6th grade castle
Lovinggood Middle School Business Education Teacher
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The 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 higherA
29-20 GWAM=89-80B
19-14 GWAM=79-74C
13-10 GWAM=73-70D
Below 9 GWAM=69-belowF


Keyboarding and Ergonomics35%
Computer Applications30%
21st Century Skills20%
Literacy in the Content15%

My Quia activities and quizzes
Internet 101 Facts
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Internet 101 Facts Review
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Internet 101 Facts Review
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Internet 101 Facts Review
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Internet 101 Facts Test
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Internet Vocabulary quiz (facts 1-19)
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Technology in Your Life Test
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Internet Facts (1-10) Quiz
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New Computer Design-6A - 3rd nine weeks 2012
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Internet vocabulary quiz (19-36)
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6th Grade-Jeopardy
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6th Grade Computer Literacy Review
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6th Grade Keyboarding Final 4th nine weeks -2012
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New Computer Design-6A - 4th nine weeks 2012
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New Computer Design-6B - 4th nine weeks 2012
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