BCI 1-Word Processing Unit 1 Calendar: Timeframe: 12 Weeks Amy Neel Level/Grade: 9-12 1
Unit Objectives: Upon completing this unit of study, students will: Create, save and print documents Revise documents using basic editing commands Demonstrate basic formatting techniques Apply common word processing tools Understand and use proofreader s marks Insert and manipulate clip art and tables Practice advanced formatting techniques Work with multiple documents Amy Neel Lesson on Word Processing Concepts-PART 1: Definitions: Word Processing, Insertion Point, Title Bar, Menu Bar, Standard Toolbar, Formatting Toolbar, Ruler, End-of-File Marker, View Buttons, Scroll Bars, Status Bar, Icons, Word Wrap, Selecting, Formatting, Spelling Checkers, Grammar Checkers, Thesaurus, Proofreader s Marks, Random Access Memory, Portrait, Landscape Lesson on Word Processing Preview-PART 2: Key data, Save, and Print Recall a file, Save with a new name, Sort Insert, Delete, Undo Line Spacing and Left Tabs Insert Blank Lines, Spell Check Decimal Tabs in a Two-Column Table Lesson on Word Processing Practice-PART 3: Margins, Spell Check, Left Justification-Personal Letters Margins, Line Spacing, Proofreader s Marks Business Letters Templates for Memos and Letters Setting Tabs Vertical Centering Auto Correct Format Paintbrush Lesson on Word Processing Reinforcement-PART 4: Creating a restaurant menu Three-column tables Reports Creating a test document and answer key Leader tabs-create a questionnaire Lesson on Word Processing Review-PART 5: 2
Activity Type: Lecture with Cornell Notes Guided Practice with use of data projector to demonstrate work Handouts TEKS: The student uses word processing technology. 3a. The student identifies customary styles of business documents 3b. The student uses the touch system to input data keyboard, keypad 3c. The student demonstrates basic writing techniques 3d. The student edits a variety of written documents 3e. The student produces business documents including business letters, business reports, integrating charts and graphics, research papers, statistical data tables, one-page newsletters, resumes Materials: Computer Software Textbooks Internet SE Modifications: Extra Assistance Extended Time Shortened Assignments Oral Administration Resources: Microsoft Clip Art Gallery TA TEKS: 126.24. (C)1 (C) 2 (C) 3 GT Modifications: Peer Tutoring Extra Projects Evaluation Methods: Demonstrate Daily Proficiency Weekly Tests Portfolios 3
BCI 1-Spreadsheet Unit 2 Calendar: Timeframe: 8 Weeks Level/Grade: 9-12 4
Unit Objectives: Upon completing this unit of study, students will: Know the parts of a spreadsheet Create, edit, save, and print spreadsheets Enter formulas and functions to calculate data Design effective spreadsheets using basic and advanced formatting commands Analyze data with various types of charts Lesson on Spreadsheet Concepts-PART 1: Definitions: Spreadsheet, Columns, Rows, Cells, Highlight, Cell Pointer, Grids, Menu Bar, Formatting Bar, Active Cell, Cell Reference Block, Edit Line, Entry Line, Formula Bar, Range, Values, Labels, Formulas, Relative Cell Reference, Absolute Cell Reference, Functions, Mathematical Operators Lesson on Spreadsheet Preview-PART 2: Opening existing files, entering data, verifying data, saving Print preview Underline, Bold, Alignments Creating an invoice Inserting rows Entering formulas Copy and Fill Down Lesson on Spreadsheet Practice-PART 3: Attendance and Projects Project-Entering and Verifying data Auto Fill Justifications Lesson on Spreadsheet Preview-PART 4: Schedules & Payroll records Absolute Cell References Formatting Numbers Inserting Columns Currency Borders, Shading, Colors Lesson on Spreadsheet Practice-PART 5: Entering formula functions and formatting cells Percent formats Personal budgets Lesson on Spreadsheet Preview-PART 6: Class Grades 5
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Activity Type: Lecture with Cornell Notes Guided Practice with use of data projector to demonstrate work Handouts Materials: Computer Software Textbooks Internet TEKS: The student uses spreadsheet technology. 4a. The student uses correct mathematical processes, including; add, subtract, multiply, and divide percentages and decimals order of operations principle estimation prediction of patterns of data 4b. The student solves a variety of business problems, including: budget, personal and business payroll, inventory, and invoices balance sheets profit-loss statements income tax preparation charts and graphs SE Modifications: Extra Assistance Extended Time Shortened Assignments Oral Administration Resources: www.nyse.com www.nasdaq.com TA TEKS: 124.26 (C)7 (C)9 GT Modifications: Peer Tutoring Extra Projects Evaluation Methods: Demonstrate Daily Proficiency Weekly Tests Portfolios 7
BCI 1-Database Unit 3 Calendar: Timeframe: 3 1/2 Weeks Level/Grade: 9-12 8
Unit Objectives: Upon completing this unit of study, students will: Create, save, and print a database Add, update, and delete records from a database Insert and format fields Update a database using editing commands Understand and use sort and filter commands Create a report using a database file Create mailing labels using a database file Amy Neel Lesson on Database Concepts-PART 1: Definitions: Database, Records, Fields, Table, Rows, Columns, Field Types, Formats, Width, Length, Record View, Table View, Query, Reports Lesson on Database Preview-PART 2: Entering Field Names, Formatting Fields, Saving, Closing-Career Database Updating Field Widths, Changing Views, Entering Records Changing Column Widths, Inserting New Fields Copy & Paste, Inserting New Records Deleting Records, Landscape Orientation Lesson on Database Practice-PART 3: Same concepts as Part 2 Projects to include School Club Database, Customer Database, Music Collection Database, Employer Database Lesson on Database Preview-PART 4: Creating Reports from databases created Creating Mailing Labels from databases created Creating Filters from databases created Lesson on Database Practice-PART 5: Address Database Address Labels Address Reports Career Planning Lesson on Databases-PART 6 Use the internet to research the 50 states Use the internet to research Presidents of the United States 9
Activity Type: Lecture with Cornell Notes Guided Practice with use of data projector to demonstrate work Handouts Materials: Amy Neel TEKS: The student uses database technology. 5a. The student explains the nature and interrelationships of fields, records, and files in databases. 5b. The student identifies procedures of data management, including: Locate, sort, and organize data Search and query data Retrieve data 5c. The student produces and analyzes business reports Computer Software Textbooks Internet SE Modifications: Extra Assistance Extended Time Shortened Assignments Oral Administration Resources: www.potus.com www.50states.com TA TEKS: 124.26 (C)5 GT Modifications: Peer Tutoring Extra Projects Evaluation Methods: Demonstrate Daily Proficiency Weekly Tests Portfolios 10
BCI Desktop Publishing Unit 4 Calendar: Timeframe: 3 Weeks Level/Grade: 9-12 Unit Objectives: Upon completing this unit of study, students will: Explain the uses of desktop publishing Create and manipulate graphic objects Insert and manipulate clip art Use advanced formatting techniques Insert/Import text in a document Lesson on Desktop Publishing Concepts-PART 1: Definitions: Desktop Publishing, Graphics, Clip Art, Objects, Skewed, Scaled, Group, Arcs, Typeface, Font, Serifs, Sans Serif, Points, Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Grids, Gradients, Rotations Lesson on Desktop Publishing Preview-PART 2: Create lines, drawing shapes, grouping objects, layering, resizing, rotating, flipping Lesson on Desktop Publishing Practice-PART 3: Create fax transmission form Create a map Create a logo Lesson on Desktop Publishing Preview-PART 4: Create a booklet, program, business card Insert Clip art Text wrapping Shading Layouts Create an organizational chart and newsletter Create a certificate and flyer Create name tags 11
Activity Type: Lecture Guided Practice with use of data projector to demonstrate work Handouts TEKS: The student uses desktop publishing technology. 7a. The student identifies technologies available for desktop publishing. 7b. The student identifies customary standards and styles of desktop publishing. 7c. The student creates desktop publications importing text and graphics. 7d. The student, working as a team, creates an instructional manual. Materials: Computer Software Textbooks Internet SE Modifications: Extra Assistance Extended Time Shortened Assignments Oral Administration Resources: Microsoft Clip Art Gallery TA TEKS: 124.26 (C)7,8,9,10,11,12 GT Modifications: Peer Tutoring Extra Projects Evaluation Methods: Demonstrate Daily Proficiency Weekly Tests Portfolios 12
BCI Presentations Unit 5 Calendar: Timeframe: 3 Weeks Level/Grade: 9-12 Unit Objectives: Upon completing this unit of study, students will: Explain the uses of a presentation program Create a presentation Add and delete slides Change slide layout and design and insert clip art Change views and print presentations Lesson on Presentation Concepts-PART 1: Definitions: Presentation, Slide Show, Masters, Backgrounds, Templates, Design Templates, Placeholder Lesson on Presentation Preview-PART 2: Creating new slides Changing font and text size Adding slides Inserting clip art Printing Changing slide design Changing slide order, running the presentation, creating speaker s notes Deleting slides Lesson on Presentation-PART 3: Creating 10-15 slides over a given topic Animating Transitions Oral presentation using data projector 13
Activity Type: Lecture Guided Practice with use of data projector to demonstrate work Handouts TEKS: The student uses presentation management technology. 8a. The student identifies the guidelines for using graphics, fonts, and special effects in presentations. 8b. The student analyzes the effectiveness of multimedia presentations. 8c. The student creates and presents a presentation. Materials: Computer Software Textbooks Internet SE Modifications: Extra Assistance Extended Time Shortened Assignments Oral Administration Resources: Various internet sites Microsoft Clip Art Gallery TA TEKS: 124.26 (C)7,8,9,10,11,12 GT Modifications: Peer Tutoring Extra Projects Evaluation Methods: Demonstrate Daily Proficiency Weekly Tests Portfolios 14
BCI Concepts Unit 6 Calendar: Timeframe: 3 Weeks Level/Grade: 9-12 Activity Type: Trend Studies Career Investigations Questions Key Terms Reinforcement Activities Materials: Computer Software Textbook Internet Template Disks Student Worksheets TEKS: The student selects appropriate technology to address business needs. The student identifies the concepts of a computer network. The student uses computer operating systems and emerging technologies. 2a. The student identifies and explains the functions of various types of technology, hardware, and software used in business. 2b. The student explores functions of emerging technologies. 2c. The student selects hardware and software appropriate for specific tasks. 9a. The student describes the components necessary to establish a network. 9b. The student describes the factors influencing the selection of a networking system. 9c. The student explores and compares the resources available on various types of networks. 10a. The student describes various types of operating systems, environments, and utilities. 10b. The student compares the functions and features of different operating systems, environments, and utilities. 10c. The student uses operating system commands. SE Modifications: Extra Assistance Extended Time Shortened Assignments Oral Administration GT Modifications: Peer Tutoring Group Projects Resources: Various web sites Evaluation Methods: Demonstrate Daily Proficiency Test TA TEKS: Presentation Software 124.26 (C)7,8,9,10,11,12 15
BCI Internet Unit 7 Calendar: Timeframe: 3 Weeks Level/Grade: 9-12 16
Unit Objectives: Upon completing this unit of study, students will: Explain the concepts relating to communicating with computers Define terms related to the Internet Access and explore the Internet and the World Wide Web Understand and use e-mail Know and use netiquette in electronic communications Identify the restrictions and concerns associated with the Internet Amy Neel Lesson on the Internet and E-mail Concepts-PART 1 Definitions: Internet, Modem, Dial-up Access, Direct Access, Network, Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, Internet Account, E-mail Address, Text-only Connection, Graphical User Interface, Internet Service Provider, Internet Protocol, Domain Name System, World Wide Web, Uniform Resource Locators, Hypertext Transfer Protocol, Acceptable Use Policy, Netiquette, Bulletin Boards, USENET, Newsgroup, Web Browsers, Mosaic, Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Search Engine, Archie, Gopher, Hits, Veronica, File Transfer Protocol, Telnet, Java, Internet Relay Chat, ActiveX, Multi-User Domains, Electronic Mail, Snail Mail, Emoticons, Listservs, HTML Lesson on The Internet and E-mail Previews-PART 2: Sending, receiving e-mail Using Search Engines Accessing Newsgroups Downloading Files Creating Bookmarks Using Home Button Lesson on The Internet and E-mail Practice-PART 3: Printing e-mail Sending, receiving Scavenger Hunt Lesson on Internet-Travel: Student will be assigned a destination city & budget Will use websites to find best deals for travel dates given by instructor Student will be shown sites that you can track a plane while in the air 17
Activity Type: Lecture with Cornell Notes Guided Practice with use of data projector to demonstrate work Handouts Materials: Computer Software Textbooks Internet TEKS: The student exchanges information via telecommunication technology. 6a. The student identifies and describes the different components of the telecommunications industry. 6b. The student sends and receives information using electronic mail, electronic image transfer, remote bulletin board access, and access of on-line information services. 6c. The student evaluates telecommunication methods for specific business needs, including: Cost Convenience Availability Amy Neel 6d. The student practices correct telecommunications ethics and etiquette, and follows guidelines and laws. SE Modifications: Extra Assistance Extended Time Shortened Assignments Oral Administration Resources: www.orbitz.com www.travelocity.com www.expedia.com www.aa.com www.delta.com www.continental.com TA TEKS: 124.26 (C)2 GT Modifications: Peer Tutoring Extra Projects Evaluation Methods: Demonstrate Daily Proficiency Weekly Tests o Portfolios 18
BCI Personal Information Calendar: Management Unit 8 Timeframe: 1/2 Week Amy Neel Level/Grade: 9-12 Unit Objectives: Upon completing this unit of study, students will: Create and maintain a personal calendar Add appointments and special events Create a To Do list Create a contact or address list Print schedules in different formats. Current Event Business Articles PROBLEM-SOLVING PROJECTS: Lesson to be covered: Address Lists-Keep track of 15 family/friends address, birthday, anniversary Careers-Explore 3 careers that interest you on the internet College Choices-Decide what criteria (cost, size, location) you would choose in a college. Research colleges on their websites Purchasing a Computer--Research options available in the area. Compare prices online and create a chart to display the differences to make a recommendation as to what machine is the best one to purchase. Activity Type: Lecture Guided Practice with use of data projector to demonstrate work Handouts Materials: Computer Software Internet TEKS: The student develops skills for successful transition to the workplace. 1a. The student locates and interprets written information. 1b. The student uses supplementary resources and references 1c. The student demonstrates active listening through oral and written feedback. 1d. The student demonstrates productive work habits and attitudes, for example, dependability, and punctuality. 19
SE Modifications: Extra Assistance Extended Time Shortened Assignments Oral Administration GT Modifications: Peer Tutoring Extra Projects Resources: Various websites Newspapers TA TEKS: Evaluation Methods: Demonstrate Daily Proficiency Weekly Tests Portfolios 124.26 (C)5,6 Amy Neel 20