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6th grade castle	Mrs. P. Dean-McGruder
Lovinggood Middle School	Business Education Teacher
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will provide you with project-based instruction that introduces you to the principles of business in the 21st century while refreshing your keyboarding skills. The curriculum will help you to use computers effectively in your life, while providing a connection of computer science and business concepts. Throughout the nine weeks you will engage in the following units enriched with "Royal Teaching and Learning:"

Computer Applications:
Lords and Ladies will acquire basic knowledge and skills of desktop publishing and presentation software. Skills are demonstrated by creating projects. Recruits will apply desktop publishing and presentation skills in designing a new computer idea. Recruits will apply the steps in the writing process along with word processing skills to compose a technical writing assignment. Recruits will utilize web base games and activities to learn vital information to prepare for periodic evaluations.

Computer Fundamentals:
Lords and Ladies will be introduced to the basic components and evolution of computer equipment. Their training will consist of teaching them how computers work. They will identify important internal and external hardware devices and learn the relationship of computer hardware and software. They will then make some predictions about the future of computers. Using multimedia and desktop publishing software they will collaborate, design and present their new computer.

Multimedia presentations of computer parts:
History of Computers
The Processor
Output Devices
Storage Devices
The Abacus in use
Emperor Chair
Tabletop computer
Computer Hardware
Microprocessor

Keyboarding and Ergonomics:
Lords and Ladies will utilize the "Typing Time" software to develop and enhance their keyboarding skills. They will develop keyboarding skills by touch with speed (Gross Words A Minute-GWAM) and accuracy. They will complete typing tests or typing competitions twice a week. Typing tests are given based on GWAM goals. Some recruits will master the skill of typing by obtaining 35 GWAM or higher with 3 or fewer errors.

21st Century Skills:
Lords and Ladies will demonstrate employability skills such as working in a team, problem solving and organizational skills. They will develop and model employability skills.

Literacy in the Content:
Lords and Ladies of the Computer and Keyboarding Castle will enhance reading in all curriculum areas. Students will use research and technology to support writing. Students will use the writing the process to develop, revise and evaluate writing. Students will build vocabulary knowledge.

Below you will find the evaluation scale for all trainings;

Typing Tests Scale

Above 30 GWAM=90 or higher A
29-20 GWAM=89-80 B
19-14 GWAM=79-74 C
13-10 GWAM=73-70 D
Below 9 GWAM=69-below F

Keyboarding and Ergonomics 35%
Computer Applications 30%
21st Century Skills 20%
Literacy in the Content 15%