8th Grade Business / Technology Overview 2013-2014

Unit Digital Citizenship Content Standards

Digital Citizenship (NETS) Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. National Business Education Assoc Standard 1: Impact on Society Assess the impact of information technology in a global society. National Sexuality Education Standards (HR.8.SM.2): Healthy Relationships Describe strategies to use social media safely, legally, and respectfully. Iowa Core Technology Literacy: Understand the legal and ethical issues of technology as related to individuals, cultures, and societies. Common Core English Language Arts / Writing W6.8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making (NETS) Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Graduates possess technological and information literacy -They understand, manage and create oral, written and multimedia communication.

Content Topics Internet Social Media Safety Legal, ethical, responsible and respectful use of technology Netiquette Sexting

Vocabulary Online privacy and security Cyberbullying Online predator Chat rooms Netiquette Digital drama Expectations of privacy Internet Service Provider (ISP) Copyright Fair use Plagiarism Intellectual property rights Credible resources Email Instant messaging Text Characters Spam Blog Edomodo Moodle SkyDrive Shared folders

I Can
Report cyberbullying and other inappropriate behavior conducted on the Internet to the appropriate authorities. Recognize online dangers and know how to take appropriate actions to protect myself while using the internet and social media. Correctly use MLA to site references and know when it is required. Evaluate the accuracy, relevancy and appropriateness of electronic information sources. Work with multiple teammates to complete a tasks at least two different kinds of Web 2.0 Technology Tools. Develop and follow an action plan for collaborative activities. Create communication using proper etiquette for various audiences

8th Grade Business / Technology Overview 2013-2014

Unit Computer Applications Content Standards
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making (NETS) Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Technology Operations and Concepts (NETS) Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations. * Select and Use applications effectively and productively National Business Education Associations. Standard IV: Input Technologies Use various input technologies to enter and manipulate information appropriately.

Content Topics Presentation Spreadsheets

Vocabulary Cell address Column Row Sheet Slide Theme Transitions Animation Background

I Can
Follow step-by-step directions to produce a graphic chart from a spreadsheet using the following: autofill, product, payment, multiple sheets/formulas, best graphs and practical application Create a presentation using basic presentation tools

National Business Education Association: Standard 6: Interactive Multimedia Use multimedia software to create media rich projects.

Unit Financial Literacy

Content Standards
Iowa Core Financial Literacy: Model the process of financial planning based on personal prioritization of wants and needs. Iowa Core Financial Literacy: Create an effective spending plan using informed decision-making skills. Iowa Core Financial Literacy: Recognize appropriate use of credit and its impact on an individuals financial security. Iowa Core Financial Literacy: Evaluate various risks to personal identity and create a plan for ongoing protection. Iowa Core Financial Literacy: Evaluate possible options for investing as means to attain ones goals.

Content Topics Financial Literacy

Vocabulary Budget Credit card Debt Deductible Co-pay Entrepreneurs Gross income Insurance Interest Net income Opportunity cost Policy Premium Risk

I Can
Create a budget that demonstrates that I know the relationship between income and expenses. Clearly define salary and demonstrate that I understand the relationship between career and income. Understand the correlation of careers to education level and income potential,

8th Grade Business / Technology Overview 2013-2014

Iowa Core Financial Literacy: Demonstrate ethical financial decision making skills and assess how these decisions might impact the broader community.

Values Webbing

Career Exploration

In 2008, Iowa Code section 279.61, passed requiring students to complete a career and th educational planning called the 8 grade Plan. Each Iowa school will cooperate with the student to create an electronic portfolio and add state components to the portfolio using the state designated career information system. These state components include assessments and survey, career research, course plan building, education linkages, and financial aid and career development activities that assist with their future. The state components are developmentally appropriate for the grade level of the student, and the assessments and activities in which successive Guideway build on the established portfolio. Students can revise their career and educational plans as they mature and learn more about themselves and their interests and abilities. State of Iowa Required 8 Grade Components Create an electronic student portfolio Complete a career interest assessment Complete a career cluster assessment and identify a career cluster of interest Build a course plan for high school/postsecondary A parent approval and signature form (electronic or printed)
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Career Exploration

Match my individual skills to possible career clusters. Understand the benefits of early career planning Interpret my results from the career assessment and create goals that align with my career focus. Understand the roles of an entrepreneur. Publish and present a marketing piece to a specific audience