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8th Grade Battalion	Mrs. Dean-McGruder
Lovinggood Middle School
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Welcome Recruits to the Business Barracks. As your Commander of the Business Barracks, I 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. This year I look forward to "Training Your Brains for Higher Order Thinking." In order to accomplish my objective, you will undergo three different levels of training (basic, intermediate and advance). Your training will come in different forms; discussions, online activities, demonstrations, projects, assignments, etc. I expect each of you to give 110% during your nine week training course because "your output is determined by your input."

You will participate in the following trainings:

Business Foundations: (webquest)
Recruits will explore multiple career pathways and their interrelatedness. They will become acquainted with the array of careers in society. Recruits will examine educational requirements, job responsibilities, employment trends and opportunities within different career pathways. Recruits will understand concepts and processes associated with successful entrepreneurial performance. Recruits will examine the basics of entrepreneurship and develop a new business idea. Recruits will explain the fundamental concepts of business ownership. Volunteers or guest speakers needed.

Computer Applications:
Recruits will show mastery of computer application software that encompasses word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and desktop publishing. Skills are demonstrated by creating projects. Recruits will utilize desktop publishing to develop an Individual Career Plan (ICP) reflecting their personal traits and values. Recruits will utilize Microsoft Excel to create graphs and charts to display their income and expenses from operating their online business (lemonade stand). Recruits will utilize Microsoft PowerPoint to design business presentations. Recruits will utilize web page design software. Recruits will utilize web base games and activities to learn and obtain vital information to prepare for periodic evaluations and complete assignments/projects.

21st Century Skills:
Recruits will demonstrate employability skills such as working on a team, problem solving and organizational skills. Students will develop and model employability skills. Recruits will exhibit critical thinking. Recruits will participate in a variety of activities that demonstrate 21st century employability skills.

Keyboarding and Ergonomics:
Recruits will utilize the "MicroType 4" software to develop and enhance their keyboarding skills. Recruits will develop keyboarding skills by touch with speed (Gross Words A Minute-GWAM) and accuracy. Recruits will complete typing test or typing competitions twice a week. Some recruits will master the skill of typing by obtaining 35 GWAM or higher with 3 or fewer errors.

Literacy in the Content:
Students 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 scales for all trainings;

TYPING TEST 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

EVALUATION SCALE

Business Foundations 25%
Keyboarding and Ergonomics 30%
21st Century Skills 15%
Computer Applications 25%
Literacy in the Content 5%