 reasons to invite Facebook into your classroom. (n.d.). MindShift. KQED. Retrieved September 02, 2011, from
http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/08/50-reasons-to-invite-facebook-into-your-classroom/
Common sense with Phineas and Ferb. (n.d.). ABC Cable Networks. Retrieved September 02, 2011, from
http://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/commonsense/
Edmodo: Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students. (n.d.). Retrieved September 02, 2011, from
http://www.edmodo.com
Fisher, M. (2011). The new at risk student: AsCD EDge blog post. ASCD EDge. Retrieved September 02, 2011, from
http://edge.ascd.org/_The-New-AT-RISK-Student/blog/4960063/127586.html
Lesson plans and student activity sheets. (n.d.). CyberSmart! Student Curriculum. Retrieved September 02, 2011,
from http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/cyberbullying/lessons/
NSTeens: Making Safer Online Choices. (n.d.). Retrieved September 02, 2011, from
http://www.nsteens.org/videos/cyberbullying/
Social Networking ProCon.org. (n.d.). Retrieved September 02, 2011, from http://socialnetworking.procon.org/

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Unit 10: Career Exploration (incorporate throughout course)

Understandings and Goals

Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
• Understand the 16 national career clusters.
• Identify themselves with one or more of the 16 national career clusters.

Essential Questions
• What types of jobs are available for me?
• What training is necessary for the job I think I am best suited for?
• How can I prepare now for the job I want in the future?

Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.

Career
Career Cluster
Certificates
Education
IHL (Institutes of Higher Learning)
Postsecondary Education
Salary
Secondary Education
Skills
Training
Wage
Workforce

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Suggested Learning Experiences

Competency 1: Explore careers in the 16 national career clusters. DOK1, CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8, CS9, CS10,
CS11, CS12, CS13, CS14, CS15, CS16

Suggested Performance Suggested Teaching Strategies Suggested Assessment

Indicators Strategies
a. Investigate the 16 a. Visit the following site to investigate the 16 National a. Report Rubric and
national career clusters. Career Clusters: http://www.careertech.org/career- Presentation Rubric
CCR1, CCR2, T3, T4
clusters/glance/clusters.html
Students should explore all, but choose one that they
believe they are interested in to report on. The
students should either create a written report or a
multimedia presentation to present their findings to
the class. (Be sure that all 16 career clusters are
represented so that all students understand all 16.)
b. Use Choices Explorer b. Bridges login: b. Completed Guideway
and Choices Planner to https://access.bridges.com/auth/login.do?sponsor=2
complete the 8th Grade
Guideway. (Can also Please see the following information about setting up
complete 7th Grade your professional account with Mississippi Bridges:
Guideway if incomplete.)
T2, T3, T4, T5, T6
“The PAAK (Professional Account Access Key) allows
educators to create an account for both the products,
Mississippi Choices Explorer and Choices Planner. This
allows you administrative rights to view students'
portfolios, reports, and more. You may call the
1-800-281-1168 Customer Service number and request
their PAAK code for your school. Free online webinars
and tutorials, on-site workshops, effective curriculum
integration and more are available at
http://www.bridges.com/training. The product tutorials
there are very useful in getting started.”
c. Create program of c. Have students research colleges that offer programs c. Complete Program of
study based on career in the field that they have determined they will go into. Study
interests and strengths. Based on this research, students should fill out a
T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6
program of study that maps out all of the courses they
will take in their four years of high school in order to
prepare for the career they have chosen.

Performance Task
Performance Task Title
No performance task necessary.

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Unit Resources
Web sites:
Bridges transitions: Product training options. (n.d.). Bridges Transitions - Online Education Planning, Career
Exploration, and High School/College Test Prep Resources. Retrieved September 02, 2011, from
http://www.bridges.com/training

16 Career clusters. (n.d.). CTE - Career Technical Education: CTE Online. Retrieved September 02, 2011, from
http://www.careertech.org/career-clusters/glance/clusters.html

XAP Corporations Login. (n.d.). Retrieved September 02, 2011, from

https://access.bridges.com/auth/login.do?sponsor=2

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Student Competency Profile
Student’s Name: ___________________________________________

This record is intended to serve as a method of noting a student’s achievement of the competencies in each unit. It
can be duplicated for each student, and it can serve as a cumulative record of competencies achieved in the
course.

In the blank before each competency, place the date on which the student mastered the competency.

Unit 1: Orientation and Ethics

1. Identify course expectations, school policies, program policies, and safety procedures
related to Technology Foundations. DOK1, CS3, CS5, CS14
2. Explore personality development and the classroom environment in relation to
interpersonal skills, others, and the world of work. DOK1, CS3, CS8, CS14
3. Understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology. DOK2, CS1, CS3, CS8,
CS14, CS16

Unit 2: Internet Tools in the Classroom

1. Demonstrate proficiency in telecommunication applications. DOK2, CS3, CS8, CS9, CS11, CS13, CS16
2. Interact with others using various telecommunication methods. DOK3, CS3, CS8, CS9, CS11, CS14

Unit 3: Computing Fundamentals

1. Demonstrate understanding of technology systems. DOK2, CS1, CS7, CS11

2. Demonstrate knowledge of computers and technology when purchasing equipment.

DOK3, CS2, CS7, CS9, CS11, CS12, CS13

Unit 4: Windows and Operating Systems

1. Discover various operating systems. DOK1, CS9, CS10, CS11

Unit 5: Keyboarding
1. Perform keyboarding applications. DOK2, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS13
Unit 6: Word Processing/Desktop Publishing
1. Perform basic word processing applications. DOK2, CS6, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11
2. Apply word processing applications. DOK2, CS1, CS6, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS15
3. Perform desktop publishing applications. DOK2, CS1, CS6, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS15
4. Apply desktop publishing applications. DOK2, CS1, CS6, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS15
Unit 7: Multimedia Presentations
1. Demonstrate basic multimedia presentation applications. DOK2, CS9, CS10, CS11
2. Create a multimedia presentation. DOK3, CS6, CS7, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS13, CS15
Unit 8: Spreadsheet Applications
1. Perform spreadsheet applications. DOK2, CS7, CS9, CS10, CS11
2. Apply spreadsheet applications. DOK2, CS2, CS6, CS7, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS15

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Unit 9: Social Media
1. Investigate the history of social media. DOK1, CS1, CS3, CS6, CS7, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS14, CS16
2. Evaluate the effects of social media on society. DOK2, CS1, CS3, CS6, CS7, CS8, CS9, CS10, CS11, CS14, CS16
Unit 10: Career Exploration (incorporate throughout course)
1. Explore careers in the 16 national career clusters. DOK1, CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8, CS9, CS10,
CS11, CS12, CS13, CS14, CS15, CS16

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Appendix A: Activities and Rubrics
Alphabetized list of activities and rubrics follows.

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 Appropriate Use Skit Rubric

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________

25 Excellent 22 Good 20 Average 18 Poor 15 Failing Score

1. Describe the Clearly described Incident completely Incident described Incident is described Did not describe the
given incident.
incident sequentially described, but lacks with minor details with major details incident at all
as given with no clarity or not missing. missing.
missing details. sequential.
2. State the Correct rule stated Correct rule stated Correct rule stated, The rule stated does Did not state a rule
rule(s) broken,
clearly, and the unclearly, and the but location of the not apply to the broken.
and name the
document(s) correct location of correct location of rule not stated given incident.
where the rule is
the rule given. the rule given. correctly.
located.
3. Name the Named all parties Named all parties Named all parties Named some but Did not name any
party that is
protected by the protected by the protected by the not all parties party being
protected by the
rule (student, rule and clearly rule but unclearly rule but did not protected by the protected.
teacher, school,
described how they described how they describe how they rule.
district, etc.) and
how they are are protected. are protected. are protected.
protected.
4. Describe how Clearly and Described how the Described how the Unrealistically Did not describe
the incident sequentially incident could be incident could be described how the how the incident
could have been described how the realistically handled realistically handled incident could be could have been
handled to incident could be to avoid infraction to avoid infraction handled to avoid avoided.
prevent the rule realistically handled with lack of clarity with little or no infraction.
infraction. to avoid infraction. or sequential order. clarity or sequential
order.

Total

Teacher Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Dining Menu Project

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________

You are the manager for a new themed restaurant. You must create a dining menu for your
customers that lets people know what you have to offer but also entertains them by reflecting
your restaurant’s theme. Using the basic menu provided, you must use only the items listed
and come up with creative names and descriptions for the food items. (For example, if I used a
golf theme, I might have the Driver Burger with Tees as the creative name and "Half pound
hamburger loaded with tomato, pickles, onions, and our special green sauce. Served with tasty
curly fries." as the description.) You can "enhance" an item (specify toppings, special sauce,
etc.). The menu may use black and two other colors. No additional colors may be used. No
entire page shading may be used. Be sure to use borders for enhancement. The menus may be
printed in color or on colored paper. Your menu will be graded based on originality, creativity,
and accuracy.

Appetizers
Cheese Sticks $2.75
Toasted Ravioli $3.00
Potato Skins $3.00
Hot Wings $3.50

Soups and Salads

Regular Tossed Salad $2.75
Caesar Salad $3.25
Grilled Chicken Salad $3.75
Shrimp Salad $4.50
Baked Potato Soup $1.75
Chicken Noodle Soup $1.75
Chili $2.00

Sandwiches
Pork Barbecue Sandwich and Chips $4.00
Beef Barbecue Sandwich and Chips $4.15
Hamburger and French Fries $4.50
Chicken and French Fries $5.50
Hoagie Sandwich $3.75

Entrees

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 (Meal comes with choice of french fries, baked potato, mashed potato, or rice; choice of cole
slaw or mixed vegetables; and bread.)
8 oz. Sirloin Steak $7.50
10 oz. Ribeye Steak $8.00
12 oz. T-bone Steak $9.50
16 oz. New York Strip Steak $10.50
8 oz. Grilled Chicken Breast $8.00
Fried Chicken Strips $7.50
Country Fried Steak $7.50
Fried Shrimp Dinner $7.50

Desserts
Cheesecake (plain) $2.00
Cheesecake (w/topping) $2.50
Apple Pie $2.75
Fudge Brownie $2.75
Ice Cream Sundae $2.50

Beverages
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Mr. Pibb, Minute Maid Orange $1.25 (unlimited refills)
Tea and Lemonade $1.25 (unlimited refills)
Coffee $1.00 (unlimited refills)

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 Dining Menu Rubric

Name of Restaurant:

Slogan:

Manager:

Required Oh, Great Job! Pretty Good Stuff Better Be More Careful!
 Areas  10 points 8-9 points 0-7 points
Organization Menu is divided into sections Menu is divided into Menu is not divided into
and sections are labeled and sections, but items may be appropriate sections.
stand out. difficult to locate.
Features Advanced features are used: Only a few advanced Very few advanced features are
drop shadow, reverse text, features are used; more used
page border, dot leaders, would have contributed to
appropriate fonts, font the overall design and/or
formatting, use of two colors theme.
and black, etc.
Content All menu items are listed, Minor content issues, such Some menu items have been left
and creative names and as a description or two that out, no descriptions are used, or
descriptions are used. are not "good enough," descriptions are not adequate.
exist, but the majority is Other items are added or prices
okay. are wrong.
Graphics A page border is used, good Good graphics are used but Graphics are of low quality, do
clear graphics are used, and may not be placed well or not match each other, or do not
graphics complement menu may be overused or contribute to theme. No page
in a balanced way. underused. border is used.
Grammar/ No problems. Looks great! Some minor errors in Major errors or several minor
Spelling spelling or word use. errors which detract from the
finished product.
Originality/ Menu looks unique, name of Minor errors with regard to Menu looks gaudy, copied, or
Creativity restaurant is original, theme theme, but overall pretty very plain and shows little
is worked into all aspects of good stuff. creativity or planning.
the menu, and menu looks
appealing; slogan is located
on menu.
Professionalism Menu looks "real." Menu looks okay, but some Menu does not look professional
areas need a little or looks more like a flyer or
improvement. newsletter than a dining menu.

Comments:

• Before turning in your final copy, have two peers check your menu and provide feedback on the drafts. Then,
turn in a black and white copy to me for general feedback on layout and theme.

• This sheet must be turned in when you turn in your final color copy. Points will be deducted for projects
without a grade sheet!

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 FINAL GRADE:________

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 Discussion Rubric

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________

5 4 3 2 1 Score
Quality of Contains timely Volunteers Volunteers Struggles but Does not
Comments and appropriate comments, most comments but participates; participate
comments that of which are lacks occasionally and/or only
offers a
are thoughtful appropriate and depth,;may or makes
comment when
and reflective; reflect some may not lead to directly negative or
responds thoughtfulness; other questions questioned, but disruptive
respectfully to leads to other from students. may simply remarks;
other student's questions or restate questions comments
remarks, and remarks from or points are
provokes student and/or previously raised. inappropriate
questions and others. May add nothing or off topic.
new to the
comments from
discussion or
the group. provoke no
responses or
question.
Resource/Document Makes clear Has done the Has done the Has not read Unable to
Reference reference to text reading with reading; lacks the entire text refer to text
being discussed some thoroughness and cannot for evidence
and connects it thoroughness, of sustain any or support of
to to other texts but may lack understanding reference to it remarks.
or reference some detail or or insight. in the course of
points from critical insight. discussion.
previous
readings and
discussions.
Active Listening Posture, Listens to others Listens to Drifts in and Disrespectful
demeanor, and most of the time, others some of out of of others
behavior clearly but does not stay the time, but discussion, when they
demonstrate focused on does not stay listening to are speaking;
respect and other's focused on some remarks behavior
attentiveness to comments (too other's while clearly indicates
others. busy formulating comments (too missing or total non-
own) or loses busy ignoring involvement
continuity of formulating others. with group or
discussion. own) or loses discussion
Shows continuity of
consistency in discussion.
responding to Shows some
the comments of consistency in
others. responding to
the comments
of others.
Total

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 Grade Book Activity Rubric

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________

25 Excellent 22 Good 20 Average 18 Poor 15 Failing Score

1. Data input All of the All of the Small amount of Much of the Several items of
numerical data numerical data numerical data data was numerical data
was input was input was missing or missing or was missing or
accurately with accurately, but incorrect, or incorrect. incorrect.
no misspelled with minor major mistakes
words in the misspelled found in text.
text. words in the
text.
2. Appropriate Correctly used Correctly used Correctly used Correctly used Did not
use of all of the all of the three of the two of the effectively use
Alignment following with following with following: following: more than one
formatting no mistakes: minor mistakes: Merge and Merge and of the
Merge and Merge and Center, Wrap Center, Wrap following:
Center, Wrap Center, Wrap Text, Text, Merge and
Text, Text, Orientation, and Orientation, and Center, Wrap
Orientation, and Orientation, and Vertical and Vertical and Text,
Vertical and Vertical and Horizontal Horizontal Orientation,
Horizontal Horizontal Alignment. Alignment. and Vertical and
Alignment. Alignment. Horizontal
Alignment.
3. Appropriate Correctly used Correctly used Correctly used Correctly used Did not
use of Font all of the all of the three of the two of the effectively use
formatting following with following with following: Font following: Font more than one
no mistakes: minor mistakes: Size, Font Color, Size, Font Color, of the
Font Size, Font Font Size, Font Bold Font, Fill Bold Font, Fill following: Font
Color, Bold Color, Bold Color, and Cell Color, and Cell Size, Font Color,
Font, Fill Color, Font, Fill Color, Border. Border. Bold Font, Fill
and Cell Border. and Cell Border. Color, and Cell
Border.
4. Appropriate Student found Student found Student found Student did not Did not give an
use of the correct the correct the correct use formulas or answer at all.
Functions and average of average of average of functions but
formulas. categories and categories but categories, but did type correct
used an failed to find failed to find answers into
appropriate formula for average before the cells.
formula to find either average exam and final
average before before exam or average.
exam and final final average.
average.
Total

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 Group Participation Rubric

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________

Project Title:

1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points Total

Contributed
Rarely Contributed Contributed
exceptional
Group contributed to good effort to great effort to
effort to
Discussions discussions of discussions of discussions of
discussions of
the group the group the group
the group

Exhibited on- Exhibited on-

Exhibited on- Exhibited on-
On-Task task behavior task behavior
task behavior task behavior
Behavior some of the most of the
inconsistently consistently
time time

Seldom Occasionally
Did not assist Assisted other
Helping assisted other assisted other
other group group
Others group group
members members
members members

Seldom Occasionally Always listened

Ignored ideas
listened to listened to to ideas of
Listening of group
ideas of group ideas of group group
members
members members members

Total Score

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 Journal Rubric

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________

Use this rubric to assess students’ abilities to complete the journal activities assigned for this
lesson. Share this assessment with students prior to completing the journal-writing lessons, so
they will understand how they will be assessed. You can also use the rubric as a basis for
discussion and feedback with each student.
1. The student writes journal responses in complete sentences. _____
2. The student writes five or more sentences to answer questions. _____
3. The student responds to questions by self-questioning, retelling,
predicting, or assuming the role of a character. _____
4. The student’s experiences and opinions are clear. _____
5. The student works with a peer to share journal responses and to
develop a combined response when requested. _____

TOTAL: _____

EXCELLENT (4) VERY GOOD (3) FAIR (2) POOR (1)

The student The student The student The student fails to
completes the task completes the task completes the task complete the task.
with no major errors. with only a few major with some major The student does not
The student errors and some errors and many understand the
demonstrates a full minor errors. minor errors. concepts.
understanding of the The student The student has
concepts. demonstrates a difficulty
strong understanding understanding the
of the concepts. concepts.
Teacher Comments:

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 Fourth Nine Weeks
SKILLBUILDING

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NWAM 4 9 WKS % A-T
1 20%
Due:
2 25%
3 30% Skillbuilding for Accuracy
4 35% Lessons A-T
5 40% Due:
6 45%
Keyboarding Grading Scale (Part 1)

7 50%
8 55% I’ll make my mark
9 60% in
10 62% KEYBOARDING!
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 Lemonade Stand Daily Guide

Day 1 Secret Recipe!

1. Go to http://coolmath-games.com/lemonade/index.html to play the Lemonade game and take detailed
notes about what the customers think of your lemonade. Change the recipe until you are completely
proud of your product. Once you choose your recipe, you will be using it for the duration of the project.
2. Take notes about the other trends in the game.
• Do the prices stay the same each day for various products?
• How does the weather affect sales?
• What happens to the products that you do not use?
• Did you ever run out of any products?
3. Keep all of your notes for making future decisions!

Day 2-3 Setting the Price!

1. Log on to:
http://www.microsoft.com/education/en-us/teachers/plans/Pages/calculating_profits.aspx

2. Down load the Excel data collection sheet, from the bottom of the green rectangle.
3. Now you are going to enter your secret lemonade recipe that you developed on day one. You will input
the recipe in cells I5, J5, and K5, but pay attention to what is asked for in K5. The recipe in the game asks
for ice cubes per cup, but the data collections sheet asks for ice per pitcher. We are going to estimate
that there are 20 cups per pitcher. So multiply the number of ice cubes listed in your recipe times 20, and
list it in J5.
4. Now you are going to copy the data that you entered on row five down through row 14. This data will not
change for the 10 days that you play the game.
5. Name Sheet 1, Daily Sales Data.
6. Name Sheet 2, Cost per Cup.
7. Log on to the game again at http://coolmath-
games.com/lemonade/index.html.
8. Go to the store to get all three prices for each of
the items. You will enter the data on the Cost per
Cup Sheet as shown. The cost per item found in
column C is found by dividing the cost per pack in
column B, by the items per pack in column A.
9. To figure the cost to produce one cup of lemonade,
we must find the amount of each item used in each
cup and multiply that by the unit cost of each item.
Because there are three different prices for each
item and each of those prices change daily, we can
only come up with estimates. We will estimate the
most expensive and least expensive cost per cup of
lemonade to establish a cost range. Here is how:

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 • Amount per pitcher – Everyone must use 20 cups per pitcher, and the rest comes from your
recipe listed on Sheet 1.
• Amount /Cup – Divide the amount per pitcher data by 20 because we estimate that there are
about 20 cups per pitcher of lemonade.
• Cost per Unit – Use the most expensive or least expensive unit cost found in Step 8 for each item
(most expensive for Upper Limit of Expenses and least expensive for Lower Limit of Expenses).
• Cost Per Cup – Multiply the amount/cup times the cost per unit.
• Total Cost per Cup of Lemonade – Find the sum of Cost per Cup column.
10. Now that you have estimated the price range for producing one cup of lemonade, you can make an
informed decision about the price you will charge. What is the lowest price you can charge, even on a
rainy day, without losing money on each cup sold? Keep this in mind when setting your sale price each
day.
11. Save your work!

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Day 4 Running the Business!
1. Open the Data Collection Sheet to Sheet 1, Daily Sales Data, and preview the data that you will be saving
at the end of each day of sales.
2. Log into the game and use the recipe you developed on Day 1 to make as much money as you can. You
may want to review your Day 1 notes about weather and unused materials before you start the game.
3. Play the game for 10 days and record your data for each day.
4. Once you have recorded all the data from Day 10, click the Bankrupt button and record the End of Season
Report data.
5. Save your work.

Day 5 Evaluating the Business!

1. Open the Data Collection Sheet.
2. Complete one of the tasks below. Answer all of the given questions in a Word document.
• Add Conditional Formatting Data Bars to the data under Popularity. Do the data bars show a trend in
popularity? If so, describe the trend. What does this trend mean for the future of the lemonade business
if it continues? Add a different color of Conditional Formatting Data Bars to the data under Customer
Satisfaction. Do the trends in customer satisfaction match the trends in popularity each day? Why or why
not? What is the difference in these pieces of data?
• Insert a new column to the right of the potential customer column, and add the heading “Percent of
Potential Customers Served.” Use the Total Cups Sold and the Potential Customers data to figure the
percentage of potential customers served for each day. Filter the data in ascending or descending order
based on the percentage of potential customers served and determine which column of data correlates
most with the data in Percent of Potential Customers. Explain why.
• Create a Scatter Plot that compares daily High Temperature to Total Cups Sold. Add a title and label each
axis. Write a paragraph describing the trend shown in the chart.

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 Lemonade Stand Performance Task
(obtained from http://www.microsoft.com/education/en-us/teachers/plans/Pages/calculating_profits.aspx)

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________
Objectives
• Students will employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
• Students will understand the basic concept of profits and losses.

Learning outcomes
• Students will purchase ingredients for making lemonade.
• Students will determine the cost to produce one cup of lemonade.
• Students will assess weather forecasts and customer behavior patterns to determine how much
lemonade to make each day.
• Students will use an Office Excel spreadsheet to collect data and record outcomes.
• Students will write a report reflecting on their data and the outcomes.

Lesson procedure

Introduction
When you run your own business, you have to make a lot of important decisions based on math. You have to
calculate how many supplies to buy, analyze the data you collect from your sales figures every day, and make
decisions about the future based on the conclusions you draw from your information.
In this activity, you will each set up and run your own business—a lemonade stand. You will make all the business
decisions about materials, costs, and how to make the lemonade. You will run the lemonade stand, record your
data, and then analyze how much money you made or lost.
Remember that even if the lemonade you sell tastes really good, you may not always sell a lot. Sometimes the
weather affects how much lemonade people purchase. You will get to see a weather forecast, but remember that
weather forecasts are not always accurate.
Before you start playing, you will read directions that will show you how to start and operate your lemonade
stand. As you run your business, you will use an Office Excel data collection spreadsheet to record your decisions,
your data, and your outcomes. When the game is over, you will write a report about the reasons you made a profit
or the reasons you did not.

Student activities
Follow the steps below to guide your students through this lesson plan. See student guide link at right.
• Step 1: "Run your lemonade stand and record your data."
• Step 2: "Analyze your profits and losses."

Lesson extension activities

• Ask students to use one of the charts in Office Excel to help them visualize and analyze their data.
• Ask students to write a strategy handbook for running a successful lemonade stand.
• Ask students to create an ad campaign to attract more customers to their business.

Conclusion
Assess students on their data collection and their final reflection. They should use mathematical terms and draw
conclusions by reviewing their data.

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Calculating profits from selling lemonade

Student guide

In this activity, you will each set up and run your own business—a lemonade stand. You will make all the business
decisions about materials, costs, and how to make the lemonade. You will run the lemonade stand, record your
data, and then analyze how much money you made or lost.

Step 1
Run your lemonade stand and record your data
Read all the directions in this Student Guide carefully before you begin.
On the Internet, go to the Web site: http://www.coolmath-games.com/lemonade/. Read the Introduction and
make sure you understand the decisions you will have to make about pricing, quality control, inventory control,
purchasing supplies, and weather to run your stand.
Open the Office Excel data collection sheet your teacher has saved to your classroom computer. You will use this
spreadsheet to record the decisions you make about how to run your lemonade stand, the data you collect, and
the outcomes of your game. Name the spreadsheet (include your name in the spreadsheet name) and save it.
Before you begin collecting your data, you might want to experiment with how the lemonade stand runs for a few
days. This will give you an idea of how the decisions you make affect how much lemonade you sell each day. You
can click the Help button at any time for advice on how to buy supplies, adjust the lemonade recipe, and so on.
When you are ready to stop experimenting and start collecting data, click the Bankrupt! button to see your results.
Once you have seen the results of your experiment, start the game over and start recording your decisions and
data.

In your Office Excel spreadsheet, record:

• All of the decisions you are making (about supplies, quality control, and so on)
• Your results

Run your stand and record your data for 7, 14, or 30 days.
• Make sure that you record all the data for each day.
• Make sure that you record the decisions you made each day as well as the results.

After the final day, click the Bankrupt! button to see your final results. Did you make a profit?

Save your Office Excel spreadsheet.

Step 2
Analyze your profits and losses

Open a new Microsoft Office Word document. Write the answers to the following questions, and be sure to use
mathematical terms in your answers:
• How did you do? Do you think your lemonade stand was successful?
• List several reasons why you made a profit or why you did not make a profit.
• What did you learn from playing the game?
• Look over your data. Do you see any patterns?
• What advice would you give to someone who wants to be successful at playing this game?

Save your Office Word document.

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 Lemonade Stand Performance Task Rubric

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________
25 Excellent 22 Good 20 Average 18 Poor 15 Failing Score
1. Approximating The cost per item is The cost per item is The cost per item is The cost per item is The cost per item
the unit cost of accurately figured accurately figured accurately figured accurately figured was not accurately
each item for each item at for each item at for each item at for each item at figured.
each quantity given each quantity given, each quantity given each quantity given,
using a formula, and but no formula was using a formula, but but no formula was
appropriate used; appropriate appropriate used; appropriate
formatting is used formatting is used formatting was not formatting was not
to display data. to display data. used to display used to display
data. data.
2. Approximating The cost of The cost of The cost of The cost of The cost of
the cost of producing one cup producing one cup producing one cup producing one cup producing one cup
producing 1 cup of lemonade is of lemonade is of lemonade is of lemonade is of lemonade was
of lemonade accurately figured accurately figured accurately figured accurately figured not accurately
for the upper and for the upper and for the upper and for the upper and figured.
lower limits of lower limits of lower limits of lower limits of
expenses using expenses, but no expenses using expenses, but no
formulas, and formulas were used; formulas, but formulas were used;
appropriate appropriate appropriate appropriate
formatting is used formatting is used formatting was not formatting was not
to display data. to display data. used to display used to display
data. data.
3. Running the All daily data is Daily data is Daily data is Daily data is All daily data is
business and presented presented with presented with presented presented
collecting daily consistently, the minor major inconsistently, the inconsistently, the
sales data recipe is the same inconsistencies or inconsistencies or recipe is the same recipe is not the
each day, and the less than four four to six missing each day, and the same each day, and
end of season missing items, the items, the recipe is end of season the end of season
report is complete. recipe is the same the same each day, report is not report is not
each day, and the and the end of complete. complete.
end of season season report is
report is complete. complete.
4. Evaluating and The data is The data is The data is The data is The correct data is
analyzing the manipulated and manipulated and manipulated and manipulated and chosen, but it is not
business data formatted formatted formatted formatted manipulated or
appropriately to appropriately to appropriately to appropriately to formatted properly
show links between show links between show links between show links between to show a link
two separate pieces two separate pieces two separate pieces two separate pieces between the two
of data, and the of data, and the of data, but the of data, but no separate pieces of
questions are questions are questions are attempt is made to data.
answered answered answered without answer the
completely in a completely, but in a complete thoughts. questions.
manner that shows manner that shows
deep understanding only an
of how the pieces of understanding of
data are linked. the individual pieces
of data.
Total

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 Personality Activity

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________

Instructions:

1. Open Internet Explorer.

2. Enter the URL www.41q.com in the address bar.

3. Read the instructions under the question box. You will click to select your answer. If you do not understand
what the question is asking, use the Help button that is at the right of the Start Over button.

4. When you have answered all questions, minimize Internet Explorer.

5. Open Microsoft Word.

6. Minimize Word.

7. Restore the Personality test in Internet Explorer.

8. Highlight your results through the number line, right click and choose Copy.

9. Restore Word.

10. Right Click and Paste your results.

To add your name to the document:

1. Click View from the Menu Bar.

2. Select Headers and Footers.
3. Enter your first and last name, Tab to center, and enter “41Questions”
4. Close the Header/Footer Box.

To Save the Document:

1. Go to File, and select Save As:

2. Save in will change to Stu_01 of fs1.
3. The filename will be 41questions_your first initial last name.

11. Print the document.

Close Internet Explorer and Microsoft Word.

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 Presentation Rubric

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________

Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning Score

4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Obtained
Content Addressed all Addressed all Omitted two Omitted more
assignment but one assignment than two
components assignment components assignment
component components
Detail Fully Fully Partially Partially
addressed all addressed addressed addressed few
assignment most most assignment
components assignment assignment components
components components
Accuracy No One to two three to five More than
grammatical, grammatical, grammatical, five
typographical, typographical, typographical, grammatical,
spelling, or spelling, or spelling, or typographical,
punctuation punctuation punctuation spelling, or
errors errors errors punctuation
errors
Clarity Logical, Somewhat Confusing No evidence
orderly logical sequence of order or
sequence sequence sequence
Design Excellent Adequate Inadequate Poor design
design design design selection or
selection and selection or selection or more than
usage one or two three to five five design
design errors design errors errors
Appeal Very Somewhat Not very Not appealing;
appealing; appealing; appealing; very limited or
excellent use adequate use limited use of no use of
of animation, of animation, animation, animation,
transitions, transitions, transitions, transitions,
sound, etc. sound, etc. sound, etc. sound, etc.
Score

Teacher Comments:

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 Program of Study

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 Project Rubric

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________

Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning Score

4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Obtained
Content Addressed all Addressed all Omitted two Omitted more
assignment but one assignment than two
components assignment components assignment
component components
Detail Fully Fully Partially Partially
addressed all addressed addressed addressed few
assignment most most assignment
components assignment assignment components
components components
Accuracy No One or two Three to five More than five
grammatical, grammatical, grammatical, grammatical,
typographical, typographical, typographical, typographical,
spelling, or spelling, or spelling, or spelling, or
punctuation punctuation punctuation punctuation
errors errors errors errors
Design Excellent Adequate Inadequate Poor design
design design design selection or
selection and selection or selection or more than five
usage one or two three to five design errors
design errors design errors
Appeal Very Somewhat Not very Not appealing;
appealing; appealing; appealing; very limited or
excellent use adequate use limited use of no use of
of animation, of animation, animation, animation,
transitions, transitions, transitions, transitions,
sound, etc. sound, etc. sound, etc. sound, etc.
Score

Teacher Comments:

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 Report Rubric

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________

EXEMPLARY (4) ACCOMPLISHED DEVELOPING BEGINNING (1) SCORE

(3) (2)
Topic Directly Somewhat Remotely Totally
relevant relevant related unrelated
Organization Good Organized; events Some Not organized;
organization; are somewhat organization; events make no
events are jumpy events jump sense
logically around; start
ordered; sharp and end are
sense of unclear
beginning and
end
Quality of Supporting Some details do Details are Unable to find
Information details specific not support the somewhat specific details
to subject subject sketchy
Grammar and All grammar Only one or two More than two Very frequent
Spelling and spelling are errors errors grammar
correct and/or spelling
errors
Interest Level Vocabulary is Vocabulary is Vocabulary is Needs
varied; varied; supporting constant; descriptive
supporting details need work details lack words
details are vivid “color”
Neatness Word processed Legible writing; Legible writing; Illegible writing;
or typed; clean well-formed some ill-formed loose pages
and neatly characters; clean letters; print
bound in a and neatly bound too small or too
report cover; in a report cover; large; papers
illustrations illustrations stapled
provided provided together
Timeliness Report handed Up to two days Up to one week Report handed
in on time late late in more than
one week late
Total

Teacher Comments:

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 Technique Grader

Student’s Name__________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________

______Sitting in relaxed position

______Feet flat on the floor

______Wrists low, but off keyboard

______Wrists are far enough away from body

______Fingers curved and upright

______Strikes each key with proper finger

______Quick-snap strokes with immediate return

______Strikes space bar quickly with right thumb

______Returns quickly with pinky without lifting other fingers

______Keeps eyes on the screen

______/10 TOTAL

______ GRADE

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Appendix B: Glossary
Unit 1

Access Controls: a system which enables an authority to control access to areas and resources in a given physical
facility or computer-based information system
Antivirus Software: software used to prevent, detect, and remove malware, including computer viruses, worms,
and Trojan horses
Authorized Access: policy definition phase where users are granted permission to use computer hardware and/or
software
Authorized Use: Use of information that is expressly allowed under a licensing agreement
Boot Sector: a portion of a hard disk, floppy disk, or similar data storage device that contains code for booting
programs (usually, but not necessarily, operating systems) stored in other parts of the disk
Computer Ethics: a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make
decisions regarding professional and social conduct
Computer Virus: a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to
files or other programs on the same computer
Cyber Ethics: a broad philosophical concept that goes beyond simple right and wrong and looks towards creating
safe and healthy online environments
Cybercrime: any crime that involves a computer and a network, where the computers may or may not have played
an instrumental part in the commission of a crime
Decryption: the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text
Encryption: the activity of converting data or information into code
Ethics: moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior
EULA (End User License Agreement): A software license agreement is a contract between the "licensor" and
purchaser of the right to use software
Hacker: a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data
Learning Style: one of several approaches or ways of learning that are presumed to allow an individual to learn
best
Network: a number of interconnected computers, machines, or operations
Password: a string of characters that allows access to a computer, interface, or system
Personality: the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character
PIN (Personal Identification Number): a number allocated to an individual and used to validate electronic
transactions
Piracy: the unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work
Privacy: the ability to control information one reveals about oneself over the Internet and the ability to control
who can access that information
Rescue Disk: a disk that is used to salvage data from damaged, failed, corrupted, or inaccessible secondary storage
media when it cannot be accessed normally

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Site License: a type of software license and a legal agreement that allows users to run the software package
simultaneously
Software License: a legal instrument governing the usage or redistribution of software
Trojan Horse: a program designed to breach the security of a computer system while ostensibly performing some
innocuous function
Unauthorized Access/Use: viewing private accounts, messages, files or resources when one has not been given
permission from the owner to do so
Username: an identification used by a person with access to a computer network
Worm: a self-replicating program able to propagate itself across a network, typically having a detrimental effect

Unit 2

Address Bar: normally located near the top of your web browser window; displays the Web address (or URL) of the
page you are currently viewing and contains an edit field where you enter the Web address that you are trying to
reach
Attachment: a file sent "attached" to an e-mail message; may be a picture, text file, audio, video, or executable
program. Attachments should be checked for viruses with virus detection software.
Back Button: aends your browser to the last page that you viewed.
Browser: a software program with a graphical user interface that is used to access the World Wide Web. Browsers
include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, and Opera, to name a few.
Domain: the part of an internet address naming convention that consists of a sequence of characters separated by
dots. The original five domain abbreviations (last three characters in URL or address) are .edu (Educational
institutions), .com (Commercial businesses), .gov (U.S. government), .mil (The U.S. military), .org (Other
organizations), and .net (Network/Internet Service Providers).
Download: the process of transferring files from another computer to another via a modem or local network.
E-mail (electronic mail): the process of sending messages via a computer network. Most e-mail software programs
use IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) to send and receive e-mail from and to an e-mail server.
Favorites or Bookmarks: a listing in your browser that displays websites that have been saved for future visits
Forward Button: available only after using the Back button; will send browser forward one page.
History: a record of Web pages that you have visited in the past. Most web browsers allow you to view and
manage your history from within the browser itself.
Home Button: will send the browser directly to the designated homepage
Homepage: the web page that opens up when you start your browser, or the “opening” Web page of a Web site.
Hyperlink: hypertext which, when clicked, connects you to another web page. The web page can be on the same
site or a different site.
Hypertext: text on an HTML document that has been organized to provide links between other elements of the
same document or other documents on the Web. Selecting a hypertext link (usually by clicking the mouse pointer
on the text itself) will display the linked information.
Internet: the vast collection of interconnected networks that all use the TCP/IP protocols and that evolved from
the ARPANET of the late 1960s and early 1970s—a worldwide network of computer networks.
IP address: a computer’s unique Internet address, which usually looks like this: 128.223.142.14. Most computers
also have a “domain name” assigned to them, which represents cryptic IP addresses with easier-to-remember
words.

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Print Button: will let you print the Web page that you are currently viewing
Refresh/Reload Button: forces the browser to download the latest copy of the page or to restart the downloading
process
Ribbon: the area at the top of an application window that houses all of the tools that can be used in that
application
Search Box: located at the top of most browsers; allows you to search the internet by typing in keywords and
pressing Enter
Search Engine: provides the ability for users to search the Web by typing in a search terms. Results can include
pages, documents, or images.
Stop Button: will stop the browser during the process of downloading a page
Tab: an area on the ribbon that houses a related set of tools that can be used in a particular application
URL (Uniform Resource Locator): the address for a specific file (page or site) on the Web
Window: a section of a display screen that can be created for viewing information from another part of a file or
from another file
World Wide Web (WWW or the Web): the interactive portion of the Internet, an information protocol that is used
to send and receive information. Information on the Web includes multimedia (movies, pictures, sounds, etc.),
hypertext (links to other internet resources), or text (documents, files, etc.).

Unit 3

Application Software: computer software designed to help the user to perform singular or multiple related specific
tasks.
CD (Compact Disc): a small plastic disc on which music or other digital information is stored and from which the
information can be read using reflected laser light
CD-R (Compact Disc, Recordable): a compact disc on which you can write only once and thereafter is read-only
memory
CD-RW (Compact Disc, Rewritable): a compact disc format that allows repeated recording on a disc
CPU (Central Processing Unit): the computer chip primarily responsible for executing instructions
Disk Drives: a device that allows a computer to read from and write to computer disks
Hard Drive: a high-capacity, self-contained storage device containing a read–write mechanism plus one or more
hard disks inside a sealed unit
Hardware: the machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system
Keyboard: a panel of keys that operates a computer or typewriter
Monitor: a television-like object that displays images generated by a computer
Motherboard: a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a microcomputer or other device
with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.
Mouse: a small hand-held device that is dragged across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen,
typically having buttons that are pressed to control computer functions
Operating System Software: software, consisting of programs and data, that runs on computers,
manages computer hardware resources, and provides common services for execution of various application
software
Printer: a machine, especially one linked to a computer, for printing text or pictures onto paper

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RAM (Random Access Memory): the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform
necessary tasks while the computer is on
ROM (Read-Only Memory): memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed
Software: the programs and other operating information used by a computer
USB (Universal Serial Bus): a connection technology for attaching peripheral devices to a computer, providing fast
data exchange
Webcam: a video camera that inputs to a computer connected to the Internet so that its images can be seen by
Internet users

Unit 4

Address Bar: a widget in a Web browser that either reflects the current URL or accepts typing-in a target URL
ALT + F4: shortcut key for nearly all Windows operating systems to close the active window or application
ALT + Tab: the common name for a keyboard shortcut on Microsoft Windows used for switching between top-level
windows without using the mouse; also called “Task Switcher”
Chevron: reveal drop-down menus, provide access to editing tools, etc.
Close: make a data file inaccessible after use so that it is securely stored until required again
Control Menu Icon: button to press to display a list of commonly used Microsoft Windows menus
Maximize/Restore: button to press to make a window fit the contents of the screen; when pressed again, the
window will go back to its original size.
Minimize: causes a window to disappear without closing the program or file or discarding any data
Ruler: measurement aids found along two edges of the layout display window
Sizing Handle: adjustment handles are the small boxes appearing on the corners and edges of a "selected control"
that let you change the size and shape of the control
Title Bar: a horizontal bar at the top of a window, bearing the name of the program and typically the name of the
currently active document
Vertical/Horizontal Scroll Bars: a long thin section at the edge of a computer display by which material can be
scrolled using a mouse

Unit 5

Accuracy: degree of freedom from errors measured from zero; usually expressed as one error, two errors, and so
forth
Arrow Keys: keys on a keyboard that move the cursor left, right, up or down
Backspace Key: moves the cursor to the left one space at a time
Caps Lock: key on the keyboard that is used to key all capital letters without holding the shift key
Centering: placing text so that half of the text is on each side of the center point
Cursor: lighted point on a display screen where the next character of space can be entered
Default: preset condition in software that controls margin, line spacing, and tab settings. Operators may override
default settings.
Delete Key: a key used to erase characters once they are highlighted

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Document: text, especially formatted, such as a numbered list, memo, letter, report, outline, title page, or
reference page
Editing: arranging, changing, and correcting existing text; editing includes proofreading but is not limited to it.
Enter: ends a line or paragraph
Error: any misstroke of a key; also any variation between source copy and displayed or printed copy; departure
from acceptable format.
ESC key: key on the keyboard that is used to exit a program
Function Keys: set of keys (F1, F2, etc.) used alone or with Shift, Ctrl, and Alt keys to issue software commands
GWAM (Gross Words a Minute): measure of the rate of keying speed; GWAM = total standard five-stroke words
keyed divided by the time required to key those words
Home Row Keys: the keys A S D F J K L; designated as the keys from which all keystrokes are made
Key: to strike buttons for printing or displaying copy; also called “enter,” “keyboard,” “input,” and “type”
Keyboard: arrangement of keys on a device attached to a computer or typewriter; also the act of keying or typing
Letter Keys: keys on the keyboard which contain the letters of the alphabet
Numeric Keypad: arrangement of figure keys and special keys, such as +, -, and =, on the right side of most
keyboards; used for keying all number copy
Proofreading: process of comparing copy on a display screen or paper to the original copy and correcting (or
marking for correction) errors; one of the editing steps
QWERTY Keyboard: the most common keyboard arrangement, named for the first letters across the top row
Rate: speed of doing a task; see gross words a minute (GWAM) and net-production rate a minute (N-PRAM)
Return: software feature that moves the cursor to the left margin of the next line; inserted automatically (soft)
when text exceeds the line length, and inserted manually (hard) to force software to begin a new line
Shift Keys: keys that make occasional capital letters or allow you to get the character on the top of a key
Space Bar: key on the keyboard that spaces the cursor forward one space at a time and produces a blank space
when pressed
Tab: causes the cursor (or print point) to skip across the display screen (or paper) to a place set by the operator or
the default tab settings
Technique: keyboard operator’s form or keying style
Word Wrap: text automatically moves to the next line when it reaches the right margin

Unit 6
Alignment: the arrangement of text and images on a page
Bold: the type format in which the letter is made to appear extra thick and dark
Buffer: portion of computer memory that temporarily holds data
Bullet: a character or symbol used to itemize lists or emphasize points
Clip Art: collection of ready-made drawings and illustrations available in different topics
Clipboard: a temporary storage area that holds text and graphics
Copy: to duplicate data or text

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Crop: the act of “cutting” part of a graphic image
Cut: removing text from one location in a document with the intention of inserting it at another
Default: a preset condition of the software that the software uses if no other option is selected
Delete: to remove an item or value from a document
Desktop Publishing: the ability to make the printed word more attractive using the computer and specialized
software
Enter: key that, when pressed, moves the text insertion point to the start of the next line
Find: command that initiates a search for a specific item in a document
Font: a print typeface or style of characters displayed on the screen or printed to paper
Format: to put selected text or an entire document into a given form; the form itself
Gutter: the white space between columns
Handles: the “dots” surrounding a selected object indicating that it is in edit mode
I-Beam: indicates current position where text will be inserted or corrections can be made
Import: the process of bringing text or graphics into an application from another source
Insert: to place characters in between existing characters
Italics: text format in which characters take on a slanted appearance
Justification: the placement of text relative to the margins
Layout: the overall appearance of a publication
Margin: border on the left, right, top, or bottom of a document
Masthead: the information included in the top portion of a newsletter
Orphan: a single line of a paragraph which appears at the top of a page or column
Paste: the process of returning text or graphics to the page after they have been cut or copied
Replace: a command that exchanges one word or symbol for another
Ruler: graphic device from which a user can set tabs and margins and perform other functions
Sans Serif: plain font, without hooks or lines, used for headlines
Save As: command that stores the document currently in memory to disk under a new name
Serif: font that adds hooks or lines to the shape of the letter
Spacebar: oblong key at the bottom of a keyboard which, when pressed, adds a space at the text insertion point
Spacing: distance between characters, lines, fields, or cells in a document
Spell Checker: word processing option that checks a document for spelling errors and offers correcting alternatives
Tab: key that, when pressed, moves the text insertion point to a different place in the current line
Type (Font) Size: height of a text character measured in points or pixels
Underline: text format in which selected text is underlined
White Space: the blank space between text and graphics on a page
Widow: a single line of a paragraph which appears at the bottom of a page or column

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Word Wrap: a word processing feature in which text is automatically continued from one line of the text to the
next

Unit 7
Animations: visual effects, such as graphics, titles or bullet points, applied to individual items on the slide
Articulation: the formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech
Audience: the people giving or likely to give attention to something
Background: the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation, especially when perceived as a
framework for it
Body Language: the process of communicating nonverbally through conscious or unconscious gestures and
movements
Chat: any kind of communication over the Internet; primarily meant to refer to direct one-on-one chat or text-
based group chat
Clips: a short sequence taken from a movie or broadcast
Color Scheme: a planned combination of colors for a presentation
Content: information made available by a Web site or other electronic medium
Diagram: a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic
representation
Effect: an impression produced in the mind of a person
Eye Contact: a meeting of the eyes between two people that expresses meaningful nonverbal communication
File Extensions: a group of letters occurring after a period in a file name, indicating the purpose or contents of the
file
Flip Chart: a large pad of paper bound so that each page can be turned over at the top to reveal the next
Handouts: a worksheet, leaflet, or pamphlet that is given out (usually by hand) for a certain use
Import Files: to transfer (as files or data) from one format to another usually within a new file
Key Point: important facts or pieces of information which must be included in a presentation
Knowledge of Subject Narration: being aware of all topics in a presentation so that your audience fully understands
your points
Multimedia: using more than one medium of expression or communication
Overlay: a graphical computer display that can be superimposed on another
Presentation: a demonstration or display of a product or idea
Slides: single pages of a presentation
Sound Effects: sound other than speech or music made artificially for use in a presentation
Story Board: graphic organizers such as a series of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of
previsualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic or interactive media sequence, including Web site
interactivity
Tile: arrange (two or more windows) on a computer screen so that they do not overlap
Transition: the visual movements as one slide changes to another
Views: the visual appearances or images of something when looked at in a particular way

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Visual Aid: an item of illustrative matter, such as a film, slide, or model, designed to supplement written or spoken
information so that it can be understood more easily

Unit 8
Activate: to make a chart sheet or worksheet the active, or selected, sheet. The sheet that you activate determines
which tabs are displayed. To activate a sheet, click the tab for the sheet in the workbook.
Active cell: the selected cell in which data is entered when you begin typing. Only one cell is active at a time. The
active cell is bounded by a heavy border.
Active sheet: the sheet that you're working on in a workbook. The name on the tab of the active sheet is bold.
Argument: the values that a function uses to perform operations or calculations. The type of argument a function
uses is specific to the function. Common arguments that are used within functions include numbers, text, cell
references, and names.
Autoformat: a built-in collection of cell formats (such as font size, patterns, and alignment) that you can apply to a
range of data. Excel determines the levels of summary and detail in the selected range and applies the formats
accordingly.
Axis: a line bordering the chart plot area used as a frame of reference for measurement. The y-axis is usually the
vertical axis and contains data. The x-axis is usually the horizontal axis and contains categories.
Border: a decorative line that can be applied to worksheet cells or objects, such as charts, pictures, or text boxes.
Borders distinguish, emphasize, or group items
Cell: a box formed by the intersection of a row and column in a worksheet or a table, in which you enter
information
Cell Reference: the set of coordinates that a cell occupies on a worksheet. For example, the reference of the cell
that appears at the intersection of column B and row 3 is B3.
Chart Area: the entire chart and all its elements.
Chart Sheet: a sheet in a workbook that contains only a chart. A chart sheet is beneficial when you want to view a
chart or a PivotChart report separately from worksheet data or a PivotTable report.
Column: appear vertically and are identified by letters at the top of the worksheet window
Column Heading: the lettered or numbered gray area at the top of each column. Click the column heading to select
an entire column. To increase or decrease the width of a column, drag the line to the right of the column heading.
Comparison Criteria: a set of search conditions that is used to find data. Comparison criteria can be a series of
characters that you want to match, such as "Northwind Traders," or an expression, such as ">300."
Comparison Operator: a sign that is used in comparison criteria to compare two values. The six standards are =
(equal to), > (greater than), < (less than), >= (greater than or equal to), <= (less than or equal to), and <> (not equal
to).
Conditional Format: a format, such as cell shading or font color, that Excel automatically applies to cells if a
specified condition is true
Constant: a value that is not calculated. For example, the number 210 and the text "Quarterly Earnings" are
constants. An expression, or a value resulting from an expression, is not a constant.
Criteria: conditions you specify to limit which records are included in the result set of a query. For example, the
following criterion selects records for which the value for the Order Amount field is greater than 30,000: Order
Amount > 30000.
Data Label: a label that provides additional information about a data marker, which represents a single data point
or value that originates from a datasheet cell

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Data Marker: a bar, area, dot, slice, or other symbol in a chart that represents a single data point or value that
originates from a datasheet cell. Related data markers in a chart constitute a data series.
Data Points: individual values that are plotted in a chart. Related data points make up a data series. Data points are
represented by bars, columns, lines, slices, dots, and other shapes. These shapes are called data markers.
Data Series: related data points that are plotted in a chart. Each data series in a chart has a unique color or pattern
and is represented in the chart legend. You can plot one or more data series in a chart. Pie charts have only one
data series.
Data Source: a stored set of "source" information used to connect to a database. A data source can include the
name and location of the database server, the name of the database driver, and information that the database
needs when you log on.
Database: a collection of data related to a particular subject or purpose. Within a database, information about a
particular entity, such as an employee or order, is categorized into tables, records, and fields.
Default Startup Workbook: the new, unsaved workbook that is displayed when you start Excel. The default startup
workbook is displayed only if you have not included other workbooks in the XLStart folder.
Dependents: cells that contain formulas that refer to other cells. For example, if cell D10 contains the formula =B5,
cell D10 is a dependent of cell B5.
Embedded Chart: a chart that is placed on a worksheet rather than on a separate chart sheet. Embedded charts
are beneficial when you want to view or print a chart or a PivotChart report with its source data or other
information in a worksheet.
Excel Table: formerly known as an Excel list; allows you to create, format, and expand an Excel table to organize
the data on your worksheet.
Expression: a combination of operators, field names, functions, literals, and constants that evaluates to a single
value. Expressions can specify criteria (such as Order Amount>10000) or perform calculations on field values (such
as Price*Quantity).
External Data: data that is stored outside of Excel. Examples include databases created using Access, dBASE, SQL
Server, or a Web server.
External Data Range: a range of data that is brought into a worksheet but that originates outside of Excel, such as
in a database or text file. In Excel, you can format the data or use it in calculations as you would any other data.
External Reference: a reference to a cell or range on a sheet in another Excel workbook, or a reference to a defined
name in another workbook.
Fill Handle: the small black square in the lower-right corner of the selection. When you point to the fill handle, the
pointer changes to a black cross.
Filter: to display only the rows in a list that satisfy the conditions you specify. You use the autofilter command to
display rows that match one or more specific values, calculated values, or conditions.
Font: a graphic design applied to all numerals, symbols, and alphabetic characters; also called “type” or “typeface.”
Arial and Courier New are examples of fonts. Fonts usually come in different sizes, such as 10 point, and various
styles, such as bold.
Formula: a sequence of values, cell references, names, functions, or operators in a cell that together produce a
new value. A formula always begins with an equal sign (=).
Formula bar: a bar at the top of the Excel window that you use to enter or edit values or formulas in cells or charts;
displays the constant value or formula stored in the active cell
Formula Palette: a tool that helps you create or edit a formula and also provides information about functions and
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Function (Office Excel): a prewritten formula that takes a value or values, performs an operation, and returns a
value or values. Use functions to simplify and shorten formulas on a worksheet, especially those that perform
lengthy or complex calculations.
Grid: a set of intersecting lines used to align objects.
Gridlines in Charts: lines you can add to a chart that make it easier to view and evaluate data. Gridlines extend
from the tick marks on an axis across the plot area.
Item: a subcategory of a field in PivotTable and PivotChart reports. For instance, the field "Month" could have
items such as "January," "February," and so on.
Justify: to adjust horizontal spacing so that text is aligned evenly along both the left and right margins. Justifying
text creates a smooth edge on both sides.
Legend: a box that identifies the patterns or colors that are assigned to the data series or categories in a chart
Locked Field or Record: The condition of a record, field, or other object in a database that permits it to be viewed
but not changed (read-only) in Query
Merged Cell: a single cell that is created by combining two or more selected cells. The cell reference for a merged
cell is the upper-left cell in the original selected range.
Microsoft Office Excel: the spreadsheet program in Microsoft Office
Moving Border: an animated border that appears around a worksheet range that has been cut or copied. To cancel
a moving border, press ESC.
Name Box: box at left end of the formula bar that identifies the selected cell, chart item, or drawing object. To
name a cell or range, type the name in the Name box and press ENTER. To move to and select a named cell, click
its name in the Name box.
Operand: items on either side of an operator in a formula. In Excel, operands can be values, cell references, names,
labels, and functions.
Operator: a sign or symbol that specifies the type of calculation to perform within an expression. There are
mathematical, comparison, logical, and reference operators.
Page break: divider that breaks a worksheet into separate pages for printing. Excel inserts automatic page breaks
based on the paper size, margin settings, scaling options, and the positions of any manual page breaks that you
insert.
Page Break Preview: worksheet view that displays the areas to be printed and the locations of page breaks. The
area to be printed is displayed in white, automatic page breaks appear as dashed lines, and manual page breaks
appear as solid lines.
Paste Area: the target destination for data that has been cut or copied by using the Office Clipboard.
Plot Area: in a 2-D chart, the area bounded by the axes, including all data series; in a 3-D chart, the area bounded
by the axes, including the data series, category names, tick-mark labels, and axis titles
Print Area: one or more ranges of cells that you designate to print when you do not want to print the entire
worksheet. If a worksheet includes a print area, only the print area is printed.
Print Titles: row or column labels that are printed at the top of or on the left side of every page on a printed
worksheet
Range: two or more cells on a sheet; a group of selected cells. The cells in a range can be adjacent or nonadjacent.
Range Reference: identifies the range, which is the cell in its upper-left corner and the cell in its lower-right corner,
separated by a colon (e.g., A3:C5)
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Refresh (external data range) : to update data from an external data source. Each time you refresh data, you see
the most recent version of the information in the database, including any changes that were made to the data.
Relative Reference: in a formula, the address of a cell based on the relative position of the cell that contains the
formula and the cell referred to. If you copy the formula, the reference automatically adjusts. A relative reference
takes the form A1.
Remote Reference: a reference to data stored in a document from another program
Rows: appear horizontally and are identified by numbers on the left side of the worksheet window
Row Heading: the numbered gray area to the left of each row. Click the row heading to select an entire row. To
increase or decrease the height of a row, drag the line below the row heading
Scroll Lock: allows the arrow keys to scroll the active sheet rather than make a different cell active. To turn scroll
lock off or on, press the SCROLL LOCK key.
Select: to highlight a cell or range of cells on a worksheet. The selected cells will be affected by the next command
or action.
Select All button: the gray rectangle in the upper-left corner of a datasheet where the row and column headings
meet. Click this button to select all cells on a datasheet.
Shared Workbook: a workbook set up to allow multiple users on a network to view and make changes at the same
time. Each user who saves the workbook sees the changes made by other users.
Sheet Tab: where the name of each worksheet appears
Sort Order: a way to arrange data based on value or data type. You can sort data alphabetically, numerically, or by
date. Sort orders use an ascending (1 to 9, A to Z) or descending (9 to 1, Z to A) order.
Spreadsheet: a grid of rows and columns in which you enter text, numbers, and the results of calculations
Template: a workbook that you create and use as the basis for other similar workbooks. You can create templates
for workbooks and worksheets. The default template for workbooks is called Book.xlt. The default template for
worksheets is called Sheet.xlt.
Text Box: a rectangular object on a worksheet or chart in which you can type text
Tick Marks and Tick-Mark Labels: tick marks are small lines of measurement, similar to divisions on a ruler, that
intersect an axis. Tick-mark labels identify the categories, values, or series in the chart.
Title: descriptive text that is automatically aligned to an axis or centered at the top of a chart
Value Axis: a chart axis that displays scaled numerical values.
Workbook: a spreadsheet program file that you create in Excel. A workbook contains worksheets of rows and
columns in which you can enter and calculate data.
Worksheet: a computerized spreadsheet; the primary document that you use in Excel to store and work with data;
also called a “spreadsheet.” A worksheet consists of cells that are organized into columns and rows; a worksheet is
always stored in a workbook.
Workspace File: a file that saves display information about open workbooks so that you can later resume work
with the same window sizes, print areas, screen magnification, and display settings. A workspace file does not
contain the workbooks themselves.
Wrap: in text, to break a line of text automatically on reaching a margin or object and continue the text on a new
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Unit 9
Application: (also referred to as an “App” ) a program that is accessed via Web browser over the Internet. Many
apps are available for purchase in a mobile format for smart phones and devices.
Blog: a Web site, maintained by an individual or group, with commentary, descriptions of events, or other media
such as graphics or video. “Blog” can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.
Facebook: a free-access social networking website that is operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. Users
can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region to connect and interact with other people.
People can also add friends and send them messages, as well as update their personal profiles to notify friends
about themselves.
Forum: an online equivalent of a bulletin board. People participating in an online forum can build bonds around
certain topics or areas of interest.
MySpace: a social networking Web site with an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles,
blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos
Podcast: a digital audio or visual file that can be downloaded to a computer or mobile device. Usually podcasts are
in serial form, with a consistent host or format. Podcasts are not limited to Apple’s iPod or iPhone and can be
downloaded using a variety of free multimedia programs, including iTunes, Windows Media Player and Winamp.
Smartphone: any cell phone that has the ability to connect to the Internet. Some examples include the iPhone,
Blackberry and Droid.
Social Media: used to describe various websites or other forms of technology where people can connect and
interact with one another and share information
Twitter: a free social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read other users’
updates known as “tweets.” Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length which are displayed on
the user’s profile page and delivered to other users (known as “followers”) who have subscribed to them. Web 2.0:
a perceived second generation of Web development and design that facilitates communication, secure information
sharing, interoperability, and collaboration on the Internet. Web 2.0 concepts have led to the development and
evolution of Web-based communities and applications, such as social-networking sites, video-sharing sites, wikis,
and blogs.
Wiki: a collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone with access to contribute or modify content. The best
example is Wikipedia.

Unit 10
Career: an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress
Career Cluster: a concept that provides students with a context for studying traditional academics and learning the
skills specific to a career and provides U.S. schools with a structure for organizing or restructuring curriculum,
offering classes composed around a common theme, such as interest
Certificates: a document serving as evidence or as written testimony, as of status, qualifications, privileges, or the
truth of something
Education: information about or training in a particular field or subject
IHL (Institutions of Higher Learning): refers to an institution beyond the high school level, such as academies,
universities, colleges, seminaries, institutes of technology, and certain other collegiate-level institutions, such as
vocational schools, trade schools, and career colleges, that award academic degrees or professional certifications.
Postsecondary Education: tertiary education, also referred to as third stage, third level, and post-secondary
education, is the educational level following the completion of a school providing a secondary education, such as a
high school, secondary school, university-preparatory school, or gymnasium.

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Salary: a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual
sum, made by an employer to an employee.
Secondary Education: education beyond the elementary grades; provided by a high school or college preparatory
school
Skills: particular abilities to perform tasks well
Training: the action of teaching a person a particular skill or type of behavior
Wage: A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee,
usually a manual or unskilled worker.
Workforce: the people engaged in or available for work, either in a country or area or in a particular company or
industry

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Appendix C: 21st Century Skills 1

21st Century Crosswalk for Technology Foundations

Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10

21st Century Standards

CS1 X X X X X
CS2 X X X
CS3 X X X X
CS4 X
CS5 X X
CS6 X X X X X
CS7 X X X X X
CS8 X X X X X X X
CS9 X X X X X X X X X
CS10 X X X X X X X
CS11 X X X X X X X X X
CS12 X X
CS13 X X X X X
CS14 X X X X
CS15 X X X X
CS16 X X X X

CSS1-21st Century Themes

CS1 Global Awareness

1. Using 21st Century Skills to understand and address global issues
2. Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures,
religions, and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue in personal, work, and
community contexts
3. Understanding other nations and cultures, including the use of non-English languages
CS2 Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy
1. Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices
2. Understanding the role of the economy in society
3. Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options
CS3 Civic Literacy
1. Participating effectively in civic life through knowing how to stay informed and understanding
governmental processes
2. Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national, and global levels
3. Understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions
CS4 Health Literacy
1. Obtaining, interpreting, and understanding basic health information and services and using such
information and services in ways that enhance health
2. Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition,
exercise, risk avoidance, and stress reduction
3. Using available information to make appropriate health-related decisions
4. Establishing and monitoring personal and family health goals
5. Understanding national and international public health and safety issues

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21st century skills. (n.d.). Washington, DC: Partnership for 21st Century Skills.

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 CS5 Environmental Literacy
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and
conditions affecting it, particularly as relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water, and
ecosystems.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g.,
population growth, population development, resource consumption rate, etc.).
3. Investigate and analyze environmental issues, and make accurate conclusions about effective
solutions.
4. Take individual and collective action toward addressing environmental challenges (e.g.,
participating in global actions, designing solutions that inspire action on environmental issues).

CSS2-Learning and Innovation Skills

CS6 Creativity and Innovation

1. Think Creatively
2. Work Creatively with Others
3. Implement Innovations
CS7 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
1. Reason Effectively
2. Use Systems Thinking
3. Make Judgments and Decisions
4. Solve Problems
CS8 Communication and Collaboration
1. Communicate Clearly
2. Collaborate with Others

CSS3-Information, Media and Technology Skills

CS9 Information Literacy

1. Access and Evaluate Information
2. Use and Manage Information
CS10 Media Literacy
1. Analyze Media
2. Create Media Products
CS11 ICT Literacy
1. Apply Technology Effectively

CSS4-Life and Career Skills

CS12 Flexibility and Adaptability

1. Adapt to Change
2. Be Flexible
CS13 Initiative and Self-Direction
1. Manage Goals and Time
2. Work Independently
3. Be Self-Directed Learners
CS14 Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
1. Interact Effectively with Others
2. Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
CS15 Productivity and Accountability
1. Manage Projects

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 2. Produce Results
CS16 Leadership and Responsibility
1. Guide and Lead Others
2. Be Responsible to Others

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Appendix D: Common Core Standards
Common Core Crosswalk for Technology Foundations

Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10

Common Core Standards

CCR1 X X X X X X X X
CCR2 X X X X X X X
CCR3
CCR4
CCR5
CCR6
CCR7 X
CCR8 X
CCR9
CCR10
CCW1
CCW2
CCW3
CCW4 X
CCW5 X
CCW6 X X X X
CCW7 X
CCW8 X X X
CCW9 X
CCW10
CCSL1 X X X X X X
CCSL2 X X X X X
CCSL3 X X X X X
CCSL4 X X X X X
CCSL5 X X X
CCSL6 X X X
CCL1 X X
CCL2 X X
CCL3 X X
CCL4
CCL5
CCL6

English Language Arts (6-12)

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading

Key Ideas and Details

CCR1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite
specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

CCR2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key
supporting details and ideas.

CCR3: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.

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Craft and Structure

CCR4: Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical,
connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.

CCR5: Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of
the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.

CCR6: Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

CCR7: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.

CCR8: Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the
reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

CCR9: Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to
compare the approaches the authors take.

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

CCR10: Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Mathematics (High School)

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing

Text Types and Purposes

CCW1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid
reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

CCW2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly
and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

CCW3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-
chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

Production and Distribution of Writing

CCW4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

CCW5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach.

CCW6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and
collaborate with others.

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Research to Build and Present Knowledge

CCW7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions,
demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

CCW8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and
accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.

CCW9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Range of Writing

CCW10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and
shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening

Comprehension and Collaboration

CCSL1: Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse
partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

CCSL2: Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually,
quantitatively, and orally.

CCSL3: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

CCSL4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of
reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

CCSL5: Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance
understanding of presentations.

CCSL6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of
formal English when indicated or appropriate.

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language

Conventions of Standard English

CCL1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.

CCL2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.

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Knowledge of Language

CCL3: Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make
effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

CCL4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using
context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference
materials, as appropriate.

CCL5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.

CCL6: Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases
sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level;
demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase
important to comprehension or expression.

Mathematics (High School)

Number and Quantity

The Real Number System

CCM1: Extend the properties of exponents to rational exponents.

CCM2: Use properties of rational and irrational numbers.

Quantities

CCM3: Reason quantitatively and use units to solve problems.

The Complex Number System

CCM4: Perform arithmetic operations with complex numbers.

CCM5: Represent complex numbers and their operations on the complex plane.

CCM6: Use complex numbers in polynomial identities and equations.

Vector and Matrix Quantities

CCM7: Represent and model with vector quantities.

CCM8: Perform operations on vectors.

CCM9: Perform operations on matrices and use matrices in applications.

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Algebra

Interpret the structure of expressions

CCM10: Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems.

Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions

CCM11: Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials.

CCM12: Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials.

CCM13: Use polynomial identities to solve problems.

CCM14: Rewrite rational expressions.

Creating Equations

CCM15: Create equations that describe numbers or relationships.

Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities

CCM16: Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning, and explain the reasoning.

CCM17: Solve equations and inequalities in one variable.

CCM18: Solve systems of equations.

CCM19: Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically.

Functions

CCM20: Understand the concept of a function and use function notation.

CCM21: Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of the context.

CCM22: Analyze functions using different representations.

Building Functions

CCM23: Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities.

CCM24: Build new functions from existing functions.

Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models

CCM25: Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models, and solve problems.

CCM26: Interpret expressions for functions in terms of the situation they model.

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Trigonometric Functions

CCM27: Extend the domain of trigonometric functions using the unit circle.

CCM28: Model periodic phenomena with trigonometric functions.

CCM29: Prove and apply trigonometric identities.

Geometry

CCM30: Experiment with transformations in the plane.

CCM31: Understand congruence in terms of rigid motions.

CCM32: Prove geometric theorems.

CCM33: Make geometric constructions.

Similarity, Right Triangles, and Trigonometry

CCM34: Understand similarity in terms of similarity transformations.

CCM35: Prove theorems involving similarity.

CCM36: Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles.

CCM37: Apply trigonometry to general triangles.

Circles

CCM38: Understand and apply theorems about circles.

CCM39: Find arc lengths and areas of sectors of circles.

Expressing Geometric Properties with Equations

CCM40: Translate between the geometric description and the equation for a conic section.

CCM41: Use coordinates to prove simple geometric theorems algebraically.

Geometric Measurement and Dimension

CCM42: Explain volume formulas, and use them to solve problems.

CCM43: Visualize relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects.

Modeling with Geometry

CCM44: Apply geometric concepts in modeling situations.

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Statistics and Probability

CCM45: Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable.

CCM46: Summarize, represent, and interpret data on two categorical and quantitative variables.

CCM47: Interpret linear models.

Making Inferences and Justifying Conclusions

CCM48: Understand and evaluate random processes underlying statistical experiments.

CCM49: Make inferences and justify conclusions from sample surveys, experiments, and observational
studies.

Conditional Probability and the Rules of Probability

CCM50: Understand independence and conditional probability and use them to interpret data.

CCM51: Use the rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events in a uniform probability
model.

Using Probability to Make Decisions

CCM52: Calculate expected values and use them to solve problems.

CCM53: Use probability to evaluate outcomes of decisions.

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Appendix E: National Educational Technology
Standards for Students (NETS-S)
NETS Crosswalk for Technology Foundations

Course Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10

NETS
Standards
T1 x x x x x x
T2 x x x x x x x x x
T3 x x x x x x x x x
T4 x x x x x x x x
T5 x x x x x x x x
T6 x x x x x x x x x

T1 Creativity and Innovation

T2 Communication and Collaboration
T3 Research and Information Fluency
T4 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
T5 Digital Citizenship
T6 Technology Operations and Concepts

T1 Creativity and Innovation

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and
processes using technology. Students do the following:
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities.

T2 Communication and Collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a
distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students do the following:
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital
environments and media.
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and
formats.
c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.
d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

T3 Research and Information Fluency

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students do the following:
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry.
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of
sources and media.
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific
tasks.

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 d. Process data and report results.

T4 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Students use critical-thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and
make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students do the following:
a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

T5 Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and
ethical behavior. Students do the following:
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and
productivity.
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

T6 Technology Operations and Concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students
do the following:
a. Understand and use technology systems.
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively.
c. Troubleshoot systems and applications.
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

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