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Ms. Larsen's Class!  

larsen.pamela.j@muscogee.k12.ga.us

Every Friday is Code Day!  
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Basics
Python, Java
Code.org Express Course

Homework:
No homework - ever!

Supplies:
Personal earbuds are recommended. 

Donations Appreciated:
Hand sanitizer, paper towels, bleach-free disinfectant wipes

GA Department of Education - Description of the 8th grade Business and Computer Science course:

Using project based instruction students are introduced to the principles of business in the 21st century while refreshing their keyboarding skills. This course should also help students to use computers effectively in their lives, thus providing a connection of computer science and business careers. In this course, middle school students build a knowledge base of computer applications, information systems, internet safety, 21st century skills, and business and computer science careers of the 21st century. Exposure to networking and programming will also be important threads in this course.

Standards covered in 8th grade classes:
Demonstrate effective communications skills
Develop problem solving skills
Exhibit critical thinking
Reinforce keyboarding techniques
Explore career pathways
Intro to:
     Accounting
     Risk Management
     Entrepreneurship 
     Neworking (WAN, LAN etc.)
     Business Law
     Marketing
     Economics
     Personal Finance
New topic this year:  Cybersecurity 

GA Department of Education - Description of the 7th grade Business and Computer Science course:

Using project based instruction; students are introduced to the principles of business in the 21st century while refreshing their keyboarding skills. This course should also help students to use computers effectively in their lives, thus providing a connection of computer science and business careers. In this course, middle school students build a knowledge base of computer applications, information systems, internet safety, 21st century skills, and business and computer science careers of the 21st century. Exposure to networking and programming will also be important threads in this course.

Standards covered in 7th grade classes:
Students will reinforce keyboarding technique
Demonstrate employability skills
    working in teams, problem solving, organizational skills 
Explore career pathways in Business and Computer Science
Utilize and master computer application software:
     Word processing 
     Spreadsheet
     Database
     Presentation/Multi-Media
     Web design 
     Desktop publishing
Internet and Internet Safety
Business and Computer Science career exploration
Career requirements research
     Job responsibilities, employment trends, opportunities in business careers
New topic this year:  Cybersecurity

These are the topics that will be covered in my 6th Grade classes:  

Office 365 and working in the Cloud
Collaboration and Office 365
Word and Word Online
PowerPoint and PowerPoint Online
Microsoft Excel
Internal parts of the Computer
Choosing a Computer
The Viral World
Internet Research and Credibility 
Internet Safety
Digital Relationship and Respect
Cyberbullying
Career Research
Cybersecurity
Typing 
Multi-media projects:
editing images, editing videos, editing music, screen-recordings, animations

Links to the Georgia Department of Education Standards:

6th Grade Business and Computer Science StandardsLinks to an external site.

7th Grade Business and Computer Science StandardsLinks to an external site.

8th Grade Business and Computer Science StandardsLinks to an external site.

 

 

 

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